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,…
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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…
Agria: insuring animals since 1890
We understand that for many, especially the owners of gundogs, dogs are not just pets and family members but working partners who need to be in tip-top condition throughout the…
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…
The Game Fair: our countryside family
Supporting British business One thing that stands out is how many British businesses are represented at The Game Fair from tiny one person endeavours to large enterprises with global customers. …
Skinners: a family firm that loves dogs as much as you
Skinner’s is a family firm that loves dogs as much as you do. Not only that, we have years of experience and understanding of the specialised canine nutrition needed to…
What does summer look like for a BASC member?
As the countryside bursts into life for the summer months, so too does the summer sporting calendar for BASC members
Ragley Hall: a rural haven in Shakespeare country
Set in 5,600 acres of Warwickshire countryside, Ragley Hall is not just home to the 9th Marquess of Hertford but also the perfect setting for weddings, outdoor events, parties and…
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…