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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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Deer StalkingCan you use solid shotgun slugs for deer stalking?
Can you use solid (Brenneke) shotgun slugs on deer in the UK, like you can on the Continent?
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I have trouble mounting onto the target and always find myself trying to ‘catch-up’ to it when clay shooting.
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Clay shooting: I’m never sure if I should take them on the way up, or the way down. Any help you can give would be much appreciated.
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NewsWill low, driven clays help with my game shooting?
Clay and game shooting: I read your reply to a game shooter about getting ready for the season and you recommended regular practice on clays thrown from a high tower.
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NewsPartridge shooting at Wimborne St. Giles in Dorset
Partridge shooting: This beautiful, well-managed estate plays host to traditional partridge shooting.
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NewsDo I need an instructor to improve my clay shooting?
How can I teach myself to shoot better without the help of an instructor? I'm happy with my gun mount and gun because I make a point of picking it up for a few minutes dry mounting practice every day.
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NewsPheasant shooting at Bishopswood Estate, Herefordshire
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NewsShould I buy a trap gun to start clay shooting?
My friend has been taking me clay shooting and I would now like to get my own gun when my shotgun certificate arrives.
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Partridge shooting: The kind of luxuriant partridge shooting no gun should feel guilty about.
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NewsMy clay pigeon shooting gets worse on holiday!
I really enjoy clay pigeon shooting on holiday to Spain and Cyprus in the summer for an odd competition shoot or two, but I’ve noticed that I never manage to match the Sporting averages I get here.
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