Air rifles: I have acquired a 30ft/lb BSA R10 air rifle and I am keen to fit the most effective sound moderator to it.
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What has happened to all the white fronted geese?
I have been wildfowling in north Kent for the past 40 years. We once had a wintering flock of white-fronted geese that would peak at more than 2,000 birds.
Why has one of my shotguns shot loose?
I have two shotguns of different makes, which have both had a similar amount of use, one has shot loose and will need re-jointing while the other is still quite tight.
What are those pigeon shooting decoys that look like socks?
Last winter I went goose shooting with a guide and he used a brilliant set of decoys, made like wind-socks, that moved and fluttered in the breeze.
Some of the pigeon in my bag were a different type!
Pigeon shooting: Last year I had three outings on rape in December which produced a reasonable number of birds, some of which were a little smaller, and darker, than the others.
How you can tell if a deer head is of medal proportions?
How do I go about assessing whether a useful roe buck head is actually of medal proportions? Are there any rule of thumb guides I can follow?
Why was the shot cloud bright silver at the Olympics?
Nickel plated shot: It was fascinating to see flash clays disintegrating in the shot cloud during slow-motion replays in the TV coverage of the Olympic trap, double trap and skeet.
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?
Gundog training in the spring and summer
Gundog training: The close season months take the pressure off gundog training.
Holloway & Naughton shotgun at IWA Trade Show
See the Holloway & Naughton Brittania shotgun at the IWA Trade Show 2010 in Germany.
How do I shoot crow clay pigeon targets?
I hate crow targets! I struggle to judge where the apex of their flight path will be and try to kill them when they’re on the way down. What advice can you give me?
What’s your top tip for hitting midis consistently?
What’s your top tip for hitting midis consistently? I always have particular problems with this clay pigeon target.
How old is my Miroku MK70 shotgun?
I have acquired a secondhand Miroku MK70, and wonder how old it is. I enclose a note of the serial number. Also, I wonder if it is a handmade gun?
How to check a shotgun’s lockwork
The functioning of a firearm is important, as there is nothing more frustrating on a shoot day than an unreliable gun.
Do high-tech cleaning products improve accuracy?
Deer stalking: A friend has treated his rifle with some high-tech aftermarket product that is supposed to reduce fouling and increase both accuracy and velocity. He can’t honestly notice much difference but are you aware of any of these products that really do work?
Step by step: Check an old gun for wear and tear
When break-loading shotguns are closed, the barrels should fit tightly to the action.
How to attach shims to your rifle scope
When you mount a scope the point of aim will not always correspond to the bullet strike.
When clay shooting what makes a ‘no bird’?
When clay shooting - when is a ‘no bird’ a ‘no bird?’ How does this rule apply if I’ve already broken the first of a pair on report?
Check if your moderator affects your rifle’s accuracy
Attaching a sound moderator to your rifle reduces muzzle flash and recoil as well as noise.
In shotgun engraving, what are acanthus leaves?
I recently read about shotgun engraving and the pattern of 'acanthus leaves'. What is an acanthus, and what has it to do with shooting?