GBSA nominated Beretta 694 review with Becky McKenzie

Posted on March 18, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

The Italian gunmaker’s latest claybuster offers technical improvements, but will Becky McKenzie like how it shoots? I feel rather spoilt for choice now I am doing these gun reviews for Clay Shooting magazine. I’ve been wanting to try a Beretta, and…

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Tips from former Clay Shooting Classic winner Ben Husthwaite

Posted on March 17, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

As we continue on our countdown to the 2021 Clay Shooting Classic, we’re going back into the archives for some tips from former winner Ben Husthwaite. The Clay Shooting Classic is firmly established as one of the highlights of the…

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Clay Shooting Magazine to merge with Sporting Gun

Posted on March 17, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Shooting and fieldsports enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that their favourite magazines will be offering even better value for money. In a move to strengthen the brands and simplify its offering, Clay Shooting magazine’s claybusting content will be integrated into…

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Determination in clay shooting

Posted on March 16, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Young shot Philippa Stroud won’t let anything stand in the way of her shooting ambitions, as Jasper Fellows discovers The future of our sport is in the hands of the young shots. From the business minded James Bradley-Day to Olympic…

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Zoli Z-Sport review with Becky McKenzie

Posted on March 12, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Becky McKenzie is back with her latest review and looks back fondly on seven years competing successfully with her Zoli Sporter. I started my shooting career with a Winchester 6500, and shot the poor thing until it just about fell to…

Tagged with: Becky McKenzie, cartridge, Competition, competition gun, Edgar Brothers, entry level, gun, Kronos, review, shooting, target, techniques, Zoli, zoli z sport, zolis
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Getting into clay shooting

Posted on March 10, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Clay shooting is loads of fun and a great way to make new friends. So, find yourself a good instructor and make sure that your first go is safe and enjoyable. Why are more and more people, regardless of their age,…

Tagged with: Clay Shooting, clay target, clay targets, CPSA, ground, range, shooting, Skeet, targets, Trap
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Longthorne unveil new boxlock Sporter range

Posted on March 8, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Longthorne Gunmakers have launched a new range of British-made trigger plate boxlock shotguns for game and Sporting clays, which they’ve been working on over the past year despite covid lockdowns and tiers. The boxlock models offer a lower cost alternative…

Tagged with: guns, longthorne boxlock, range, shotguns, Sporter, Sporting Clays, stock
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Best trap shotguns 2021

Posted on March 6, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Paul Henderson, Gunroom Manager at Bywell Shooting Ground, explains what to look for when buying a Trap gun, and selects some likely candidates. As I always say, there are only two cast-iron rules to follow when you are shooting –…

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Skeet Shooter Amber Hill talks about the Olympics

Posted on March 2, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Rhys Plum talks to Team GB Olympic Skeet shooter Amber Hill as she looks ahead to the Tokyo Olympics “I’m just a girl that likes guns,” says Amber Hill. Well, this girl certainly knows how to use one. Amber’s achievements are…