Shotgun

Road to the Classic 2021: Getting your shotgun licence

Posted on February 23, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

As we gear up for the 2021 Clay Shooting Classic, we’re exploring how you can set off on your journey from amateur to the Classic. This time, James Marchington explains how to get your shotgun licence Last month we looked…

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Road to the Classic 2021: Buying your first shotgun

Posted on February 20, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

As we gear up for the 2021 Clay Shooting Classic, we’re exploring how you can set off on your journey from amateur to the Classic. James Marchington offers some advice on how to go about buying your first shotgun. I’m…

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Mary Arm Sport cartridge test w/ Richard Atkins

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

Richard Atkins is back with a Mary Arm Sport cartridge review, as he puts two of the budget cartridges to the test A new name is being heard and seen on the clay target scene: Mary Arm. Their cartridges have…

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A brief guide to chokes with Becky McKenzie

Posted on January 31, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

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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Is there a true all-round shotgun? The latest Q&A

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

Let us know if you have any questions – we have the experts to answer them Your clay shooting experts A true all-round gun? Question: I’m thinking of buying a 3½ in chambered semi-auto shotgun, having seen one at a…

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British Shooting’s grand return – James Marchington reports

Posted on December 19, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

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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Bioammo MM Rex review

Posted on December 6, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Richard Atkins tests the Bioammo MM Rex cartridges which, for a premium, offer biodegradable wads and cases too. Most shooters are all too well aware that shotgun shooting is under growing pressure to improve its eco-friendly credentials. Moves against plastics in…

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Gun maintenance tips: How to clean your gun at home

Posted on November 25, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

With shooting on hold, Richard Atkins explains all the best gun maintenance tips you can use to clean your gun at home, and get to know it better in the process. Today, we’re starting with the set up and then…