I wonder if you could tell me anything about a gun that I have had hanging over my fireplace for more than 40 years. It is by Bayfield and Needham…
Peter Theobald
How old should our pheasants be before we shoot them?
Pheasant shooting: How old should our pheasants be before we shoot them? We are trying to count in reverse to confirm a buying date.
My pigeon shooting bags have dropped!
My whirly machine is broken and I’ve noticed my bags have dropped quite considerably recently.
My shooting has got progressively worse over the last year!
I've had my eyes and gun fit checked and nothing has changed in that department, so what do you think might be wrong with my shooting?
Could you tell me about Paratrooper air rifles?
Paratrooper air rifles: I recently purchased a repeating air rifle for my nine-year-old son to use. It was labelled in the shop as a ‘Paratrooper’.
Can you get wireless, radio operated speed controllers?
Pigeon shooting: Can you get a wireless, radio-operated speed controller (for a rotary) as opposed to a wired unit?
I’d like to know more about my Midland Gun Co. shotgun?
Midland Gun Co shotgun: I have been shooting with my Midland Gun Co 12-bore boxlock shotgun for about three years. During a recent shooting lesson my instructor identified the engraver…
How far do deer normally run after a heart shot?
I am very much a novice at deer stalking with just two roe deer to my credit so far. What surprised me is that both ran a fair distance after…
Is firearms ownership a right and not a privilege?
In a recent article you said that firearms ownership is a right not a privilege. I’ve just had a letter from North Yorkshire police saying the holding of a certificate…
I’m after a new rifle scope and am considering the Zeiss Duralyt range?
I am seeking a quality rifle scope at a sensible price and am considering the new Zeiss Duralyt range which, for my purposes, would appear to be ideal. What is…
Should I breed polecats with my son’s ferrets?
I’ve come across three wild polecats on the farm and wondered about trapping them and crossing them with my son’s ferrets. Would this work, or am I just wasting my…
I need more info about deer stalking on the land I manage!
Deer stalking: As a land agent, I have had to deal with a variety of deer stalkers, who seem to come and go without anyone knowing what they are doing…
Can I refresh my pigeon shooting decoys by painting them?
Pigeon shooting: Can I get a new lease of life out of my decoys by painting them? If so, which bits should I concentrate on?
What size cartridge do you use for pigeon shooting?
Pigeon shooting: If you could only use one size of cartridge for pigeon shooting what would it be?
Is it worth plucking or drawing a pigeon ready for roasting?
Is it worth plucking or drawing a pigeon ready for roasting? Everyone I know simply removes the breasts.
Pigeon shooting: Assessing flightlines
Pigeon shooting: Assessing flightlines: Peter Theobald reveals how recognising and assessing flightlines can improve our success rate with woodpigeons.
Can I use steel shot 32 gram sixes when pigeon shooting?
Pigeon shooting: I’ve been given several boxes of steel shot cartridges – 32 gram sixes. Can I use these on pigeons or are they just for shooting wildfowl?
Could I get a seven-shot FAC semi-auto for pigeon shooting?
Is it tricky to get a seven-shot FAC semi-auto for pigeon shooting - or is it not worth the hassle? Would I be better off sticking with my three-shot Mossberg…
Would sub-sonic cartridges make less noise?
Pigeon shooting: I have got a bit of a noise issue with a couple of villagers close to where I shoot. I can’t afford to splash out on a moderated…
Should I shoot birds flighting to oilseed rape or decoy them on the field?
My pigeon shooting mate says it’s best to shoot birds flighting to oilseed rape, rather than try and decoy them on the field itself.