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?
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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?
How to check a shotgun’s ribs for damage
The sound a shotgun's ribs make is most important on shotguns where they seal the gap between the barrels against water.
Should I treat driven targets like crossers?
Clay pigeon shooting: I'm struggling with high, driven targets. I pick up the clay nicely enough but as I follow through, the muzzles obscure my view of the bird and I end up missing.
Can we use metal cartridge cases for reloading?
A friend and I are considering loading our own cartridges for pigeon shooting, and have acquired the equipment and components. Our early experiments indicate plastic cartridge cases can only be reloaded a few times, so has anyone ever tried long-life metallic cases for shotgun reloading, and are they available?
Step by step guide: Optimise your rifle accuracy
The relationship between the bullet and the start of the bore’s rifling can affect the accuracy potential from loaded cartridges.
I saw a big cat while out deer stalking!
When deer stalking the other evening I saw an animal which looked like a cat-shaped black Labrador with an extra long tail. Was it the poor light or are all those stories of Big Cats really true? And if so, are the damn things dangerous?
How to set a recoil operated semi-auto for different loads
Some of the older recoil operated semi-automatic shotguns based on the Browning A5 have a simple method of friction ring adjustment to allow for different amounts of recoil.
Step by step guide: Clean a fouled rifle bore
A build-up of copper fouling can affect a rifle’s accuracy.
When should my gun dog be introduced to gun fire?
When gun dog training, is there an age at which my labrador puppy should be introduced to the sound of a shotgun being fired? What’s the best way to do it?
My gun dog drops to shot, but then chases the birds!
My spaniel gun dog drops to flush and shot but when I start it hunting again it goes off in the direction taken by the bird or rabbit. Why is this and how can I stop it happening?
What’s pigeon shooting with a moderated shotgun like?
Pigeon shooting with a moderated shotgun - what are your thoughts on the subject, and have you tried one yet?