Recent content by MX8man

If you have a barrel selector and the 3/4 in the top barrel then use the top barrel first - likely that the bird is further away - and the more open choke for the closer in shot. Try to take the first shot when the bird is further out so - if you miss - you have the time to take the second shot...

You need a pattern plate. Essentially just a steel plate with whitewash brushed onto it. You shoot at it and since the lead pellets deform on impact you can see the way the cartridge patterns with the selected choke. Different cartridges will pattern differently so the objective is to ensure...

Here's a short demo from Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZuqsk3QCZk But if you're in any doubt what to do then do as Fuzrat suggests and get the loader to stuff for you.

Breeks are worn for practicality as, unless you're wearing wellies, trousers will soak up water etc. Not everyone wears breeks but if you don't then wellies or leggings are a must. Personally I wear breeks but I think it's a matter of personal choice. However, don't expect sympathy if you come...

Weather was anything but kind today - persistent rain and mist - we were about 900 feet up - but the birds flew and we had a fabulous day.

Pen Hill near Wells tomorrow. Hope the weather is kind.

Another vote for Parsons.

There's no such thing as the best game cartridge. There is such a thing as the best game cartridge for your gun depending on your prey and the likely range. You can't pick a cartridge without first shooting it at a pattern plate and seeing how it patterns. As for shot size, I'll use 6s on early...

I agree. They say practice makes perfect but only perfect practice makes perfect

That's a little bit black and white for a pastime with a lot of grey areas. You can have birds heading for your neighbour which may not be a challenging shot for them but which as a 30 or 40 yard crosser are challenging for you. If you're with friends then pinching one of their birds is part...

When people ask me the question "Why is that gun £2k, that gun £30k and that one £80k?"I explain that we all know that a Ford Mondeo 1.9 TDCI will get you to your destination just as quick for the most part as a BMW M5 or a Rolls-Royce. However, since you're only here once and if you've got the...

Whatever you do DO NOT use WD40.

Hull Pro Sport 28g Fibre Wad. Through .4 (out of 10) in the bottom barrel and .8 in the top. They are quite quick and pattern well.

Looking at the target.

£0.00 apart from the cost of getting there but since I was on business locally.........