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Adventures of Nick & Ted
Nick Ridley’s worst fears are realised as Ted falls seriously ill and is rushed to a veterinary hospital
Express delivery
Richard Atkins takes a closer look at the Lyalvale Express Ultimate Steel High Performance cartridges
Pride of place
Robert Morgan on the enduring fascination and passion the Welsh sword has inspired over generations
An avoidable tragedy
David Frost on the failures of the police licensing procedure in the lead-up to the mass shootings in Plymouth in August 2021 in which five people and the gunman died
Order of the boots
In the first of our occasional series on how things are made, Philip Reynolds visits Le Chameau’s factory
Body of evidence
Jon Snowdon responds to a reader’s question about the fitness of a carcass to be placed in the food chain and eaten
The problem: Arthritis
My old lab is hobbling about now. What should do about her?
From cover to cover
After a month of medical drama with his beloved Ted, Nick Ridley discovers that protecting his dogs and his bank balance Gomés at a premium
Shoot north for the show
Unmissable things to see and do at the Northern Shooting Show this May
Modus operandi
Malcolm Plant on the similarities, differences and misconceptions of shotgun shooting
Much to do
Tony Bracci wonders if he has taken on too much at his new shoot as the pressing tasks mount up
Winchester Diamond Grade
Becky McKenzie says this solid old-timer really shines and is worth anybody's time and money
Pigeon Shooting : Empty spaces
Peter Theobald wonders where all the pigeons on his permissions have gone. Paul, his shooting partner, may have some answers
IN THE FIELD Old retainers
Tom Sykes explains why he still loves his old side-by-side, and why they are worth considering in a world of over-and-unders and semi-autos
An invaluable opportunity
Louisa Clutterbuck, director at British Game Assurance, head of Eat Wild, on the launch of the Women Who Work in Fieldsports initiative that she helped to set up
Woodcock Scolopax rusticola
Charles Smith-Jones investigates this prized bird that provides a notoriously difficult challenge for sportsmen, as well as their restraint
Northern star
Two years on from an eventful opening, Jasper Fellows visits E) Churchill at the Swinton Estate
Against the grain
Bruce Potts highlights problems he has identified when converting from lead to non-lead bullets in a rimfire and outlines his concerns about this
From the heart
Understanding your heart rate variability gives a valuable insight into your shooting performance, not to mention your general health
The correct drill
As spring arrives it brings back happy memories for Geoff Garrod as It is his favourite time of year to do battle with the woodies
Size matters
Patrick Hook gets the measure of the different calibres used for foxing, which depend on the terrain and how close you are to your quarry
In the field
Sporting Gun keeps you abreast of the gadgets and clothes to enhance enjoyment of your sport
Treasures of history
George Wallace does some digging into his old 1902 Rigby rifle and discovers its storied 20th-century past
Standard setter
Charles Smith-Jones believes the beautifully made Miroku MK38 is a top-class gun of choice for any serious Sporting clay shooter and good value for money, too
Volvo XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid T8 AWD Ultimate £68,465
Don’t be fooled by its executive looks, Volvo’s popular hybrid SUV is more than up to the task of a day in the field, discovers Ed Coles
One buck that won't be passed
The diary is full of regular clients; but the chance of _ a beast at first light on the opening day of the roebuck season is too much of a temptation
Pigeons with classic kit
Charles Hartley explores the merits of the Browning Auto 5 with a spot of roost shooting
Unpredictable science
As the popularity of cross-breeds continues to grow, David Tomlinson asks why the humble labrador seems to dominate in the gene stakes
Stalking Diary
March provides treats from nature’s larder wild garlic leaves to be fermented for kimchi and birch sap to make whisky taste even better
A pigeon for all seasons
Paying attention to the weather is one of the most effective ways to ensure successful woodie control all year round