Gear

Howa 1500

Howa 1500

Bruce Potts discovers the exceptional performance of the venerable Howa 1500 paired with the new .300 PRC cartridge.

Author:
Bruce Potts
HIKMICRO redefines thermal scope and clip-on technologies with STELLAR 3.0 AND THUNDER 3.0 launch

HIKMICRO redefines thermal scope and clip-on technologies with STELLAR 3.0 AND THUNDER 3.0 launch

Author:
HIKMICRO
Final day on the rape fields

Final day on the rape fields

Employing decoys and strategic positioning, Geoff Garrod recounts a day of mixed weather and unexpected pigeon behaviour

Author:
Geoff Garrod
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Shooting

The value of shooting

The value of shooting

A new report published this summer shows that fieldsports add £9bn to the UK economy. Garry Doolan looks at the details.

Author:
Garry Doolan
Out of the dark

Out of the dark

From humble beginnings with lamps to sophisticated thermal spotters, Mark Ripley shares his journey and recommendations for successful foxing

Author:
Mark Ripley
Great Britain's Nathan Hales wins men's trap shooting gold in Paris

Great Britain's Nathan Hales wins men's trap shooting gold in Paris

Great Britain's Nathan Hales has won Olympic gold by setting a new Games record in the men's trap shooting final.

Author:
Felix Petit
Ben Randall

Gundogs

Pet gundog?

Pet gundog?

The term ‘pet gundog’ is become increasingly heard, but what exactly does it mean – and what is pet gundog training? Ryan Kay explains
Pick of the litter

Pick of the litter

If you have decided on the breed of dog you want and are buying a puppy rather than a ready-trained dog, BASC’s Glynn Evans has some essential advice for the next steps
Help or hindrance?

Help or hindrance?

Ryan Kay looks at two areas that can divide opinion in gundog training – the use of treats and placeboards. How we perceive these things may be the real problem.

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