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Shotgun
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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GearIs it safe to use rifle solvents on shotgun barrels?
Cleaning a shotgun: Is it safe to use rifle solvents on shotgun barrels to remove lead and plastic fouling? What cleaning agents do you recommend?
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NewsOxford and Cambridge annual clay pigeon shooting varsity match
Oxford and Cambridge annual clay pigeon shooting varsity match: Cambridge Triumph Over Oxford in This Year’s Varsity Match
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NewsI can’t find any information about Chapuis shotguns?
Chapuis shotguns: I have recently acquired a Chapuis shotgun, an over-under 12-bore with sideplates. However, I am experiencing difficulty finding any information about the model, the year of manufact...
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NewsLazy Triple Creek Ranch: Pheasant shooting in Idaho, USA
Lazy Triple Creek Ranch: Want traditional driven pheasant shooting smack in the middle of the Wild West? May we present Lazy Triple Creek Ranch!
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How old should our pheasants be before we shoot them?
Pheasant shooting: How old should our pheasants be before we shoot them? We are trying to count in reverse to confirm a buying date.
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ShootingClay shooting: Competition shooting!
Clay shooting: Competition shooting! Mark Russell, shooting coach at Grimsthorpe SG, on preparing for competition shooting.
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Mulgrave: Game shooting in North Yorkshire
Mulgrave: With spectacular shoreline sport, beautiful scenery and top-notch hospitality, Mulgrave is one of the UK’s finest shoots.
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NewsLogie estate: Game shooting in Perthshire
Logie: A shoot on Scone Palace land, Logie is growing in stature thanks to a young keeper coming of age.
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Will gun-hold position affect my clay shooting disciplines?
I have done a fair bit of clay shooting - Sporting and Skeet - and I’m now trying my hand at Down-the-Line, which I really enjoy.
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