British Shooting’s Grand Festival saw a welcome return to top level competition for our elite shooters. James Marchington reports It’s been a tough year for elite sport – shooting included – with ranges closed and our top shots unable to…
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British Shooting’s grand return – James Marchington reports
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Looking back at West London Shooting School’s Ladies’ Day
West London Shooting School held their annual Ladies’ Day on Wednesday 9 September. “It’s always a big highlight in the West London Shooting School calendar, but this year it was our first competition of the year,” says head shooting instructor…
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Getting into the right frame of mind for shooting
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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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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Best skeet guns on the market right now
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.…
Looking ahead to the Purdey Cup
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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Why not try a simulated game shoot
Whether you’re preparing for the game season or just looking to have some fun, a simulated game shoot takes some beating, writes James Simon. Perhaps you love clay shooting but you’re drawn to the idea of driven game. Maybe you’re…
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David Radulovich interview
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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What are the best premium cartridges?
Neville Jay, Essex Gun owner, urges us to go premium. Neville, together with his son Chris, runs Essex Gun, a well-loved retail business with branches in Rush Green and Braintree. Established from modest beginnings just over 40 years ago, father…
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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…
