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Clay pigeon shooting: The perfect ready stance

Clay pigeon shooting: The perfect ready stance

Mark reveals why a correct ready position when shooting increases your chance of hitting more clays. Read more


At what age can I apply for a shotgun certificate?

At what age can I apply for a shotgun certificate?

One of the commonest questions I get through Sporting Gun is from youngsters wanting to know what the minimum age is for getting a shotgun certificate. Read more


Why correct stance is crucial to shooting clays!

Why correct stance is crucial to shooting clays!

In this shooting lesson I'd like to take a good look at how stance, weight distribution and general preparation before, during and after you call for the bird, will help you break more targets. Read more


How to alter the comb on a shotgun

How to alter the comb on a shotgun

See how a gunsmith alters the comb on a Beretta Ultralight shotgun. Read more


Shooting lessons: How to shoot a right and left!

Shooting lessons: How to shoot a right and left!

In game shooting terms a right and left is where you successfully kill a bird with each barrel, in quick succession. Read more


Shooting instruction: The bolting rabbit

Shooting instruction: The bolting rabbit

Shotgun instruction: Even if you’re an experienced AA-class shooter, it can still be a tricky job to smash EVERY rabbit clay target. Read more


Gun dog training: Careful with your puppy!

Gun dog training: Careful with your puppy!

So that’s it, you’ve finally got your new puppy. It’s fully vaccinated, raring to go and ready to start its exercise and training. You’ve got all your new equipment and are chomping at the bit to make a start. Read more


Walked-up shooting and the going away target

Walked-up shooting and the going away target

For clay pigeon shooting enthusiasts and game shooters alike, walked-up shooting is making more and more sense in these financially difficult times. Mark tells you how to prepare for typical going away targets. Read more


Clay pigeon shooting: How to shoot battues!

Clay pigeon shooting: How to shoot battues!

If the battue is your clay pigeon shooting nightmare - then read this helpful advice from shooting coach, Mark Russell. Read more


The best things you can do to improve your shooting!

The best things you can do to improve your shooting!

The best way to improve your shooting technique - in a few easy steps. Read more


Shooting UK News

Scale of UK's wildlife crime to be examined

Scale of UK's wildlife crime to be examined

The House of Commons select committee responsible for monitoring environmental protection and sustainable development has launched an inquiry to examine the scale of wildlife crime in the UK. Read more


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