Shotgun

Best clay cartridges from budget to blow-out

Posted on October 24, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

From low-cost loads to costly cartridges, we look at some of the best clay cartridges available.

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Posted in Features, Reviews

Clay shotgun chokes – everything you need to know

Posted on October 16, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Choke it up to experience: Richard Atkins gets to grips with the unsung hero of modern shotgun design, the humble, though now ubiquitous choke

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Posted in Features, Technical

How to get started in clay shooting

Posted on October 8, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Thinking of trying shooting? We’d love to have you onboard! James Marchington explains how to get started. There are many great reasons to take up shooting. It gets you outdoors in the fresh air. It develops new skills and knowledge. …

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Posted in Features

Best skeet guns on the market right now

Posted on September 10, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Eight of the best skeet guns that can deliver that perfect 25/25. Just down to you then. What makes the perfect Skeet gun? Stuart Smith, MD at Eriswell Lodge and current CPSA ranked No.1 English Skeet shot, has the answer.…

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Looking ahead to the Purdey Cup

Posted on September 8, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Do you need an excuse to get that old heirloom Purdey out of the cabinet and give it an airing? The Purdey Cup at Royal Berkshire Shooting School could be just the ticket. It’s a fun 100-bird clay competition shot…

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Posted in News

Breda Zenith Sporter and Evolution glasses reviewed

Posted on August 29, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

James Marchington breaks out of lockdown with a double test of the Breda Zenith Sporter, and Evolution prescription shooting glasses. You won’t need me to tell you that lockdown was a long time without pulling the trigger. My first opportunity…

David Radulovich interview

Posted on August 27, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Team USA’s David Radulovich says coaches and competitors need to develop new techniques to stay at the top of the game. The standard of shooting worldwide has risen massively over the past 20 years, particularly at the top level of…

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A guide to protective equipment

Posted on August 18, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Jasper Fellows helps to keep your senses intact by breaking down the basics of protective equipment. When most people think of gun safety, they think of the damage that can be done to anyone unfortunate enough to be stood at the…

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Posted in Advice and tips, News

Anita North reports on British Shooting’s progress

Posted on August 11, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Anita North reports on British Shooting’s progress with a return to training and competition. I’m writing this article in July, and there is progress with the considered return to training and competing for Olympic Trap and Olympic Skeet. The international…