Billy Baughan is the Game Fair Champion of Champions
youtu.be/1NAudRnbRSA Billy Baughan from Buckinghamshire won the Game Fair Champion of Champions clay competition on Saturday 24 July, collecting the impressive trophy and an Isuzu D-Max pick-up for six months. It was Billy’s second win at the event, which he first won at the Game Fair in 2018. Browning shooter Billy scored 46 ex-50 on […]
Olympic shooting update: Seonaid McIntosh misses out on 10m air rifle final
Team GB’s Seonaid McIntosh missed out on a place in the final of the women’s 10 metre air rifle event on Saturday 24 July. She was only 1.3 points off making the top eight, but that was enough to leave her in 12th place out of the 50 competitors. The honour of winning the first […]
Going for gold: Claysports TV’s guide to shooting at Tokyo 2020
The Tokyo Olympic Games are here – and Great Britain is sending a small but elite squad of shooters to fight for medals. Here’s our guide to who’s competing in what event and when, and how you can follow their progress towards Olympic glory. Other than Amber Hill (who pulled out before her events due […]
12-year-olds learn to shoot clays
youtu.be/8GzbjFqkHZE How does a youngster get into shooting? Tom Sadler and Arthur Warner are twelve-year-olds at the start of their shooting careers. They head to their local clay ground, Ian Coley in Gloucestershire, where instructor Matt Jones gives them a lesson. Find out how they get on, and how easy it is to take up […]
Seeland Buckthorn – waterproof, rugged legwear
youtu.be/dn-33ULbbvs Tough, rugged, waterproof protection for your legs is essential for beaters, stalkers, keepers and others working in the countryside. And if there’s one thing about Seeland’s Buckthorn range, it’s tough, says gamekeeper and deer manager David Whitby. “We expect our beaters to go through cover, whatever that might be – thorns, brambles and worse,” […]
Seeland Hawker Advance jacket & trousers – review
youtu.be/R8wnnc8dgTc Any gamekeeper or stalker demands a lot from his everyday clothing. It needs to be hardwearing, and keep you warm and dry, but still be comfortable when you’re walking uphill or filling pheasant feeders. Gamekeeper and deer manager David Whitby is a big fan of the Seeland Hawker jacket and trousers. He’s been using […]
The magic of membranes – how Härkila clothes keep you dry
youtu.be/rCybKrQBARA Härkila is highly regarded by hunters who rely on the clothing to keep them dry and comfortable in the toughest conditions – and as Härkila’s Simon Esnouf explains, the magic is in the membranes that they use. “We use a mixture,” he says. “Some of our garments use Gore-Tex, like our Pro Hunter jacket. […]
Crow vs Childerley at the Jack Pyke Open 2021
The Jack Pyke Open at Sporting Targets in Bedfordshire is one of the highlights of the sporting clay shooting season, attracting nearly 1,000 entries over five days. Fieldsports Channel’s Andy Crow and Paul Childerley are usually spotted shooting pigeons, pheasants or deer – but they’ve taken time out of their busy schedules to shoot the […]
World Cup gold for GB women’s Olympic Trap team
Great Britain won gold in Women’s Olympic Trap at the ISSF Croatia World Cup. The team – Charlotte Hollands, Kirsty Hegarty and Sarah Wixey – won 6-4 to overcome Russia in the gold medal match in Osijek. Speaking after the match, Charlotte Hollands (centre of photo) said “It’s great to be out there with these […]
2022 Commonwealth Shooting Championships cancelled
The 2022 Commonwealth Archery and Shooting Championships, scheduled to take place in India, have been cancelled. The Championships were arranged after the controversial decision not to include shooting in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The decision to cancel the event was taken by Commonwealth Games India and the Commonwealth Games Federation. They say it was […]
Gateway 1 Pheasant Game wellies
Sergio Couto gives his boots a hard time. As a professional stalking guide, he’s out day after day in all weathers – and he’s very impressed with the Gateway 1 Pheasant Game wellies, a Danish brand that’s made in China. “They’re tough, really tough,” he says, “Comfortable too.” He explains that the secret is something […]
Watch the interview: Aaron Heading’s rollercoaster journey to the Tokyo Olympics
After years of battling for the chance to shoot for Great Britain at the Olympics, Olympic Trap shooter Aaron Heading is finally within touching distance of achieving his dream. He spoke to James Marchington about his rollercoaster ride, and his hopes as he prepares to head out to Tokyo with Team GB.
