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 season. Thankfully, our customers have the reassurance that, whatever happens in the field, Agria will be there for them and…
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The test gun is a bespoke Manor & Co .22 revolving carbine – a most unusual (but repeatable) custom creation. It is built on a centrefire-sized frame with interchangeable .22 Long Rifle (LR) and .22 Magnum cylinders (in .22 LR the cylinder capacity is nine shots; in .22 Magnum, eight).…
When entertaining over a couple of days it is a good idea to keep some of your feast relatively light. This recipe is inspired by ceviche, a Latin American dish that usually involves briefly ‘cooking’ fish in lime juice. As it is sometimes a challenge to get fish that’s safe…
The old Duke of Beaufort once said that the person correctly dressed out in the field is the one nobody notices. When Master wrote those words he was talking about hunting but the same philosophy applies just as well to the shooting line. Of course, he was also writing at…
When you have a good gun slip in your possession you hardly notice the potential flaws a bad slip can cause you. Aching shoulders, weak leather or worst of all – a wet gun. (You might also like to read The Field’s guide to the best shooting coats.) Your current…
Choosing the best shooting coat is an important decision for any sportsman but The Field is here to help. However, before plunging into our look at shooting coats, be sure to check out other must-read guides to essential kit, including sporting gilets, hearing protection and gumboots. The shooting coat There’s…
Even the very best ear defenders for shooting are a relatively inexpensive bit of sporting kit but absolutely vital. Shoots are noisy places, and guns should never underestimate the potential, permanent damage that can be done to their hearing. Sir Johnny Scott advises all young shots to take steps to…
September marks the start of the new British apple season and knowing how to store apples correctly is useful if you’ve had a particuarly bountiful harvest from your apple tree. According to British Apples & Pears: “UK growers say that a dry growing season has not hampered the developing fruit.…
