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I've recently joined a very small local club which only has approx 6 active members (approx 20 members in total).  The club has some traps in a field and a container for a clubhouse so is a very small affair but they do local have a go days and the like.  I was thinking it might be a good idea...

When I started shooting about three years ago I got a Percussion shooting vest which has served me well.  In the summer it is light and doesn't overheat me and in the winter I've been wearing it over a regular jacket with it just acting as pocket space for cartridges.  This can be a bit bulky at...

I read recently that the average number of shotguns held on a SGC in the UK is 2.4.  This means that assuming a standard bell curve distribution the majority of people have 2 or 3 shotguns.  I used to have 2 but went down to 1 as I found I was really only shooting the 1 but an acquaintance of...

Well I was lucky enough to be invited to a simulated drive at Drumtochty Castle yesterday.  What a great time, I met a bunch of new shooting enthusiasts who were great company, the scenery is fantastic and the shooting was fast and exciting.  I live 1 mile from the castle and never knew about...

Last weekend I had a misfired cartridge.  The staff at the grounds said to put it in the top barrel and try again but again it didn't discharge so he said take it up to the club house where someone would dispose of it, rather than chuck it in the empty cart bin.  While I was walking up to the...

So I took the plunge at the weekend and entered my first competition.  50 bird sporting.  I shot absolutely rubbish and was getting a bit frustrated but on my second last stand I was speaking to the button pusher and he said the course was particularly hard this year, the best shot over the...

While at the shooting ground cabin last week we got speaking about where you keep your cabinet keys.  One guy carries his on a carabiner in his trouser pocket which doesn't sound like a good idea to me as I'd probably lose them.  I hide mine in the house where nobody else knows they are and...

Anyone know if the shooting will be on TV for any shooting events?

A mate of mine has a Browning B725 which I've had a go of and found the comb felt too high and ended up with a sore cheek.  However, this week while looking for a new gun I was drawn towards the 725 because I like the feel of it but also this one doesn't feel like the comb is too high....so I...

Later this year I'm going to invest in a second shotgun. Currently I have a cheap Browning citori which does me very well. One thing I would like in the new gun is more of a pistol grip. Currently I finding that I'm bending my wrist more than I'd like and if I shoot 100 clays it can hurt. I did...

Simple question just because I'm intrigued, on average how many clays do you shoot per week/month? I don't shoot every week but if I do I'll shoot between 50 and 200 so I'd say I average about 100 a week. 

I've noticed that most of the top shooters seem to hold the forestock with their forefinger on the other side to the other three fingers.  Naturally when I hold the gun I hold it with all four fingers on one side with my thumb on the other but I thought I'd give the other grip a go at the...

First off I'm fairly new to clays having shot for the last 6 months.  I have a Browning Citori which I picked up from the Shooting Grounds shop for £450.  I had a bigger budget but after trying it out it just felt right and I was hitting clays which my friends couldn't hit with their £2000 725...

Hello everyone.  I'm up in the North East of Scotland and have only been shooting for a few months.  Shoot up at Seals Cove and luckily manage to get the almost every weekend.  Looking forward to reading some tips here.