iRay E3 & E6 thermal spotters – review
youtu.be/7190vX1FS-M A good thermal spotter is pretty much essential for any gamekeeper or pest controller nowadays. The iRay E3 and E6 series covers most requirements, with four models in the range, all offering excellent performance in a convenient shape that fits neatly in the palm of your hand. The basic E3 model has a 384×288 […]
iRay FH25R range finding thermal spotter
youtu.be/iC8P-UXEWCM The iRay FH25R could be the perfect tool for deer stalkers, fox shooters, and anyone else who needs to spot quarry and measure the range – all in one pocket-sized, robust, hand-held monocular. The FH25R fits neatly in the palm of your hand and offers tremendous performance from a 640×512 12 micron sensor with […]
Merkel K3 and K5 single-shot rifles – review
youtu.be/5cPDDghFbt0 The Merkel K series isn’t the gun for everyone; it’s a top-lever break-barrel single-shot rifle that you wouldn’t choose for a big deer culling job or pest control. But the K3 and now the K5 have a loyal following among hunting purists who are all about the one perfect shot. They love the idea […]
As the Game Fair confirms it’s ‘Good to Go’, what can clay shooters look forward to?
The Game Fair team has confirmed that the event will be going ahead as planned, from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 July at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire – so what’s planned for clay shooters? EJ Churchill is running the clay line as in previous years, and will be staging a variety of open competitions where […]
Amber Hill confirmed for Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics
The British Olympic Association has announced Amber Hill as the fifth shooter selected to represent Team GB at the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Amber (pictured above) will compete in Women’s Olympic Skeet and joins the already selected team of Kirsty Barr (Women’s Olympic Trap), Matt Coward-Holley (Men’s Olympic Trap), Aaron Heading (Men’s Olympic Trap) […]
DTL beginner wins the English Championship after just three months shooting
Dan Hudson has only been shooting for three months – and took the English Open DTL Championship on Sunday with his first ever perfect score of 100/300. “To do it on a day like this, I’m ecstatic,” said Dan (pictured above with the trophy). “It’s still not sunk in.” Dan shoots a Browning Ultra XT […]
Ruger Hawkeye Hunter 6.5 x 55 special edition
youtu.be/Djt9MrQ1dqM This Ruger Hawkeye Hunter is an intriguing mixture of traditional and modern – a hunting rifle with the time-tested Mauser style bolt-action and walnut stock, combined with Cerakote coated stainless steel and a 22 inch barrel threaded for a moderator. It’s available in the UK in a limited edition of just 20 rifles for […]
England Sporting team revealed for World Championships
The CPSA has revealed the shooters who will compete for England at the World English Sporting Championships at EJ Churchill on 6-11 July. Team captain is Martin Doughty, and the team includes three new caps: Will Fenner, Karl Hagan, and Fred Whitehurst. Seniors John Smith Karl Hagan Martin Myers Billy Baughan Richard Bunning (pictured above) […]
The medals keep coming for GB at the European Championships
Matthew Coward-Holley and Charlotte Hollands (above) have won silver at the European Championships in Olympic Trap Mixed Team. It comes a day after Matthew took the gold in senior men’s OT, winning the European Champion title. He is currently ranked no.3 in the world, and will be competing for GB at the Tokyo Olympics at […]
Another gold for GB’s Matt Coward-Holley – next stop Tokyo!
He’s done it again! Matthew Coward-Holley is the European Champion in Olympic Trap – and in less than a couple of months he’ll be shooting for GB at the Tokyo Olympics. The medals just keep on coming for the current World Number 3, with his third medal in just two months being a gold at […]
Fancy your own shooting ground? You’ll need a cool £3million
Park Lodge Shooting Ground in East Yorkshire is on the market with a £3m guide price. Set in approximately 55 acres 20 miles south of York, the ground is in a quiet rural area with good access to the M62. “Park Lodge boasts huge potential for investors to buy an iconic, established shoot offering an […]
Lucy Hall wins junior OT gold at the European Championships
Great Britain’s Lucy Hall showed nerves of steel to win gold in junior women’s Olympic Trap at the European Championships. The event went to a thrilling head-to-head battle between 17-year-old Lucy and Portugal’s Maria Ines Coelho de Barros. With the two neck and neck to the end, it all hinged on the final shot – […]
What a great claybusting Bank Holiday!
