Taking a look at EJ Churchill’s new ground at Swinton

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

James Marchington visits the new EJ Churchill shooting ground in North Yorkshire. A glance at the entry list told you this shoot was something special. The biggest names in Sporting clays, at least in the North of England, had flocked…

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The basics of foot positioning

Posted on September 26, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Bryce explains why correct foot position is the foundation of good technique. I frequently hear shooters talking about the amount of lead a target needs, as if that’s the only thing that matters. Watch them shoot, though, and there’s often…

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Shotgun buying advice from Richard Atkins

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

Richard Atkins offers a few purchasing pointers for novices that even experienced shooters would do well to remind themselves of. Purchasing a shotgun often creates a dilemma: should you buy a budget-priced new gun or an older gun from an…

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Getting into the right frame of mind for shooting

Posted on September 22, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mitchell Brooker-Smith needs all his mental strength to get back into the right frame of mind for competition shooting. July 2020 saw me return to the world of competitive shooting. With lockdown restrictions being gradually eased, the CPSA were able…

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Pre-shoot routines with Georgina Roberts

Posted on September 21, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

With so much you can’t control, it’s good to focus on the things you can, explains Georgina Roberts. A pre-shot routine is the preparation we go through for each shot we take. For the majority of shooters, this routine will consist…

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The ‘One Stop Shop’ for Prescription Shooting Glasses

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

From sun protection to impact protection, All Eyes has helped many athletes throughout the UK protect their eyes and perform to the best of their ability with tailored prescription solutions for sports and shooting. Having been manufacturing quality eyewear for…

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What are the best value for money cartridges?

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

Peter Saich, freelance Level 2 coach and CPSA director, reviews competitively priced cartridges. Peter’s love of shooting started at an early age, shooting vermin around the farm with his father more than 40 years ago. That led him to start…

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Clay Shooting 153 is out NOW

Posted on September 17, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

The latest issue of Clay Shooting Magazine is now available to purchase! To subscribe to Clay Shooting Magazine, just click follow this link: https://www.magazinesdirect.com/az-magazines/6936409/clay-shooting-magazine-subscription.thtml?j=CSM The game season is here – but you don’t need to be a game shot to…