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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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ShootingHow to transition your gundog from training dummies to the shooting field
A practical guide by Howard Kirby on how to successfully transition your gundog from controlled training with dummies to reliable performance in the shooting field, including steadiness, shoot-over tr...
By Howard Kirby
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ShootingWhen to retire an older gundog: Signs, ages and how to make their final seasons count
Howard Kirby explores one of the most difficult moments any handler faces: knowing when to retire an older gundog. Drawing on decades of experience training and working dogs in the shooting field, he ...
By Howard Kirby
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ShootingMini driven days at Abercairny: small bags, big memories
Mini driven shoot days offer affordable, mixed-species sport in stunning settings — and Abercairny in Perthshire is one of the finest examples. Matt Kidd reports
By Matt Kidd
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Gundogs
First shoot success: transitioning from dummies to game
Transitioning your gundog from dummies to real game is a critical step. It ensures your dog retrieves game instead of succumbing to instinct.
By Howard Kirby
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Shooting
Clay ground Guide
Plan your next clay day at some of the best shooting grounds here in the UK.
By Sporting Gun
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Rough shooting
Walked-up rabbits
Nick Ridley enjoys a therapeutic couple of hours rabbit shooting in Wales and is reminded of the importance of fieldcraft
By Sporting Gun
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Driven
Vegan to hunter
Emily Damment tells the extraordinary story of one man’s transformation from full veganism to harvesting his own wild meat, with plenty of lessons to learn along the way.
By Sporting Gun
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Wildfowling
Generation game
James Green recounts an unforgettable week of wildfowling on Scotland’s Tay estuary, where three families shared the joys, challenges and triumphs of outdoor adventures
By Sporting Gun
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GundogsThe right choice
Choosing a new dog can be a minefield. Breed, temperament, working lines and energy levels all play a role in finding the right fit for you. Howard Kirby provides guidance
By Sporting Gun
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