You know Summer has arrived when clay shooters are out enjoying the sport in glorious sunshine – and what a fabulous Spring Bank Holiday of shooting we’ve just had! Orston Shooting Ground staged an excellent Clay Shooting Classic over three days, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The event had a great atmosphere, with a busy trade […]
iRay Clip CH50 thermal clip-on for your rifle scope – review
youtu.be/LfHUuOj9f1w The iRay Clip CH50 is a thermal device you can clip on the front of a regular daytime rifle scope to turn it into a thermal scope – ideal for switching from daytime hunting to night-time pest control, without the need to change scopes and re-zero. As well as the ability to simply clamp […]
Amber Hill wins bronze at the European Championships
Great Britain’s Amber Hill has won bronze at the European Shooting Championships in Croatia. It’s the latest in a string of successes for Amber, who is currently ranked number one in the world, and will be shooting for GB at the Tokyo Olympics in July. The European Championships were Amber’s last international competition before Tokyo. […]
How to hit a tricky target through trees, with Sam Green
FITASC world champion shot Sam Green explains how to hit a tricky quartering-away target that’s flying through trees, and below the shooter’s feet. “There’s a lot going on with this one,” he says – but following his advice on hold point and line, it can be killed consistently.
Another gold for Matt Coward-Holley!
GB’s Matt Coward-Holley has done it again! Hot off the back of winning gold in mixed trap pairs at the Lonato World Cup, the Tokyo Olympian has won gold at the Italian Open Green Cup. After shooting 121 in qualification, a score in the final of 47 was enough to put him on top of […]
Richard Faulds wins English Open Sporting Championship
Richard Faulds (above right) is the new English Open Sporting champion after winning a gripping super-final battle in atrocious conditions at Barbury Shooting School in Wiltshire today, Sunday 23 May. Faulds made his intentions clear from the start, shooting as no.1 in the first squad to tackle the testing course, and posting a tremendous 112 […]
English Open Sporting day 4 – new names on the leaderboard
Big scores were posted at the English Open Sporting Championship today, Saturday 22 May, putting several new names on the leaderboard. The weather was much better than the previous two days, no doubt contributing to impressive performances from top shots like Jamie Gutteridge, Chris Orrin, Tim Webster, Sam Upton and Jason Turner. Top score of […]
English Open Sporting day 3 – Winser makes the top six
Defending champion Mark Winser shot the English Open Sporting Championship today, Friday 21 May – and scraped into the top six despite shooting in horrible wind and rain. With the weather due to improve, and some big names still to compete, he’s unlikely to make it into the six-man super final on Sunday afternoon, however. […]
iRay Rico RH50 thermal riflescope
youtu.be/Bx8E3eUZCzg When you’re serious about pest control, only the best will do – and iRay’s flagship Rico RH50 riflescope offers outstanding quality. “I’ve used just about every unit that’s available, and this is the best image I’ve seen on a thermal riflescope so far,” says Ryan Charlton from distributors Highland Outdoors. It has a 640 […]
Faulds still leads after day 2 of English Open Sporting
Richard Faulds’ score of 112 ex 120 still leads the field at the English Open Sporting Championship, under way at Barbury Shooting School in Wiltshire. Faulds made his score on Wednesday 19 May, shooting in the first squad of the competition. Day 2 of the event brought challenging conditions, with a stiff wind and plenty […]
iRay E3n thermal spotter
youtu.be/x0EJjq02hOU iRay UK offer a range of thermal spotters and scopes – their E3n featured here is an entry level spotter, priced at £1,169.95. It’s pocket sized with a compact and handy design, and offers serious performance with a typical battery life of around seven hours. “This model has a 384×288 pixel sensor, a 50Hz […]
iRay TL35 thermal rifle scope
youtu.be/YE7ZtKUx3Dk The iRay TL35 might look and handle like a regular daylight rifle scope – but inside is cutting edge thermal technology, allowing you to shoot day or night even in bad weather conditions such as heavy fog and rain. “It’s super simple, lightweight and easy handling,” says Ryan Charlton of UK distributors Highland Outdoors. […]
Richard Faulds sets the pace at the English Open Sporting
Shooting is under way at the English Open Sporting Championships at Barbury Shooting School in Wiltshire – and Richard Faulds set the pace from the start with an impressive 112 ex 120. Faulds was the first shooter in the first squad of the event. The championship runs from today, Wednesday 19 May, until Sunday 23 […]
Matt and Kirsty win World Cup gold for Team GB
