We have a large number of pheasants left after the season and considerably more than usual. In the past, these surplus birds have never seemed to produce any offspring and…
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Will pigeon shooting over planted linseed work?
One of the farms I shoot pigeons over has planted linseed. I've got no experience of this crop and wondered if woodpigeons will be drawn to it?
When’s the best time to have a Labrador bitch mated?
I'm looking into getting my gundog mated, but was unsure as to what the best age for this was?
What do hip scores mean for gundogs?
I have seen dogs advertised with 'hips 7, eyes 5'. What do these figures mean?
How much money should I offer for deer stalking?
I have been offered some deer stalking ground and asked to put in a rental offer.
How much money should I offer for deer stalking?
I have been offered some deer stalking ground and asked to put in a rental offer.
What’s the point of a two-stage trigger on a rifle?
I am about to buy my first rifle, for fox control, and one point puzzles me.
For deer stalking, are stainless steel barrels best?
When deer stalking, what are the advantages of a stainless steel barrel over one that's blued? I would have thought a bright, shiny stainless version would flash or glint in…
I would like to set up as a firearms dealer!
I would like to set up as a firearms dealer; can you tell me about the legal duties involved?
How to use neck sizing bushings for rifle reloads
How to use neck sizing bushings to achieve optimum rifle reloads.
Are No.8s the smallest you can use for clay shooting?
When clay shooting, is there any use for Skeet cartridges in English Sporting or is shot size 8 the smallest you can comfortably get away with as an all-round option?
What sort of bullet should I use Sika deer stalking?
I’ve never stalked Sika deer before but I’m told they have a lot tougher skin than other deer, therefore they’re harder to kill.
How to reduce friction on rifle case necks
When resizing your rifle cases for the purposes of reloading, the expander ball in the resizing die can cause problems if not suitably lubricated.
When deer stalking, do you bury the gralloch?
Do you bury any deer stalking gralloch or leave it above ground to be cleaned up by carrion eating birds and foxes?
Why don’t we drive deer to the guns in this country?
Deer stalking: On the Continent they drive deer to the guns. Why don’t we do it in this country; surely it would be great sport?
Do high-tech cleaning products improve accuracy?
Deer stalking: A friend has treated his rifle with some high-tech aftermarket product that is supposed to reduce fouling and increase both accuracy and velocity. He can’t honestly notice much…
Do high-tech products increase rifle accuracy?
Deer stalking: A friend has treated his rifle with some high-tech aftermarket product that is supposed to reduce fouling and increase both accuracy and velocity. He can’t honestly notice much…
Why do you fire three rounds before adjusting a scope?
Deer stalking. I have just been on a rifle handling course and the instructor said that I should fire at least three rounds before deciding to adjust my scope. Why…
Is deer stalking over-represented by its organisations?
Since I started deer stalking I have noticed the constant appearance of new 'Representative Bodies.'
Is deer stalking over-represented by its organisations?
Since I started deer stalking I have noticed the constant appearance of new ‘Representative Bodies.’