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How often should I handle my ferrets?

How often should I handle my ferrets?

How often do you handle your ferrets? The reason I ask is that a mate tells me to do it daily because that way they can be checked for lumps, bumps and stuff. Read more


What's the secret to smooth clay shooting?

What's the secret to smooth clay shooting?

I’m always amazed at how slowly and smoothly clay shooting pros mount their guns on even the fastest target. They also seem to hardly move the barrels. What’s their secret? Read more


Can my Miroku handle steel shot for duck shooting?

Can my Miroku handle steel shot for duck shooting?

I have a Miroku with 1/2 and full fixed chokes. I would like to use it for duck shooting, so what sort of damage might I do if I fire steel shot through it? Read more


Which battery-powered decoy for pigeon shooting?

Which battery-powered decoy for pigeon shooting?

If you could only have one battery-powered decoy for pigeon shooting - say, a flapper, pecker, rotary or whatever, what type would you choose? Read more


Should I buy this puppy with a heart murmur?

Should I buy this puppy with a heart murmur?

I have been offered a golden retriever puppy from great stock quite cheaply, as it has a heart murmur. Read more


Is it best pigeon shooting at first light in winter?

Is it best pigeon shooting at first light in winter?

When pigeon shooting in winter, is it best going out at first light for decoying over rape - or is it best going out later in the day? Read more


Can police insist on installing security alarms?

Can police insist on installing security alarms?

My dad has a shotgun certificate and has now applied for, and been granted, a firearms certificate. One condition the police stipulate is that he installs a security alarm, yet he says this wasn’t even discussed during the home inspection. Read more


What pigeon shooting kit should I buy my husband?

What pigeon shooting kit should I buy my husband?

My husband, John, has taken to going pigeon shooting most weekends with a friend who supplies all the equipment. Read more


I have trouble shooting game with my second barrel!

I have trouble shooting game with my second barrel!

I can kill birds reasonably well in front but find it very difficult when game shooting, to consistently take pheasants with the second barrel. Read more


What size kennel should I build to house one gundog?

What size kennel should I build to house one gundog?

What size kennel or run should I build to house one Labrador? How much space would you say a gundog needs? Read more



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