Matt Coward-Holley and Kirsty Hegarty won gold in the Mixed Trap Pairs event at the ISSF Lonato World Cup. Both shooters will be representing Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics in July. The duo qualified in top place for the final, with a combined score of 145 ex 150. Matt, from Chelmsford, shot a phenomenal […]
Mossberg MVP Light Chassis rifle
youtu.be/yhSUwgxHjV8 The Mossberg MVP LC is a great little compact rifle that would be ideal for a gamekeeper working out of a pick-up truck. A bolt-action, it borrows some of the features of a tactical AR type rifle, such as the extending stock which can be shortened in an instant with the press of a […]
Mossberg Patriot – the gamekeeper’s rifle
youtu.be/MPNcd9Rk1DU The Mossberg Patriot is a good honest rifle built to get the job done. “It’s what I’d class as a gamekeeper’s gun,” says Andy Norris from distributors Viking Arms. “It does what it says on the tin, and for a terrific price of under £600.” This is the Patriot Predator model, which comes in […]
Ruger American Ranch Rifle
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAiOyY–OzM If you’re after a basic, working rifle with no frills, the Ruger American Ranch could be exactly what you’re looking for. “It’s a Ruger – so it’s rugged, it’s reliable, and it does what it’s supposed to do,” says Andy Norris of distributors Viking Arms. “It’s a great little all-round performer.” Andy Norris says […]
Ruger Precision Rimfire
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjs69fmY5A8 Following on from the huge success of Ruger’s Precision Centrefire rifle, the gunmaker has produced a Rimfire version – and that’s gone down a storm too. The Ruger Precision Rimfire is a faithfully downsized version of the centrefire rifle, and comes in .22LR, .22WMR and .17HMR. Conceived as a training aid for fullbore shooters, […]
Breda Zenith L – a game o/u with a difference
youtu.be/NqZ1DH6Ymi8 Italian gunmaker Breda has made some cracking semi-autos over the past 100 years or so. More recently they’ve turned their skills to making over-and-unders – and the Zenith is going down well with clay and game shooters alike. This one is the game model, the Zenith L. It’s steel proofed of course, and comes […]
GB’s Amber Hill wins World Cup silver
Amber Hill won the silver medal in Women’s Skeet at the ISSF World Cup in Lonato, Italy today, 10 May 2021. Amber, from Bracknell, won an Olympic quota place for the World Cup in New Delhi earlier this year, and was ranked world No.1. In Italy she finished the qualification rounds in top spot with […]
Trans K9 drawer – secure gun storage in your vehicle
youtu.be/Cc-bV_-f4h4 Jason Gibson of Vario Hearables travels many miles to shoots up and down the country, so he needs to keep his guns and cartridges secure in his vehicle. He’s fitted a TransK9 Translock storage drawer in his BMW X5. “I absolutely love it,” he says, “and it gets a lot of comments at grounds.” […]
Becky McKenzie’s essential kit checklist for clay shooting
youtu.be/bmfc7LrYynA Becky McKenzie is one of Britain’s top lady Sporting shots, and a clay shooting coach – so who better to run through the essential kit you should carry in your bag when you go to a competition? Skeet vest – “Mine’s by Clayclo, it’s a fairly new clothing company but my favourite at the […]
British Open Sporting fills up in under a week
The CPSA British Open Sporting Championship has all but sold out, less than a week after entries opened on 1 May. By the morning of Thursday 6 May almost 1,300 shooters had booked to shoot the event at the EJ Churchill Swinton Estate ground near Masham in North Yorkshire from 1 to 5 September, and there […]
Mossberg 500 pump-action .410
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQAZzp1AjiM The Mossberg Model 500 pump-action .410 needs little introduction, at least to British gamekeepers and pest controllers. For them it’s an invaluable working tool, especially when fitted with the Hushpower moderator, which cuts the sound of the little .410 cartridge down to a mere pop. “This gun is just superb,” says Andy Norris from […]
Breda Zenith Sporter competition shotgun
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o8iPrTORkk For years serious clay shooters have chosen between the two Bs, Beretta and Browning. Now there’s a third B to consider: Breda – and their Zenith Sporter is certainly attracting attention. The Zenith Sporter is a brand new design from this Italian manufacturer which has been making guns for hunting since 1947. The company […]
Suhl Junior World Cup cancelled
The German shooting federation has cancelled the planned 2021 Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany. The event, planned for 3-14 July, is the latest to fall victim to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The disappointment was clear, the father of one British hopeful posting on social media “Another one bites the dust.” The German federation say […]
