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How to get shooting safely in your back garden

Posted on 01/02/2018 by alicep — No Comments ↓

Do you want to shoot safely in your garden without spending too much? Jonathan Young gives his top tips…

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Posted in Features, How to, Q&A, Target Shooting

Top tips: Elevated and downhill shooting

Posted on 04/01/2018 by alicep — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan takes a look at the various adjustments you need to make when your target is above or below your line of fire

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Posted in Features, How to, Hunting, Target Shooting

Your guide to the exciting sport of Target Sprint!

Posted on 22/12/2017 by alicep — No Comments ↓

Have you heard of the exciting new sport, Target Sprint? No? Andy McGarty explains what it is and how it works…

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Posted in How to, News, Target Shooting

Should you adjust your grip to the thumb-up position?

Posted on 13/12/2017 by alicep — No Comments ↓

Mike Morton explains the benefits of the thumb-up shooting position and whether or not you should change the way you hold your gun

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Posted in How to

Where to shoot without joining a club

Posted on 29/11/2017 by alicep — No Comments ↓

Andy McGarty explains your options if you are keen to shoot, but are reluctant to join a shooting club…

Gear Focus: Try a different calibre

Posted on 27/11/2017 by alicep — 1 Comment ↓

Take up the challenge of shooting .22 and you’ll push your shooting skills to the limit, says Andy McLachlan. He speaks to former world HFT champion, Simon Howarth to find out why you should…

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Posted in Features, Gear

30 tips for a successful day of hunting pests

Posted on 25/11/2017 by alicep — No Comments ↓

Mat Manning shares his top tips for a successful days hunt, sticking by the BASC guidelines of course!

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Posted in Features, Hunting

10 Top tips to dress for a shooting session

Posted on 11/11/2017 by alicep — 1 Comment ↓

Whether your new to shooting or an old timer, Simon Everett unfolds all your essential apparel requirements for a comfortable day of shooting, whatever the time of year.

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Posted in Features, Gear, How to, Hunting, Target Shooting

How to choose a gun for a junior

Posted on 08/11/2017 by alicep — No Comments ↓

It’s important to introduce youngsters to shooting, but many airguns are too heavy to handle. Stick to some basic rules, however, and you can find the right model… 1. Age & Safety Let’s start with safety. It is perfectly legal to…

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Posted in Air Pistols, Air Rifles, Features, Gear, How to, PCP, PCP, Springer, Springer

How to successfully prep for a day of shooting

Posted on 04/11/2017 by alicep — No Comments ↓

Jonathan Young offers his check list of essentials and prepping tips, tricks and techniques to set you up for a successful day of shooting and help make your day out more productive and enjoyable. 1. Check your pellets Examine your…