Having written the Rough Rovers articles for Sporting Shooter over past five years I was initially disappointed to hear it was no longer going to exist in its own right.…
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Pulsar Axion 2 XQ35: redefining stalking
Why everything changed with the Pulsar Axion 2 XQ35 An admission: I’ve joined the thermal club. I always vowed not to use a thermal, fearing it would make deerstalking feel…
All about accurate gun fit
If your gun fit is good then your shooting is more likely to be fluid and accurate. If it’s wrong, then the gun won’t point exactly where you want it…
Falling shot: a guide to responsible shooting
Whether it’s an air rifle, shotgun, small-bore or fullbore rifle, the fact remains that our pellets or bullets will eventually succumb to gravity’s pull. If you’re the owner of a…
Latest shooting kit – our top picks for new gear
The season may be over and summer is right around the corner, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of opportunities to get out in the field. Whether it’s for…
How to shoot pigeon over oilseed rape in winter
Want to bag more when pigeon shooting over rape this winter?
Great British Shooting Show 2023: the products on display
The 2023 Great British Shooting Awards will take place during the British Shooting Show. Voting is still open on categories such as Shotgun of the Year, Outstanding Contribution to Conservation…
How to breed from your working bitch
Tony Price offers a step-by-step guide to successfully breeding your working bitch
How to get rid of moles
Moles ruining your lawn? Here's how to get rid of moles by trapping.
The best waterproof shooting jackets
The best waterproof shooting jackets will keep you in the field all year round. No matter how heavy the rain, if you’re wearing one of these you’ll be able to…
How can I restore the shine to my gun?
How to make your wooden gun stock look like new
How to shoot clay pigeons: Key clay pigeon shooting tips
Understand the jargon heard on the clay shooting ground with Mark Russell's tips for shooting beginners
Ring-necked parakeets and monk parakeets – are they colonising the country?
Ring-necked parakeets (or rose-ringed parakeets) are unmistakeable with predominantly green plumage, long tail and pointed wings in flight. Closer-to, the beak is red while a pink and black ring surrounding…
How to humanely kill a bird
There are occasions out in the field when pheasants, partridges, ducks or pigeons are pricked (meaning wounded) so knowing how to humanely kill a bird is essential. Every sportsman and…
Shotgun jargon buster – here’s a guide to the shooting terminology you may hear
Even Guns who’ve spent many seasons standing on the peg or walking along hedgerows are sometimes unclear about some shooting terminology. For example, whilst most shooters will know what the…