Here are 10 basic tenets to help you judge range and shoot high birds. (Read…
Shooting
Forward allowance. 9 techniques for shooting well
Different types of birds need addressing differently and your forward allowance should vary accordingly. What…
Churchill’s guns: the personal armoury of Sir Winston Churchill
I have researched Sir Winston Churchill’s guns – a remarkable and extensive personal armoury Sir…
Can you shoot steel shot with your vintage gun?
The move away from lead shot need not mean parting company with our beloved vintage…
Guide to shotgun choke. Everything you need to know
How to make the most of shotgun choke...a how-to guide from The Field
The enduring appeal of the side-by-side shotgun
The side-by-side shotgun has much to offer the modern gun and should not be dismissed.…
How to hold your gun safely
No one enjoys staring down the barrels of a gun, so adopt best practice when…
How old should a youngster be to start shooting?
The pheasant season is fast approaching and many youngsters will be heading off, out into…
Pickers-up: the golden rules of the job
Read old gundog training books and you will find no chapters advising pickers-up on picking…
The history of the pheasant
Pheasants may be the commonest gamebird, but their history is distinctly uncommon