Shooting
Welcome to Sporting Gun’s shooting hub, your ultimate resource for all aspects of clay, game, and rough shooting.
Whether you’re a seasoned shot or just starting out, our comprehensive coverage provides expert advice, practical tips, and in-depth reviews to enhance your shooting skills and enjoyment of the sport.
From driven days to walked-up shooting, pigeon control to wildfowling, our team of professional shooters delivers first-hand knowledge on techniques, equipment, and conservation. Dive into our wealth of content and take your shooting experience to the next level.
Latest articles
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GundogsGundog breeding: not just a pretty face!
With no formal breed standards to adhere to, gundog breeders have free rein to work towards whichever characteristics they choose, but two factors remain most important: aesthetics and working ability...
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RecipesRecipe: Pheasant ballotine
An impressive main course show-stopper, the pheasant ballotine never fails to impress. Follow the Game for Anything kitchen's recipe to make sure you get it right!
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GearTips for buying thermal riflescopes
ATN offers expert advice to help you decide which thermal riflescope to buy, covering topics including how thermal imaging works, and how sensor resolution affects image quality.
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GearThe best HIKMICRO products at BSS 2023
We look at 3 of the best HIKMICRO thermal and digital night vision scopes and spotters on display at The British Shooting Show 2023, plus a new product release for March 2023!
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Clay cartridgesShooter profile: Hollie Lumsden
Eighteen-year-old Olympic Trap shooter Hollie Lumsden shot regularly for Team GB in 2022, and racked up a great list of wins and placings both abroad and in domestic competitions.
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Clay cartridgesShooter profile: Leah Southall
Leah Southall is a young, British Trap shooter who racked up an impressive medal haul in 2022, including Junior Ladies Olympic Trap British Champion!
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GameWatch: Game shooting with a semi-auto… is it really taboo?
In this video, Drennan Kenderdine takes the plunge and shoots a traditional game day using a semi-automatic shotgun and high performance eco-friendly steel cartridges.
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GearGun test: Yildiz Pro Sporter Black 12-bore
With its precise finish and solid shooting characteristics, this Perazzi-inspired Yildiz Pro Sporter offers exceptional value for money and quality that defies its price point.
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Game
Pigeon shooting: then & now
We talk to Andy Crow about how pigeon shooting has changed in the years since his very first outings – and where he sees the sport going in the future.
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GearSalient: premium hunting knives made in Britain
Ben Palfreyman finds out more about a British brand making the most beautiful premium hunting knives when he chats with founder and maker, Marc Engall.
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