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Where should I hold the gun while waiting to shoot?

Where should I hold the gun while waiting to shoot?

How far below my armpit should I hold the gun while waiting for a shot? My arms get very tired and start aching whenever I shoot pheasants. Read more


In clay shooting, what are technical targets?

In clay shooting, what are technical targets?

Clay shooting: I've just started shooting a few FITASC Sporting events and love it! But one of the things that baffles me is some of the terminology used by shooters including their reference to 'technical' targets. What does that mean? Read more


What can I use to raise the comb on my shotgun?

What can I use to raise the comb on my shotgun?

The comb on my shotgun is too low and a coach suggests I fit a rubber comb-raiser to address the problem when shooting. Trouble is the one he's lent me is unsightly. Is there anything else I can use? Read more


What's meant by excessive headspace clearance?

What's meant by excessive headspace clearance?

What's meant by excessive headspace clearance and how can you tell if a shotgun suffers from it. Can anything be done to put it right? Read more


What's the best way to despatch a pricked pigeon?

What's the best way to despatch a pricked pigeon?

Do you know what the quickest, cleanest, way to despatch a pricked wood pigeon is? Read more


How do you shoot springing teal targets?

How do you shoot springing teal targets?

Would you suggest shooting teal on the way up, or on the way down? I don't hit many as they rise, but other shooters make it look really easy. Can you give me any tips please? Read more


What is meant when barrels have been 'struck off'?

What is meant when barrels have been 'struck off'?

What is meant when a gun reviewer says the barrels and muzzles of a gun have been 'struck off' properly? Is it something a layman can see easily? Read more


How important is gun mount in shooting?

How important is gun mount in shooting?

How important is gun mount in shooting? I've heard some people say it should be practiced on a regular basis? Read more


Why don’t low ground deer stalkers use telescopes?

Why don’t low ground deer stalkers use telescopes?

Deer stalking: Why don’t low ground stalkers use telescopes to spot deer? Are they only of any use for some reason on the high uplands? Read more


What measurements for my custom gun stock?

What measurements for my custom gun stock?

I have decided to sell my two over-under shotguns and put the money into either a high grade Browning or Perazzi with a custom-made stock. Read more


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