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I've never shot mini-clays before and they were fun to shoot, but I ended up missing them all - and I haven't got a clue why. Could they have been getting through the pattern? My gun is choke improved cylinder and 1/4. Read more
I caught a feral ferret last Saturday and it's as wild as a hawk. Have I got any chance of domesticating it again? I've also been given a set of hemp purse nets but a lot of rabbits seem to be escaping from them - should they be bigger? Read more
If so, by how much? Last season I was shooting or beating once a week with two English Springers and often wondered if extra protein would've helped them? Read more
We have taken on a small shoot and want to make the most of the wild birds still left. The four of us have kept on top of foxes and rats but now need to target our stoats and weasels. Read more
I am not very good at estimating ranges. Even though my pal laughs at me I always put a marker stick 40 yards from the hide to give me some idea of where the pigeons are. Can I kill birds cleanly farther out than this? Read more
In your opinion, which is the best shot size for killing rabbits cleanly? I use one ounce Trap 7.1/2s but two 'keeper friends say I should be using 5s because they hit harder. Read more
I've been shooting for 12 years with the same Miroku. It seems comfortable to shoot with but my Sporting averages have stayed around 65%. Would they improve if I had it fitted properly? Read more
I have got rats around my yard and find them regularly among my horses and pigs. My gundogs are kennelled close by - will rats take up residence in their sleeping boxes? Read more
I am applying for a shotgun certificate but am confused about the age you must be to go shooting by yourself. I'm 15 coming up 16 and have a keen interest in all country sports. I'd like to take up pigeon shooting as we have a pigeon problem on our farm. Read more
Our farmer has said we can use one of two woods on the histo build a release pen. This is good because we think the present pen is in the wrong position. What should we look for when deciding which of the two woods we choose? Read more
Ragley Hall is a hit with visitors and exhibitors as the CLA Game Fair welcomes a political change in the countryside. Read more
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