Top shooter Becky McKenzie provides a five-minute overview of what chokes are for, and which ones you should use. In simple terms, choke is a constriction near the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel, which affects how the shot spreads out…
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SPONSORED: Zoli – 175
Antonio Zoli Company celebrates 175 years of leading firearm manufacturing with the introduction of the limited edition 175 Anniversary. This special piece of Italian shotgun heritage was born out of a devotion to quality, performance and fine craftmanship – something…
Best Christmas gift ideas for clay shooters
T’was the month before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring, apart from your mouse as you desperately search for the perfect gift before the 25th. Relax, we’ve got you covered with enough gift ideas to…
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Posted in Features, Products
Clay shotgun chokes – everything you need to know
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
Posted in Features, Technical
Blaser F3 Supersport review
Becky McKenzie is impressed from the moment she closes the action of the legendary F3 Supersport. This month I’ve had the opportunity to review a Blaser F3 Supersport, all thanks to Orston Shooting Ground in Nottinghamshire, who offered to loan me…
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Caesar Guerini Invictus I Ascent – review by Becky McKenzie
Becky McKenzie is smitten with the looks and handling of the Caesar Guerini Invictus I Ascent. I’ll admit I’ve not been a massive fan of Caesar Guerini, but that’s only because I have only ever tried a couple of early…
Problems with customised gun and more in the latest Ask the Experts
Let us know if you have any questions – we have the experts to answer them. Send your questions for our panel to fieldsports@futurenet.com or send us a direct message on Facebook! What if my custom gun isn’t right? Question:…
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Posted in Ask the Experts
Best semi-auto shotguns – our top picks
This month the team at Clay Shooting Magazine offer their picks for the best semi-auto shotguns for clay shooting and more besides. Over-and-unders dominate the clay scene in the UK, but there’s a growing number of semi-autos appearing on clay…
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How to hit looper targets in clay shooting
Andy Powell explains two preferred methods of consistently hitting the dreaded looper target. It’s one of the hardest things to get to grips with in shotgun shooting: understanding first what the target is actually doing, and then how you and your…
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Posted in Advice and tips
Posted in Advice and tips
Best clay guns for 2020 – Our top picks
As restrictions ease and we carefully return to shooting, the Clay Shooting team pick their top ten clay guns for 2020. Clay shooters would argue all day about the best clay gun for the sport, and it’s safe to say…
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