Sporting Gun - May 2023

In this issue

Club call takes us to EJ Churchill’s ground at the Swinton Estate in North Yorkshire.

Tom goes back to the future with his trusty AYA side-by-sides..

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

4 mins

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

3 mins

Order of the boots

In the first of our occasional series on how things are made, Philip Reynolds visits Le Chameau’s factory

3 mins

From the heart

Understanding your heart rate variability gives a valuable insight into your shooting performance, not to mention your general health

6 mins

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

4 mins

Pigeon Shooting : Empty spaces

Peter Theobald wonders where all the pigeons on his permissions have gone. Paul, his shooting partner, may have some answers

3 mins

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

7 mins

Growth industry

Deer numbers have become a significant problem and much needs to be done to curb them

3 mins

Woodcock Scolopax rusticola

Charles Smith-Jones investigates this prized bird that provides a notoriously difficult challenge for sportsmen, as well as their restraint

3 mins

Northern star

Two years on from an eventful opening, Jasper Fellows visits E) Churchill at the Swinton Estate

2 mins

Modus operandi

Malcolm Plant on the similarities, differences and misconceptions of shotgun shooting

4 mins

Much to do

Tony Bracci wonders if he has taken on too much at his new shoot as the pressing tasks mount up

4 mins

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

4 mins

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

3 mins

The foundations

In the first of a new series, Charles Smith-Jones takes you through how to get up and running as a stalker stealthily, of course

5 mins

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

4 mins

The problem: Arthritis

My old lab is hobbling about now. What should do about her?

3 mins

Adventures of Nick & Ted

Nick Ridley’s worst fears are realised as Ted falls seriously ill and is rushed to a veterinary hospital

4 mins

In the field

Sporting Gun keeps you abreast of the gadgets and clothes to enhance enjoyment of your sport

2 mins

Shoot north for the show

Unmissable things to see and do at the Northern Shooting Show this May

3 mins

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

4 mins

Express delivery

Richard Atkins takes a closer look at the Lyalvale Express Ultimate Steel High Performance cartridges

7 mins

Winchester Diamond Grade

Becky McKenzie says this solid old-timer really shines and is worth anybody's time and money

5 mins

Treasures of history

George Wallace does some digging into his old 1902 Rigby rifle and discovers its storied 20th-century past

6 mins

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

3 mins

Pride of place

Robert Morgan on the enduring fascination and passion the Welsh sword has inspired over generations

3 mins

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Sporting Gun Magazine Description:

Sporting Gun is the leading monthly magazine for clay, game and rough shooters. With editorial offices in the Lincolnshire countryside, it can justifiably claim to be at the heart of the shooting community. Monthly features range from gundog training to pigeon shooting, game shooting to wildfowling – along with sound, practical, advice on equipment and techniques to help the beginner, intermediate or experienced shot get more enjoyment from their sport. Sporting Gun is a must for anyone who invests time in and money on their shooting.