Dave Beardsmore gives Clay Shooting an exclusive coaching lesson as he outlines his tactics for shooting Station One – two singles then a pair
Sporting Masterclass
Philip Thorrold launches his new series demonstrating how he tackles a quartering away left-to-right target followed by an on report right-to-left
Safety first
Safe shooting is the responsibility of all of us, says top Holland & Holland coach Steve Rawsthorne. We should be safe and be seen to be safe at all times
French Revolution
Christophe Auvert’s winning score was two short of perfect at the 33rd World FITASC and the GB Ladies, Vets and Super Vets brought the gold back home
Double win for green team
The 77th DTL Home International and British Open saw Jim Doherty add another major to his growing list of wins this season and Ireland hold on to the team title
Tools for the job
You need your gun to be in full working order to get the scores you deserve every time you shoot – look after your gun and your scores will look after themselves
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Trouble with teal
Q I have been struggling with all types of teal targets. One day I can hit them, another day I miss the same target four times in a row. Some good shooters have given me tips and I had a lesson just for teal. I hit a few more but after a week or two I’m right back to missing more than I hit. Can you help?
The right contacts
Q I’m 55 years old, have been wearing glasses for 20 years and have always shot in prescription shooting glasses. However, I have just had a free trial with daily disposable contact lenses and WOW – I’m shooting better and getting the scores to prove it. The contacts are comfortable and user friendly, however, I think my vision is more pin-sharp in glasses, yet my scores have improved. Why is this?
Muzzle brake on a shotgun?
Q I went rifle shooting with a friend recently. His rifle, in 30-06 calibre, had a device called a ‘muzzle brake’ fitted to the threaded muzzle. He said this significantly reduced recoil, he thought by almost 50 per cent, and made his rifle (which was quite light) much more comfortable to shoot, like shooting a much smaller calibre. I have seen adverts for muzzle brakes for shotguns and wondered if they would make a similar difference, like making a 12-gauge feel like a 20. Is that possible?
Processing Delays
Q I was recently notified by my local police Firearms Department that my shotgun certificate was due for renewal. I duly re-applied in good time and after a couple of days received an acknowledgement effectively telling me that due to…
