Would you suggest shooting teal on the way up, or on the way down? I don't hit many as they rise, but other shooters make it look really easy. Can…
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Would a lighter load improve your shooting standard?
Having taught hundreds of new and experienced shooters over the years, I’ve seen lots of examples of how excessive and unnecessary recoil can adversely affect some people. In many cases…
Get that grouse – nailing those low, fast targets
A low driven target catches more shooters out than you would expect. A fast target simulating grouse, the wild moorland bird, is not only low and fast but, to add…
10 gun care tips every shooter should know
Never neglect gun cleaning. A little effort will keep your guns safe, reliable and rust-free Do not put a gun in a gun slip into a gun safe. You…
Buying a first shotgun – how to get the best for you
Any busy shooting coach will see a continuous stream of newcomers to clayshooting or gameshooting coming through his ground. Having enjoyed their encounters with moving targets, they’re now thinking of…
Top techniques for different clays
Interception technique The first method that Graham looked at was the interception technique, which is a simple method. Graham took Giacomo to a simple slow teal target. Graham says,…
What exactly is eye dominance and why is it so important?
Eye dominance, sometimes referred to as “master eye”, is the tendency to subconsciously prefer visual input from one eye to the other while maintaining the value of binocular vision. First,…
How to deal with clays when they’re different sizes
Clay shooting: The size of clays being thrown can influence your shooting style and hit rate immensely.
Browning B525 Ultra XS Pro Adjustable
The recent addition of the Browning B525 Ultra XS Pro Adjustable to Browning’s range is certain to delight the dedicated clay shooter, whether a devotee of Sporting, FITASC or Trap…
Browning B525 Liberty Light
Designed specially for lady shooters, this stunning new addition to the Browning range is likely to become a highly sought after lightweight 12-bore shotgun. What’s new? Although Browning has produced…
Why do some dogs chase sheep and others don’t?
You should teach your dog to avoid sheep from an early age. If that doesn't work, electric collars could be an option but they must be used with caution
Shooting lesson – going back to basics
Based on readers’ recent enquiries, this month top shooting coach, Mark Russell, goes back to basics.
How to hit a single driven clay
What I am looking for in a beginner is preferably a calm personality, but in keeping with all shooters, they need to have a good understanding of timing, which is…
What to expect from a good shotgun coach
“If I book a lesson or two with a coach, what am I going to learn and how do I know the information and instruction is of high quality?”. It’s…
Fausti Class RDX
Having been asked to test this new gun, I was a little surprised to open the case and find a 20-bore and not a 12-bore as expected. However, it was…
How to start clay pigeon shooting
When clay pigeon shooting as a beginner, being prepared is essential for getting good scores.
Secrets of successful clayshooting
Learn how to hit more targets by understanding the physics of clay pigeon shooting
High pheasant shooting – how to master it
High driven pheasant shooting lesson: It’s getting to that time of the year when the birds are really beginning to fly well.
A shooting lesson in ground game
Shooting ground game can be a tricky business, says coach Mark Russell. Here’s how to hit rabbit-type targets!
Clayshooting lesson on long, slow crossers
Jonty has has been enjoying his Krieghoff Parcours, which he has shot with for about a year and uses ¾ choke in both barrels with No8 shot Gamebore White Gold…