CATEGORIES

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

The Secret Land Agent

Risk management on estates and shoots is a time-consuming but necessary task

Classic rifles in high demand

This Army Navy Lee Speed model was sold for 2,600