Glorious Twelfth: A Brief History
Ask any shooting fan what the most important day of the calendar year is, and there will only be one answer. The 12th August is a sacred date, dubbed by some the ‘New Years Day of hunting’, for it marks the start of the 121-day grouse shooting season – commonly known as the ‘Glorious Twelfth’…. Read more →
How To Organise A Charity Clay Shoot
In the off-season, the popularity of clay pigeon shooting always sky-rockets as keen shooters keep their eye in by scattering shards of clay across the fields. The only thing that could make the joy of clay pigeon shooting any better is the chance to do some good at the same time, which explains why charity… Read more →
The Tastiest Rabbit Recipes
‘Tis the season for rabbits. Whether you’ve just bagged your first thanks to our beginner’s guide, or you’re an experienced pro with the air rifle – there’s no better way to celebrate a successful shoot than by preparing and eating them. So, we’ve rustled up a list of some of our favourite rabbit recipes for… Read more →
Rabbit Shooting: Bagging Your First Bunny
We’ve already covered one way to beat the summer shooting blues with pigeon shooting. Today, we cover another popular way of keeping your eye in – rabbit shooting. The gun There’s no better place to start than with the gun you’ll use. We would steer well clear of air pistols. Despite being easier to transport,… Read more →
The UK’s Best Pigeon Shooting Locations
The grouse season is over. The pheasants are no more. But there is one incredibly popular bird for which there is no close season. One of the United Kingdom’s finest sporting birds, in fact. The humble wood pigeon. There are three methods for pigeon shooting; decoying, flighting and roost shooting. Decoying remains by far the… Read more →
The Best Clay Pigeon Shotguns
It’s hard enough to hit clay pigeon targets as it is, so it’s crucial that you’re using the best shotguns for the job. Whether it’s trap or target, these are the best clay pigeon shotguns around. Lanber Sporter Deluxe Many clay shooting enthusiasts have been singing the praises of the Lanber for a long time… Read more →
What Kind Of Shooter Are You?
From grouse to partridge, clays to targets – shooting is one of the most exciting and skillful sports around. But which type of shooting are you destined for? Take our exclusive and totally non-scientific quiz to find out: What Kind Of Shooter Are You?
5 Ways To Stay Warm On A Shoot
While the shooting season starts in the height of summer, it ends in the depths of winter. As the days get shorter, the temperature cooler and the winds icier, it becomes ever more important to keep yourself warm and dry whilst you’re out on the moors or vale. Having the right clothes can be the difference… Read more →
A Guide To Grouse Shooting Etiquette
Grouse shooting is full of deeply held traditions and subtle codes of behaviour that can be confusing to a newcomer, but the etiquette is not as complicated as it looks. We spoke to Kiri, owner of Athina Sporting – a shooting and hunting trip business based in Kent – on how one should conduct themselves… Read more →
The 5 Best Shotguns On The Market
The weighty stock, the smooth finish, the glistening metallic barrel. Shotguns can often be things of beauty, but also need to be measured and accurate for the actual shoot. Occasionally, you’ll find ones that blend the two perfectly. Here are 5 of the world’s finest shotguns for sale right now… 1) Beretta 687 EELL The… Read more →