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…
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Macnab Challenge rules
The Field, in association with Westley Richards and Delaney & Sons, challenges you to bag a Macnab between 12 August and 10 November 2025. Join the club and take part…
The Field Macnab Challenge 2025: a triumph of conservation and sporting prowess
The Field, in association with Westley Richards and Delaney & Sons, challenges you to bag a Macnab between 12 August and 10 November 2025 THE 2025 MACNAB CHALLENGE Any sporting…
Shooting invitations: your company is requested
The etiquette surrounding shooting invitations can be difficult to negotiate. There is something about a shooting invitation that distinguishes it from all other forms of communication. For a start, it…
Double gunning
The art of double gunning began in the 19th century with the advent of driven shooting. A method for those sporting Victorians to deal with high volumes of game, it…
What to wear grouse shooting
While we cannot improve your natural shooting abilities (although you might like to read George Digweed’s grouse shooting tips here), we CAN advise you on what to wear grouse shooting…
Your guide to safe grouse shooting
Read Mark Osborne's top tips for grouse shooting in safety
How to manage felt recoil while shooting
A bad experience with felt recoil can knock confidence and put new shots off entirely. Women can be particularly susceptible, so here are the causes and some ways to manage…
Grouse beaters: on the beat
Grouse beaters have to walk about 15 miles a day across difficult, upland terrain in all weather conditions whilst being shouted at from every direction. But despite the demanding conditions,…
The Field’s 12 top tips for grouse shooting
Twelve top tips for grouse shooting, with essential advice on what to wear how to shoot and how to look like a seasoned pro on the moor