The challenge of a sporting bird We all enjoy and remember our sporting birds. A towering pheasant will be memorable, but so too is that left and right partridge deftly…
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Ready for the first day in the field
September is one of the great turning points in the shooting calendar. The first days of the season bring with them a familiar sense of anticipation. Guns are checked, coats…
Eley Hawk: truly the best of British
Best in class To be ‘Best of British’ is to bring together celebrated heritage, a spirit of relentless innovationand an enduring reputation for quality. Few brands illustrate this more clearly…
The right load
The right load In preparing for a day in the field, the age-old question of what cartridge to use will invariably arise. An inquisitive new shot, unsure of their choices,…
How to manage recoil
Recoil can equal a sore shoulder Whether you are an experienced game shot, a competitive clay shooter, or a young gun just starting out, shotgun recoil is an unavoidable fact…
The importance of cartridge selection
Along with ‘walked up or driven’ and ‘side-by-side or over-and-under’, cartridge choice is something deliberated by sportsmen the world over. The job of a cartridge is to propel shot through…
Shooting clays in the summer
Last season is a hazy memory, the spring crops have been drilled, and warm evenings permeate with the smell of barbecue rather than gunpowder. If you are missing your sport,…
Sound advice on shotgun cartridges
“If a sportsman true you’d be, listen carefully to me… ” Mark Hanbury Beaufoy penned A Father’s Advice in 1902 when he presented his 15-year- old son with his first…
The essential guide to the parts of a shotgun cartridge
Understanding the parts of a shotgun cartridge ensures an enjoyable day in the field. Here is our guide. Guaging responsibly The shotgun gauge refers to the bore or inner diameter…