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ShootingRoost shooting with Geoff Garrod: late-season opportunities
Geoff Garrod reflects on a difficult pigeon shooting winter, the challenges of low bird numbers, and a rewarding late roost shooting outing that offers hope for the months ahead
By Geoff Garrod
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Gear5 of the best sunglasses for clay shooting
Compulsory for clays, while offering many benefits for game – we have selected five fantastic eyewear options for shooters with varying budgets
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ShootingWest Kent Shooting School: 50 years of clay-breaking history
Jasper Fellows visits West Kent Shooting School, which stands as one of the UK’s most enduring clay shooting venues. What began in 1974 as a modest setup on a disused RAF airfield has evolved into ...
By Sporting Gun
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ShootingDecoying crows with champion shot Phil Gray
Champion shot Phil Gray’s passion for shooting runs far deeper than competitions and high-bird days, as Matt Kidd finds out when sharing the hide with him
By Matt Kidd
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Gear5 of the best shooting training aids
Sharpen your shooting skills at home with five innovative training aids that build muscle memory, improve consistency and deliver meaningful data
By Sporting Gun
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Cartridges5 of the best clay cartridges
We nominate our favourite all-round clay loads for outstanding performance in 2026
By Sporting Gun
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ShotgunsSteel shot and classic shotguns: How to keep your favourite gun in the field
With the UK lead ammunition phase-out approaching, discover what owners of classic shotguns must know about steel shot to keep them shooting safely
By Sporting Gun
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Shotguns
How to clean and store your shotgun properly over the winter
Learn how to clean and store your shotgun properly over winter with this practical guide. From preventing rust and corrosion to caring for barrels, chokes, woodwork and gun cabinets, this article expl...
By Sporting Gun
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Gear
5 of the best all-round boots for country sports
Discover five of the best all-round boots for country sports, offering comfort, waterproof protection and reliable grip for shooting and stalking.
By Sporting Gun
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Gear
5 of the best: Training aids
Sharpen your shooting skills at home with five innovative training aids that build muscle memory, improve consistency and deliver meaningful data.
By Sporting Gun
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