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How to prepare for your first driven day's shooting

The world of driven shooting can be intimidating and confusing to the newcomer – a minefield of alien traditions, customs and etiquette. But with a bit of homework and prior preparation, your first day on the peg can be both enjoyable and rewarding.

Author:

George Padley

Entry level guns

After considering the many variables parents must think about when acquiring the right gun for a young Shot, Vic Harker identifies two suitable and affordable off-the-rack options.

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Vic Harker

John Trickett

Over the years, artist John Trickett has created hundreds of paintings which beautifully capture the allure of our sports. And yet, amazingly, he has never pointed a gun at bird or beast nor wetted a line in hope of a fish.

Author:

Matt Kidd

Side-by-side or over-under shotgun

Top game shooting instructor Simon Ward shares some tips on how to make the most of both shotgun configurations.

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Simon Ward

Sixteen bore shotguns

A closer look at why there’s a resurgence in popularity of the 16 bore shotgun in both the UK and the USA.

Author:

Chris Batha

Watson Bros. Gunmakers

Marcus Janssen visits Watson Bros., the last independently-owned and run London gunmaking firm, where a pioneering spirit lives on.

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Marcus Janssen

Twenty top tips for pheasant shooting

Master driven pheasants with these 20 top tips from Simon Ward.

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Simon Ward

Copper-coated shot demystified

Is the recent surge in the popularity of copper-coated lead shot a result of clever marketing, or are these cartridges as good as some claim? Matt Kidd asks the opinion of various manufacturers and respected game Shots.

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Fieldsports Journal

The ten most common game shooting faults

As a professional game shooting instructor and vastly experienced game Shot, Simon Ward has seen every conceivable game shooting fault in the book. But over the years, he has identified 10 that seem to crop up more often than others.

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Fieldsports Journal

Shot strings explained

There's more to a pattern of shotgun pellets than you might think.

Author:

Simon Ward

Gun fitting with Simon Ward

Simon Ward on the simple route to better shooting – getting your gun fitted. Here he explains the benefits of having a gun that fits you properly and what to look out for.

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Fieldsports Journal

Browning B15 Beauchamp

Marcus Janssen is very impressed with the Browning B15 Beauchamp over-under.

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Fieldsports Journal

Five wildfowling tips

Father and son Jeremy and Guy Westmoreland share their top tips for improving success at wild fowling. Plus, they identify exactly what kit you need to take along with you.

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Fieldsports Journal

External factors that can effect shooting performance

Gunfit, gunmount, footwork, timing and follow through are all paramount to good shooting, but if due attention is not paid to the other variables on a shoot day, you might find yourself walking back to the gunbus feeling nonplussed.

Author:

Simon Ward

Which gun for high pheasants?

When it comes to tackling extreme range pheasants, bigger does not always mean better

Author:

Chris Batha

How to shoot clays to improve your game shooting

Top game shooting instructor Simon Ward offers his advice for making the most of your visits to the shooting ground.

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Fieldsports Journal

Twenty top tips for partridge shooting

Invaluable tips that could transform your partridge shooting success.

Author:

Simon Ward

Temple shoot

The Temple shoot in North Devon is a positive example of how a hard-working team with a sound awareness of the challenges which face shoot managers can create something exciting.

Author:

Will Pocklington