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Why do I find it easier to shoot right to left crossing birds?

Why do I find it easier to shoot right to left crossing birds, both at sporting and Skeet, than I do birds going the other way? Read more

When should I start my boy shooting?

I have a nine year old child. What's the ideal age at which to let him start shooting? Read more

Will .22 centrefire be enough to humanely kill Muntjac?

I am aware of recent changes to the law allowing Muntjac to be shot with .22 centrefire cartridges that meet certain requirements. Read more

How can I cure my trigger freeze?

I never thought it would happen to me after so many years shooting, but I have now developed ?trigger freeze?. Some days it?s so bad I literally can?t fire a shot. What?s causing it, and can the affliction be cured? Read more

Should I switch to shooting a side-by-side shotgun?

I have joined a syndicate where everybody uses side-by-side guns. Nobody said anything about my over-under sporter last season, but I got plenty of odd looks even though I shot well with it. Read more

Do I need a general licence or a game licence?

I have just been reading a recent issue about general licences. I have never had a game licence as my permission normally forbids the shooting of game, although I gather that a lot of people do not have one. Read more

What time of day are woodpigeons most active?

I'm just starting out shooting on my local farm and would like to know at what time of day are the pigeons most active? Read more

I need legal help following an arrest!

Two weeks ago I was arrested and given a formal caution for an offence I did not commit. Read more

What is wrong with old fashioned gun cleaning oil?

In a recent article you said that you don't like using old fashioned cleaning solutions containing soluble oil on guns. Can you tell me why? Read more

Is camouflage necessary when stalking deer?

Most folk nowadays wear camouflage clothing while stalking. Is this absolutely necessary, or is it just fashion? Does it make a stalker's job easier than, say, if he were wearing tweeds? Read more