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NewsWhy are accurate-shooting rifles said to have fully floating barrels?
Why are accurate-shooting rifles frequently advertised as having fully floating barrels, and what is a fully floating barrel anyway?
By ShootingUK
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Deer StalkingI often see young deer with spots when deer stalking?
Deer stalking: Why do fawns have spots when the young of other animals don’t seem to need them?
By ShootingUK
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NewsHow to find the summer pigeon
<strong>How to hunt out woodies in the summer</strong>
By ShootingUK
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Gamekeeping newsSomerset wildfowlers buy wetland
<strong>The Bridgewater Bay Wildfowlers' have been given a land-purchase loan by the WHT</strong>
By ShootingUK
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Firearm CertificatesI have been asked to act as a Firearms Certificate mentor!
Firearms Certificate mentor: I have been asked to act as mentor for a friend of mine who has recently been granted an FAC, subject to having a mentor. Are there any issues I should be aware of if i de...
By ShootingUK
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Is it worth sticking real pigeon wings to plastic decoys?
Pigeon shooting: Is it worth going to the trouble of sticking real pigeon wings to plastic decoys. Does it make them more effective?
By ShootingUK
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NewsHow to improve your shooting accuracy
How to improve your shooting accuracy: How can you hit the ground running next season? Season experts give their hints and tips.
By ShootingUK
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What are your views on shooting targets with canted barrels?
What are your views on shooting targets with canted barrels? I’ve been told I cant my gun when clay shooting driven birds, and that’s the reason I tend to miss them.
By ShootingUK
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Deer Stalking
Is it illegal to sell the venison I get from deer stalking?
Deer stalking: Someone told me it’s illegal for me to sell the venison from the deer I shoot. I stalk on my own land so surely it’s okay to sell what is mine?
By ShootingUK
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NewsScottish Countryside Alliance team clay shoot and lunch
Seasoned shots and novices alike are invited to test their skills at the inaugural Scottish Countryside Alliance team clay shoot and lunch on the Hopetoun Estate in South Queensferry on 19 July.
By ShootingUK
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