To mark The Game Fair’s 65th anniversary, we have compiled a fun list of 65 things you may not know about the festival of the great British Countryside. This year,…
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Best clay cartridges from budget to blow-out
From low-cost loads to costly cartridges, we look at some of the best clay cartridges available. Best clay cartridges: Hull Comp X The Comp X from Hull Cartridge comes in 21-gram…
Gun mount technique: beginner’s guide to clay shooting
You hear a lot about gun mount technique, and for good reason. It’s vital that you mount a shotgun correctly, otherwise a miss is almost guaranteed – the gun won’t…
The best semi-auto shotguns for clay shooting: some top picks
Over-and-unders dominate the clay scene in the UK, but there’s a growing number of semi-autos appearing on clay grounds – and for good reason. Semi-auto shotguns are light weight but…
Shotgun certificate – how to get one
Find out how to apply for a shotgun licence, plus more information on waiting times, fees and the appeals process
Clay target shooting: 10 tips to improve your accuracy
Clay target shooting Here’s what you’re likely to come across and how to deal with them. (Read more on how to read the clay target.) 1. Incoming clay target…
Skeet guns – eight of the best
What make the perfect Skeet guns? Stuart Smith, MD at Eriswell Lodge and CPSA ranked No.1 English Skeet shot, has the answer. “Fit,” he says emphatically. “Without the right fit…
Trap guns: what to look for when buying and a few to be thinking about
The two most popular trap disciplines are DTL and ABT. You can buy dedicated Trap guns for each discipline but many shots shoot them both perfectly well with one well-fitted…
Best clay cartridges for Trap and Sporting picked out by Steve Scott
Steve estimates that each year he shoots in excess of 30,000 shells at Trap targets through his beloved Perazzi. Then there’s the Sporting clays he takes out with his Krieghoff.…
Browning 725 Pro Trap: why it impressed
I’ve been looking at the Browning 725 Pro Trap, which as its name suggests, is built exclusively for Trap shooting. Browning 725 Pro Trap in depth Action Thankfully, in all…
At what age should you introduce a puppy to gunfire?
The most important thing to remember about when you introduce a puppy to gunfire noise is that you should take it gently and not rush anything. If your gundog puppy…
Chokes for gameshooting and clays – what’s best?
When you're out in the field or the clay ground which chokes for gameshooting and clayshooting will give you the best results?
Great British Shooting Awards 2023: the winners revealed
The Great British Shooting Awards highlights the incredible contributions our sector has made during the past year. The people and products chosen as the winners in their category have been…
.177 vs .22 air rifle: the pros and cons of each
If you’re wondering what’s best in the .177 vs .22 air rifle debate, then read the list of pros and cons compiled below which should help you to make up…
Great British Shooting Awards: Meet the judges
Launched in 2018 and given out for the first time at the British Shooting Show in 2019, the Great British Shooting Awards are designed to give much-needed recognition to the…
The Great British Shooting Awards 2023
Midnight has struck and the voting public has made their feelings known, with thousands of you helping to pick the winners for the Great British Shooting Awards 2023, which returns…
Gun auctions: the do’s and don’ts
Gun auctions are an interesting day out, so take your time when you plan to visit one. (Read more tips on buying a gun at auction here.) Gun auctions You…
15 of the best shotguns for clay pigeon shooting
1. Kofs Sceptre, from £535 This made the list of best shotguns for clay pigeon shooting because it’s a great beginner’s gun for those on a budget. Good quality for…
Italian shotguns: why they are definitely worth considering
Italian shotguns – a proven history If you’re looking to buy a gun then it’s definitely worth considering Italian shotguns. Buy Italian and you will be the proud owner of…
A guide to simulated game shooting in the UK
Simulated game shooting is a lot more flexible than game, because traps are a bit more predictable than birds, and beaters. Because most simulated game shooting days take place in…