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How do I clean my multichoke tubes?

How do I clean my multichoke tubes?

What's the best way of cleaning the threads on multichoke tubes? The threads are very fine, and I don't want to damage them. Read more


Why won't my springer hunt open ground?

Why won't my springer hunt open ground?

My springer spaniel’s training is coming along pretty well but I can’t get her to leave hedgerows and cover to hunt open ground for retrieves. Any advice? Read more


Can I remove pitting from Damascus barrels?

Can I remove pitting from Damascus barrels?

I have acquired a lovely old side-by-side with Damascus barrels but, sadly, the tubes are pitted. Is it possible to have the pitting removed? Read more


I always miss pigeon coming straight towards me!

I always miss pigeon coming straight towards me!

When pigeon shooting, I miss and prick more pigeons coming straight towards the pattern and hide, than I do when they’re crossing or quartering away from it. Read more


Is a wooden or synthetic rifle stock best?

Is a wooden or synthetic rifle stock best?

I am considering changing the old .22 Hornet rifle I use for fox control with a modern .22/250, but am undecided as to whether to go for a wood stock or one made from a synthetic material. What do you think? Read more


What can I do about the shooting rights on my land?

What can I do about the shooting rights on my land?

I recently bought some farmland, but the shooting rights were retained by the vendor. Read more


Should I use a range finder when deer stalking?

Should I use a range finder when deer stalking?

Do you ever use range finders when deer stalking? If so, when and why? Read more


My gundog refuses to come back when called?

My gundog refuses to come back when called?

This is my young Labrador’s first season and he’s doing well except for one thing – when we’re picking-up he keeps stopping as we walk along to sniff the ground, and refuses to budge when called. Read more


Do you use a whirly for pigeon shooting over snow?

Do you use a whirly for pigeon shooting over snow?

Pigeon shooting: Why is it that decoying woodies on snow-covered fields is so difficult, but they are drawn like arrows to live birds on the same field? Read more


I have problems with shooting English Sporting!

I have problems with shooting English Sporting!

Clay shooting: I’m all over the place when I try to shoot slow, low, quartering-away birds at English Sporting. 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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