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Welcome to the shotgun section of ShootingUK, your complete guide to shotguns, shotgun shooting and the glorious pursuit of moving targets. Whether you’re pondering shotgun gauge choices or perfecting your shotgun technique (without overthinking your lead), we’ve got the answers.
Our shotgun content covers game shooting, clay pigeon shooting, and shotgun cartridge selection that actually matters. Explore shotgun reviews, shotgun choke advice, and practical tips on shotgun fitting and shotgun maintenance. From your first shotgun purchase to understanding why everyone has strong opinions about over-and-under shotguns versus side-by-side shotguns, we break it down clearly.
Discover shotgun shooting tips for driven game, rough shooting and wildfowling, plus shotgun safety guidance that keeps everyone happy. Semi-auto shotguns, pump action shotguns, shotgun cartridges, and all that shotgun gear you’ve been eyeing up. Our shotgun features come from shooters who know that the best shotgun is usually the one that fits you properly – and hits what you’re aiming at.
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NewsWhat does ‘engine turned rib’ mean on English shotguns?
I keep coming across the expression 'engine turned rib' when I look at adverts for some second-hand English shotguns - particularly boxlocks. What does it mean?
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NewsRBSS Introduction to Game Shooting workshop for children
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NewsWhat’s the best general-purpose weight for a shotgun?
Shotgun advice: What’s the best weight for a general-purpose 12-bore shotgun in order for it to be relatively easy to carry, but not recoil unduly?
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GearWhat size cartridge do you use for pigeon shooting?
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NewsMy clay shooting scores drop when I’m at different grounds?
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NewsWill rib width have any bearing on my game shooting?
I am looking to buy a used Sporter for game shooting, and have found three that I like – two have wide ribs while the other is quite narrow. Does rib width have a bearing on how I will shoot?
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News30 shotguns and pistols discovered behind false wall
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