The birds were definitely coming. They were going to be late but at least we were going to get the birds we ordered. This was great news but it did…
Tony Bracci
How to avoid getting a bruised face when shooting
Q: I really hope you can help me. I am tired of getting a bruised cheek from a shotgun. I am a regular clayshooter but find it very uncomfortable to…
Clay pigeon sizes: knowing what they are will help you to improve your score
It might help us get higher scores if we better understand what we are shooting at and how they are launched. In this article we will be looking at the…
Adjusting your gun to improve your shooting
We are always looking for the perfect gun to allow us to shoot to the best of our ability. Sometimes we might shoot with a different gun and it all…
How to clean a shotgun and keep it in top condition
Keeping your gun in good working order will help it stay reliable and maintain its value over the years. But how to clean a shotgun? What lengths should you go…
How to hold a shotgun: whether you’re a clayshooter or a game shooter
Knowing how to hold a shotgun – known as gun mount – will go a long way towards making you a better Shot. Look at the best shooters and you’ll…
Shotgun ribs – what are they and why are they there?
When shooting, we keep being told to look at the target, so what’s the point of the rib? Well, no matter how hard you try, the rib will still be…
How to get a shooting permission
What is the next step when the local clay shoot or beaters’ day shoot just isn’t enough to satisfy your desire to shoot? If money is no object, you buy…
Walked-up shooting and the going away bird
For clay pigeon shooting enthusiasts and game shooters alike, walked-up shooting is making more and more sense. Here is how to prepare for typical going away targets.
Swinging the gun – how to improve your technique
Looking at all things swing related - and how getting it right can increase the number of targets you hit.
Clay shooting: How to hit battue clays
Clay shooting: Mark Russell of Grimsthorpe SG reveals how to hit that loopiest of targets - the battue.
Clayshooting competitions: Here’s how to shoot your way to success
When I’m preparing a relatively new clayshooter for clayshooting competitions my lessons follow a certain format. Once we have gun, clay cartridges, hearing and eye protection sorted we get straight…
Beads on shotguns – do they mean you’ll shoot better?
Fore-sight beads on shotguns come in different colours – often red or green and are supposed to help with your eye dominance. But are they really necessary? If you find…
How to deal with the different clay targets
Maybe you’re new to clayshooting or maybe you’re looking at honing your technique after some months off. Whatever the aim, knowing how to deal with the different clay targets and…
The most common mistakes on the shooting ground (and how to correct them)
So not long now until you can get out on the clayshooting ground (29th March) and smash some clays. Most of us want will want to improve our shooting by…
What you need to know about adjustable shotguns
Would having an adjustable shotgun improve matters? The shotgun is evolving. Most shotgun manufacturers are developing new designs, models or features for their guns. We are the other part of…
Want to get involved on a shoot day next season? Here are some of the jobs you could do
Wondering how you can get involved in shooting? Thinking about becoming a beater or a picker-up next season? The most common way to help out during the shooting season is…
Shooting etiquette during COVID
Shoot day etiquette has been the cornerstone of a day in the field ever since we have been shooting game, both driven and walked-up. What with COVID-19 restrictions and the…
Here’s a driven shooting lesson to get you back in the field
Whether it’s Hampshire partridges or Devon high pheasants, let’s look at the techniques you need to master in this driven shooting lesson. The warm-up I’ll start my driven shooting lesson…
How to pick the right gun for you
Whether you’re looking to buy a brand new gun or second-hand, what should you be considering? Visiting any gunshop you are faced with racks and racks of guns, so how…