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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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NewsCan pheasants and other birds suffer from ticks?
For a while now, I have been hand feeding a pet pheasant, ‘Mr P’ who appeared at the tail end of last season. I have noticed he has small dark lumps on his face. What are these?
By ShootingUK
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NewsRed-legged partridge hunting in the Balkans
Red-legged partridge hunting: A trip to Croatia red-legged partridge hunting with Peter Sinclair-Knipe and friends.
By ShootingUK
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NewsPheasant shooting at Llechweddygarth, Powys
Llechweddygarth: Those who know good pheasant shooting know in Powys know Llechweddygarth.
By ShootingUK
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News
Benefits of game shooting highlighted in local newspapers
BASC has sent a letter to all local newspapers in the UK highlighting the benefits of game shooting and game meat.
By ShootingUK
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Gear
Are shotgun cartridges with long brass heads worth more?
Are shotgun cartridges with high brass heads worth the extra money? A gunsmith told me they are not, yet some club members insist they must be better. Who is right?
By ShootingUK
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Partridge shooting at Iford Downs, West Sussex
Partridge shooting: Testing partridge shooting with views of the English Channel.
By ShootingUK
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NewsShow restraint on wild partridges
<strong>GWCT calls on shooters to lay off adult birds</strong>
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Gear
Why are different shotgun cartridges all called JK6?
I have come across three shotgun cartridges, one being RC, that have a cartridge called JK6. Why the shared name?
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News
My game shooting isn’t as good as it should be!
I don’t shoot too badly on Sporting clays but not so well when game shooting.
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NewsI can’t hit birds out in front when game shooting!
I'm fairly competent at game shooting, but I do struggle on higher birds and can’t kill them in front, as I tend to do with the others.
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