Sporting Gun

ANDY CROW

Many people think all I do is go shooting, but that’s not the case at all. First and foremost, I’m a farm manager. Farming pays the bills; shooting fits around the work. That means long hours so I can grab a morning or an afternoon when the opportunity...

SAM GREEN

In more than 20 years of competitive shooting I’ve seen the sport evolve in remarkable ways. From the old characters we’ve sadly lost, to the rising stars shaping its future, clay shooting today is almost unrecognisable from when I first started. I...

LAST MINUTE CROP PROTECTION

A PARTING SHOT

Sadly this will be my last issue in the shot seat at Sporting Gun. It has been an interesting journey from the world of rifle shooting into a title that’s mostly dedicated to the business of shotguns and gundogs, with a touch of rifle coverage thrown...

DOGGIE DOS AND DON’TS FOR THE SEASON AHEAD

Welcome to the August issue – and this month we’re putting gundogs firmly in the spotlight. Whether you’re a seasoned handler with a kennel full of experience or dipping a toe into the world of working dogs for the first time, we’ve packed this issue...

BEGINNERS’ GUIDE

Essentials: Selecting your first sporter

SHOTGUNS • GUNDOGS • RIFLES • ESSENTIAL GEAR • SHOOTING ADVICE