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Sporting Gun
At what age should a hob kit be castrated?
I have been told to have at least one hoblet in my hutch for when jills - that I don't want to breed from - come into season. At what…
What can I do with set-aside land?
I have been told I cannot ride my ride-on lawnmower around headlands or set-aside to go pigeon shooting. Apparently you can't do anything on set-aside, not even put pheasant pens…
Why do some shots kill better?
Why do fast crossing or overhead pigeons always seem to be killed more cleanly than slow and straight on birds?
How do I set rabbit snares?
How do I set rabbit snares on a known run?
How do we turn our woods into suitable drives?
We've taken advice on re-planting our woods, but would like some idea on what to do in the short term to turn these into suitable drives until the new trees…
I can’t mount with both hands when decoying pigeons
My muzzles are pointing vertically while I'm in the hide, so when I do stand up, I've got to drop my left hand at the same time as I raise…
Big cats and the law – can I shoot them?
With big cats such as panthers roaming the countryside would it be legal for somebody out shooting foxes and vermin to shoot such an animal given the chance?
Why do people change position at DTL?
When shooting DTL why do some people change their gun position in relation to the shooting station and trap house?
Should I just stick to shooting Sporting?
I took up shooting 18 months ago and have only shot Sporting. I would like to have a go at English Skeet but the lads I knock around with aren't…
Why do some people always use semi-autos?
Why do some people swear by semi-autos when pigeon shooting? What's their advantage over an over-under?
Am I breaking any law if I shoot on Christmas day to cull rabbits?
My only day time opportunity to shoot rabbits on a golf course is Christmas day (when it's shut to the public). Am I breaking any law if I shoot on…
What constitutes a trained gun dog?
I say it should have been worked in the shooting field but a friend says it's fully trained when it retrieves dummies, responds to whistle commands and follows hand signals?
My scores are down since I got fat!
I have put a lot of weight on and it's noticeable that my Sporting scores have gone into gradual decline ever since. Why is this? I feel as fit as…
Can Muntjac cast and grow antlers anytime?
Is it true that Muntjac can cast and grow antlers at any time of the year?
How can I catch my first magpie to decoy with?
We have got three Larsen traps for magpies, but want to know how we can catch our first decoy bird. Have you got any tips?
What seat is good for a pigeon hide?
Can you recommend a suitable seat for using in a pigeon hide? I've just had an operation for haemorrhoids - caused, the doctor says - by sitting too often on…
Are .22s dangerous at a mile’s range?
It is said that a .22 rimfire bullet is dangerous at one mile. Surely this is a bit of an exaggeration for such a tiny cartridge?
Did mini-clays get through my shot pattern?
I've never shot mini-clays before and they were fun to shoot, but I ended up missing them all - and I haven't got a clue why. Could they have been…
Can I domesticate a wild ferret?
I caught a feral ferret last Saturday and it's as wild as a hawk. Have I got any chance of domesticating it again? I've also been given a set of…