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Shooting
Game shooting, rough shooting, pigeon shooting, wildfowling and more
What shooting content does ShootingUK cover?
Shooting in the UK covers more ground than most sports. A walked-up day on the hill for grouse, a drive on a lowland pheasant shoot, a winter morning in a hide waiting on pigeons, a foreshore dawn for wigeon — the disciplines are different, the skills are different, and the knowledge required for each one runs deep.
ShootingUK’s shooting pages cover the full range: driven game, rough shooting, pigeon shooting, wildfowling, deer stalking and pest control. Technique, tactics, safety, etiquette, fieldcraft and the practical knowledge that makes a better shot in the field — all covered by writers who shoot the disciplines they write about.
Gear is reviewed honestly. Advice comes from experience. Whatever your discipline, whatever your level, the answers are here — and so is the content that keeps you coming back.
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GundogsPet gundog?
The term ‘pet gundog’ is become increasingly heard, but what exactly does it mean – and what is pet gundog training? Ryan Kay explains
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ShootingOut of the dark
From humble beginnings with lamps to sophisticated thermal spotters, Mark Ripley shares his journey and recommendations for successful foxing
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GundogsPick 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
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NewsGreat 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.
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ShootingSmall shoot, great fun
Mike Powell uncovers the unique charm and appeal of small – very small – pheasant shoots, where each bird taken is a cherished victory
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Gear
New HIKMICRO HABROK 4K– Practical test from daytime to twilight
With the HABROK 4K, manufacturer HIKMICRO now also has a new multispectral binocular on the market that can demonstrate its strengths especially in hunting and various recreational applications. The d...
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Shooting
Sim essentials
If you haven’t tried a simulated game day, here’s what to expect from one of the fastest growing areas of our sport. Rebecca Green has the details
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ShootingSafety first
In the first of a series of articles, Mark Heath dives into the safety-critical subjects of gun etiquette and muzzle awareness
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Shooting
Benelli semi-automatic
Rob Speed, a dyed-in-the-wool over-and-under man, takes a look at a lightweight semi-auto and loves it!
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ShootingSquirrelled away
Patrick Hook explains the necessity of controlling grey squirrels, considering technical, legal, ethical and safety aspects.
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