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Mike Yardley delves into the key techniques to maintain a smooth and uninterrupted swing and avoid common mistakes in pheasant shooting.

A guide to buying secondhand guns

Whether you want to buy a secondhand over-and-under, side-by-side or semi-auto, Mike Yardley provides advice and explains the bargains to be had!

Gun test: Yildiz SPZ Steel Sporter Black

Mike Yardley finds very little at fault in his review of the Turkish-made Yildiz SPZ Steel Sporter Black – a great value shotgun at under £1,000.

Gun test: Browning Ultra XS Black Laminate

The black laminate used on the new Browning Ultra XS not only lends it a certain look, but improves its shooting qualities too, as Mike Yardley finds in this review.

Gun test: Beretta DT11 Sport 31"

The 31" barrels on this Beretta’s DT11 Sport set it apart from the rest, making it ideal for the competitive shot or for high-bird shooting.

Gun test: New Beretta Silver Pigeon V

We have seen many incarnations of Beretta's iconic Silver Pigeon shotgun before, and Mike Yardley is pleased to see the latest version - the Silver Pigeon 5 - is as robust and well designed as we have come to expect.

Gun test: Mossberg 590 Mariner

Non-toxic shot 2021: where are we now?

Gun test: Yildiz Pro Black grade 4 adjustable

Gun test review: Yildiz Pro Black Grade 4 Adjustable

Gun test: Browning 525 GL

Gun test: Breda B3.5 SM semi-auto