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How to manage felt recoil while shooting
A bad experience with felt recoil can knock confidence and put new shots off entirely. Women can be particularly susceptible, so here are the causes and some ways to manage…
Grouse beaters: on the beat
Grouse beaters have to walk about 15 miles a day across difficult, upland terrain in all weather conditions whilst being shouted at from every direction. But despite the demanding conditions,…
The Field’s 12 top tips for grouse shooting
Twelve top tips for grouse shooting, with essential advice on what to wear how to shoot and how to look like a seasoned pro on the moor
How to shoot grouse. The must-read guide.
How to shoot grouse well is what those heading to the moor for the first or fourtieth time always keep in mind. No one stands in the butt without some…
A beginner’s guide to air rifles
Airguns are a brilliant way to get your first experience of shooting sports and learn how to be a safe, accurate shot. They are quiet, easy to operate and can…
August 2025
The Field’s August issue marks the start of the season with a bumper edition celebrating grouse and the glorious North. Robin Hereford explains why the king of the moor not…
William Powell Princeps
We have tested the William Powell Princeps previously with less enhanced specification. The William Powell Princeps 12-bore over-and-under Weighing just over 8lb, the deluxe single-trigger gun has 30in, 3in-chambered, high-performance…
Haggis scotch egg with oat crust and chutney
Recipe for haggis scotch egg with oat crust and chutney. Ingredients 4 free-range eggs 350g haggis 250g sausage meat 12g parsley leaves, finely chopped Oat crust 40g rolled oats 40g…
The Game Fair: our countryside family
Supporting British business One thing that stands out is how many British businesses are represented at The Game Fair from tiny one person endeavours to large enterprises with global customers. …