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Why are sidelock shotguns more expensive to buy?

I thought that sidelocks were easier to manufacture than boxlocks. So why are they more expensive to buy?

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Which ferret finder?

Q) My father has been given two ferrets by a friend and I have been delegated to look after them and work them to be shot over. I have been advised to use a Deben Mk1 ferret-finder set, but I ...

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The Keenley Shoot

Towering hills and plunging valleys send the pheasants high over the Guns when Selena Masson closes the season in the spectacular Pennines

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The Hele Barton shoot

In the wild woods of North Cornwall where Atlantic mists roll in, Tony Jackson enjoys high pheasants, fast woodcock and home-made pasties

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The Cotleigh shoot

In Devon's dramatic valleys, Tony Jackson joins a team of dedicated Guns whose efforts have resulted in great local support and spectacular sport

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