You’ll need to think about a variety of considerations to be using the right shotgun cartridge. Chamber length The cartridge you use needs to match the length of your shotgun…
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Why gut rabbits straight away but not hares?
On the shoot where I beat the keeper always guts rabbits as soon as they are shot.
Rimfires and rabbiting
Why the .22 is perfect for rabbit hunters
Pointer and setter Champion Stake 2019 report
Six dogs ran in that first Champion Stake in 1869 and the winner was Mr. Garth’s pointer dog Drake. One hundred and fifty years later we gathered on Sheikh Mohammed…
5 air rifle maintenance questions answered
Your questions on air rifle maintenance answered 1. How can I tell if my air rifle needs a service? Q: Does my .22 air rifle need a service? I have been…
Just what is a shooting syndicate?
If you are a member of a syndicate shoot, are you aware of all the legal aspects? David Barrington Barnes runs through how not to become the wrong sort of…
What is fluid steel, and is it stronger than Damascus steel?
The shotgun barrels of some of the older makes are often listed as being either Damascus, or fluid steel. What is fluid steel, and is it stronger than Damascus steel?
Prince of Wales or pistol grip on a shotgun? What’s the difference?
On a shotgun, what's the difference between a standard pistol grip and the much classier sounding Prince of Wales style?
Roasted shoulder of venison recipe for Easter
Recipe for roast shoulder of venison Ingredients 1.2 kg shoulder venison 1 bottle good red wine 275 ml game stock 4 tbsp olive oil Mixed peppercorns Juniper berries 6 large baking potatoes 100 grams butter 1…
Three gundog puppy problems
My little gun dog is ignoring me in training.
Six frequently asked questions about gundog puppies
Why won't my puppy concentrate during our gun dog training?
Shooting Awards 2019: Best Clay Cartridge
Our panel of editors and external judges have pulled together a list of finalists for the best clay cartridges that have been reviewed and featured in Shooting Times, Sporting Gun,…
Shooting Awards 2019: Best Shooting Ground
Our panel of editors and external judges have pulled together a shortlist of the best shooting grounds cartridges that have been reviewed and featured in Shooting Times, Sporting Gun, Shooting…
Black Friday half price subscription deals on your favourite shooting magazines
This Black Friday weekend we have a huge 50% off subscriptions to Shooting Times, Sporting Gun, Shooting Gazette and The Field. Now is the best time to get yourself a bargain!…
Prince Charles shares his favourite pheasant recipe – pheasant crumble pie
‘I got this recipe from someone I know,’ writes HRH The Prince of Wales in this week’s issue of Country Life, which he has guest edited. ‘It is delicious. I…
How not to be a stick in the mud
Tyres are something that most of us don’t tend to think too much about until they let us down. Literally. In fact most of us don’t know too much about…
What really is ‘essential’ kit for deer stalking?
Deer stalking: I have attended a Deer Management Qualification where I noticed people coming along with all sorts of 'essential' gadgets. What would you say is really essential for someone…
A 20-step guide to cleaning your stalking rifle properly
How to clean your rifle: You’ve been out with your rifle, had a great day, but it’s come back filthy and soaking.
Which clay pigeon shooting discipline is easiest?
A gun club near my home does DTL and Automatic Ball Trap shooting. I’m in the process of buying my first gun and would like to know which of these…
How to oil and clean your shotgun
There are a number of accessible working parts on a shotgun that need lubrication.