Shotgun Q&A

Shotgun Q&A

No problem goes unsolved as Sporting Gun puts your questions to the shotgun experts

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Beyond birds

Beyond birds

With majestic estates, thrilling sport and comparatively low prices, there is much to recommend about simulated game shooting, says Felix Petit

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Summer stunners

Summer stunners

With summer here at last, Jasper Fellows breaks down some of the best all-season clay-shooting gear

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Safety first

Safety 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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And so it ends

And so it ends

Phil Moorsom recounts the highlights of the 2023/24 shooting season as the guns go quiet for the summer

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Why subscribe to Sporting Gun?

Why subscribe to Sporting Gun?

Shooting insurance cover, cheaper than buying in the shops and every issue delivered direct to your door

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Clay-shooting machine

Clay-shooting machine

From precision engineering to flawless performance, there’s nothing about the Beretta DT11 Sporting that Rob Speed can find to dislike.

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Merkel K5 Extreme stalking rifle

Merkel K5 Extreme stalking rifle

Bruce Potts is in his element when he gets to test a single-shot rifle brim full of timeless elegance combined with modern innovation.

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Tough times

Tough times

The Rough Rovers face adversity and test their resolve on an unforgettable expedition against the harsh conditions of the Welsh moorland.

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Frustrating flight

Frustrating flight

Armed with 40 years’ experience of the land, Geoff Garrod devises a plan to intercept pigeons on their flight lines – but the birds have other ideas

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Zoli Kronos M-Sport

Zoli Kronos M-Sport

Jonny Carter reveals the delights of a no-nonsense performer that prioritises technical excellence over ornamental beauty

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Soft and Safe

Soft and Safe

Richard Atkins examines an alternative to lead shot for lightweight game guns, in the form of the Gamebore 28g No. 5 shot fibre-wad game cartridge

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Lead’s last hurrah?

Lead’s last hurrah?

Richard Atkins evaluates the latest (and last?) high-performance game cartridge loaded with lead shot

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A 149 Day

A 149 Day

Geoff Garrod has a bumper day on the woodies as he confronts the task of mitigating crop damage caused by surging populations

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Win CENS Proflex earplugs worth £899!

Win CENS Proflex earplugs worth £899!

We are delighted to be able to offer readers the chance to win a state-of-the-art set of CENS ProFlex DX5 ear plugs – ‘the absolute pinnacle in hearing protection for shooting’.

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Keep the Noise Down!

Keep the Noise Down!

Rob Speed gets to grips with the (almost) silent but deadly Mossberg 500 Bantam Hushpower .410 gauge pump-action shotgun

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Kick start your clay season

Kick start your clay season

However you like to enjoy your clay shooting, you can prepare for the start of the season with Emily Damment’s complete guide, featuring advice and events for game
shots and competitive clay crushers alike!

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How to up your Shooting Game

How to up your Shooting Game

Top Sporting shot and coach Matt Hance revisits an earlier series of lessons and outlines three ways you can improve your scores

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Clay disciplines demystified

Clay disciplines demystified

Jasper Fellows breaks down some of the UK’s most popular clay disciplines

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