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Should I take a head shot when stalking deer?

There has been a lot of discussion in the sporting press about taking head shots on deer because of the demands of game dealers. Read more

What's the best way to decoy when shooting collared doves?

A farmer has asked me to sort out a massive number of collared doves living in his farm buildings. What's the best way to decoy them? Read more

Can I get away with just one camo net when shooting?

I am replacing all my old bits of smelly camo netting. Rather than carry several nets I wondered if I could get away with just one. What are your thoughts on this and, if it is feasible to get away with just one, what length should I buy? Read more

Which rifle rounds are more likely to ricochet?

I read with interest George Wallace's article in the March issue entitled Bullets and balls. In it he states big heavy lead bullets tend to dig in or flatten and stop rather than bounce around the countryside. Read more

Can I buy a gun at 15 years old?

I am 15 years old, beat on a local shoot, and would like to buy my own gun. When the police have checked my gun cabinet can I then legally buy a gun? If so, do they come out as soon as I have applied for my certificate? Read more

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