Features
Looking for something to read? You’ll find a host of insightful and entertaining articles on all things shooting right here.
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Loading your own
Home loading your own shotgun cartridges is not as difficult as you may think, provided you follow tried and tested procedures.
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Always learning
BASC staff provide a collection of handy tips and tricks to make dealing with deer carcasses much more efficient.
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Second chance gundogs
Within the thousands of dogs which end up in rescue shelters every year, are many who have the potential to find a new life as a working gundog.
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The art of picking up
The value of a well-oiled picking-up team can’t really be overstated. After all, accounting for every bird shot should always be the end goal.
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All hedgerows great and small
The government is encouraging the creation of more hedgerows – and that will be a win for shooting and conservation.
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Looking ahead to the new pheasant season
Glynn Evans looks ahead to the new pheasant season, and what he’s most eagerly anticipating in prospect.
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Hard-earned rewards
Rough shooting can mean different things to different people. But what qualities define an exemplary rough shooter?
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50 not out
Sparsholt’s history stretches back 125 years. Fifty years ago, the college pioneered the country’s first dedicated gamekeeping course.
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The best of both worlds?
FAC-rated air rifles offer versatility in a wide range of shooting situations, but UK shooters have been slow to catch on.