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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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How does a shooting ground get registered?

Posted on January 4, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

The CPSA’s Richard Worthington explains what it takes for a shooting ground to get ‘registered‘. A ground must be rated as ‘CPSA Registered’ to host CPSA Registered shoots, but what does it take for a ground to earn this status,…

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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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Jocker Bio Sport Competition review with Richard Atkins

Posted on November 13, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Could this new fibre cup wad cartridge offer the clay busting performance you’re looking for, asks Richard Atkins The cartridge world is taking the move to becoming ‘eco-friendly’ very seriously, and new and smaller brands are getting very much involved. Last…

Thimbleby launches sim game days

Posted on November 7, 2020 by towens — 3 Comments ↓

Thimbleby Shooting Ground in North Yorkshire has launched a series of simulated game days which offers a unique experience with supreme hospitality and shooting with exceptional attention to detail. The simulated pheasant and grouse drives are set in beautiful countryside…

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Lockdown 2 – the return of Click & Collect!

Posted on November 3, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

As Lockdown begins again for the whole of England on Thursday 5th November R&B Sporting will unfortunately have to close its doors until 2 December. But some good news…the game and sporting shooting shop is able to remain open for…

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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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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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