Workhorse guns for under £10,000 Some guns simply punch above their weight when it comes to the equation of ‘price x performance’. These are the guns one finds oneself reaching…
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Sound advice on shotgun cartridges
“If a sportsman true you’d be, listen carefully to me… ” Mark Hanbury Beaufoy penned A Father’s Advice in 1902 when he presented his 15-year- old son with his first…
Grand Nationals across the nations
Grand Nationals have swept across the nations since the first at Aintree in 1839. The Grand National at Aintree is the oldest and most challenging steeplechase in the world, run…
The Westley Richards ‘First Spear’ double rifle
It was around half a century in the making. Engraving took 2,915 hours and a decade was devoted to its production. The result is one of the most stunningly original…
When is the best time to buy a gundog puppy?
So what’s the best time to buy a gundog puppy? A friend with a nine-year-old labrador recently asked me this question. I said he should consider getting one immediately. Hopefully…
Tips for shotgun restoration
Is your cherished old gun really worth restoring? Are you being overly sentimental about it? Would the money be better spent elsewhere? If you have decided to press ahead then…
When to start training a gundog puppy
When to start training a gundog puppy is the million-dollar question. Janet Menzies believes that putting in the groundwork to establish the basics will pay dividends in the field later…
Gundog schools: where to send your gundog to school
The world of working gundog training has never been more inclusive and accessible. You can choose the traditional route of sending your dog away to one of the residential gundog…
Pigeon shooting: top ten tips for decoying
Use these top ten wheezes from Eric Prior to secure a bigger bag, and save time and money
How to make Welsh cakes (and why they are different from scones)
Welsh cakes are quick to put together and cook. Studded with sweet currants and laced with fat, they make an enjoyable change to scones. Wondering what the difference is between…