I have recently applied for a shotgun certificate, and my preferred place in which to put my shotgun cabinets is in a room that's not heated in winter.
Mike George
Remington 1100 Sporter shotgun review
Remington 1100 Sporter shotgun: Remington's big-selling 1100 is an auto with a very long heritage in the UK, one that goes way back to the 1960s with pigeon shooters, wildfowlers…
Am I wasting my money on barrel cleaning patches?
A pal tells me I am wasting my money buying shotgun barrel cleaning patches, and that any scraps of old rag will do. Is he right?
Why should I store my gun muzzle-down?
I am new to shooting, and I have been advised to store my gun muzzle-down in my cabinet. What’s the purpose of this?
Is there an SBS designed for clay shooting?
I am a keen game shooter who prefers a side-by-side, and once the season is over I would like to try clay 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…
Secondhand gun review: Remington 11-87 shotgun
Remington 11-87 shotgun: In the early 1960s one of the most enduring semi-auto shotgun designs ever came off the drawing board of Remington’s Wayne E. Leek and achieved metal and…
Why are Roe deer so different in their habits ?
I am new to stalking and a bit mystified as to why Roe seem to be so different in their habits from other deer species. Is there some reason for…
How are real flushes simulated when gundog training?
I have watched live pigeon being planted and flushed by gundogs at game fairs. Are the birds made dizzy to make them stay until flushed by the dogs, or are…
MYSTERY EGG THIEF?
Q) While out walking I found several undamaged pheasant eggs removed from a nest. Two were lying in short grass and one was not far from a feeder. What animal…
How do I deal with a barking deer?
Deer stalking: If I am stalking through woodland and think a deer might have seen me because it barks but doesn’t run away, what is the best way of dealing…
CANADA GEESE PROBLEM
Q) Each year we have a pair of Canada geese nesting on our pond and, much as I like to see them, they make such a mess. I am also…
Is my Lanber Sporter properly balanced?
How can I tell if my gun, a Lanber Sporter, is properly balanced? My shooting pal says it feels a little muzzle heavy to him.
I have trouble shooting incoming pigeons!
Is it just me or are pigeons that come straight and slowly toward me over the decoy pattern harder to kill than the rest? I seem to miss more than…
Is pigeon shooting over muck heaps an option?
I've noticed lots of pigeon in my area are drawn to stinking muck heaps on really hot summer days?
Is it safe to shoot two deer with one bullet?
If two deer are in line and it is a safe shot, is it reasonable to try to shoot both with one bullet?
What could my ferrets be scared of?
The other day I put two ferrets into a rabbit hole but both backed away from it with their backs hunched and fur flared out. What causes that sort of…
Blaser F3 MkII shotgun review
Blaser F3 MkII shotgun review: This German maker’s well-engineered Professional Game shotgun is their best to date.
Blaser F3 Professional shotgun review
Blaser F3 Professional shotgun: Continual research and development into what serious clay and game shooters want in a gun has resulted in the exciting Blaser Professional – a more refined…
How old is my Miroku MK70 shotgun?
I have acquired a secondhand Miroku MK70, and wonder how old it is. I enclose a note of the serial number. Also, I wonder if it is a handmade gun?