Junior shooter Brody Woollard wins the British Open Sporting
Brody Woollard, a 20-year-old junior shot, fought his way to winning the coveted British Open Sporting Championship at EJ Churchill’s Swinton Shooting Ground near Masham in North Yorkshire on Sunday 5 September. It was a thrilling climax to the 2021 clay season. He beat the top names in the sport to take the title. No-one […]
Gun burglary sparks Guntrader hack link fear – Fieldsports News, 8 September 2021
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpYZ6QC_cpE Here are the links:Burglars steal guns: is there a Guntrader leak link? – Fieldsports NewsNational Trust members to vote on trail-hunting ban – The Guardian + RestoreTrust.org.uk + The Times New deer management qualification – County Deer StalkingMoorland group celebrates end of shooting on estate… 70 years ago – Wild Moors + Intagram + Woodland […]
How the RSPB’s hunt for stoats on Orkney is now a wild goose chase
youtu.be/r0TBHg2X84g by Ben O’Rourke In 2010, stoats mysteriously turned up on Orkney, perhaps as stowaways on lorries carrying hay for farmers to feed their cattle in winter. A single stoat invader was returned to mainland Scotland and released somewhere with “a suitable habitat and prey for stoats”, where it would not have a bad effect […]
Fieldsports Britain – wild goose song
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq_5yy1i3mA September means wildfowling. Charlie heads to one of the homes of the sport, the River Kent Estuary in Cumbria, managed for wildfowl by the Westmorland Wildfowlers Association. With geese coming in to roost on the sands and duck moving up and down the river, he is out on the banks of the Kent with […]
Win a Browning trailcam – Fieldsports Extra #185
We give away Eyeskey binos and the new prize draw is for a Browning trailcam. Plus I talk to a Westmorland wildfowler, there’s an update from the British Open by James Marchington and Orkney gose guide Steve Rogers would like to say ‘thank you’.Click here for more about the Eyeskey Sky Trek binocularsClick here for […]
Prince Albert’s Lancasters
A pair of royal guns are up for sale at Gavin Gardiner’s auction on 6 September 2021. The Charles Lancaster muzzle-loading 14-bores will appeal to a collector, says gun expert Diggory Hadoke of VintageGuns.co.uk, and are guided at £30,000-£40,000. Diggory points out that a pair of hammer Stephen Grants made for Albert’s son, Bertie, Prince […]
Brocock bruschetta
Johnny Muston puts the Brocock Commander XR through its paces on a rabbit hunt, and cooks up a delicious rabbit bruschetta afterwards over an open fire. Find out about killing and cooking rabbits. For more about the Brocock Commander XR2, go to Bit.ly/commanderxr
Härkila’s new range of shooting and stalking boots
youtu.be/WMtD1h5CZdc If you think you know Härkila boots, think again. In 2021 they’ve come out with a brand new range that’s even better than before. “We’ve been making boots for seven or eight years now, and we’ve learned a lot in that time,” says Härkila’s Simon Esnouf. “The new boots are made in Europe, so […]
Seeland Avail stalking suit – review
youtu.be/KA0l49Rb-FA Gamekeeper and deer manager David Whitby has been trialling the new Avail stalking suit from Seeland – and he’s impressed.“It’s incredibly quiet to stalk in,” he says. “It’s fully waterproof, and a nice shade of green.” David adds that the suit is very versatile, “Perfect for stalking winter and summer really.” He’s been wearing […]
Essex Masters 2021 – Winser vs Faulds
James Marchington Mark Winser has won the coveted Essex Masters trophy for the fourth time. He shot a tremendous score of 195 ex-200 on Monday 23 August With most of the 2,000+ entrants still to shoot, his score was there to be beaten all week. Course designer John Dyson’s targets lived up to their fearsome […]
Fieldsports Britain – airgun rabbit hunt and cook
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMZOzIjkL1E This week, how to take a bunny from hopping outside its hole to becoming a delicious bruschetta, cooked over an open fire. Johnny Muston has a Brocock Commander XR2 in .22 and puts it to good use shooting rabbits. Plus he shows off his skills as an outdoor chef. That’s not all. James Marchington […]
Guntrader hack ramps up – Fieldsports News, 1 September 2021
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ce7yCnA9jE Here are the links:Guntrader leak goes graphic – Fieldsports NewsScottish government authorises deer massacre – The TimesBotham hits DEFRA plan with prawn jibe – Fieldsports NewsNSRA supports lead ammo – Fieldsports News MSPs visit grousemoors – Facebook + YouTubeQuorn hunt staff exonerated – BBCCow evades huntsman – FacebookAnti-hunters lash out at Queen – MetroLad launches […]
Pulsar Accolade 2 LRF XP50 Pro thermal binoculars – review
youtu.be/3dWnkVfBIUU For the ultimate in thermal spotting, you can’t do better than the top of the Pulsar range, the Accolade 2 LRF XP50 Pro. With a 640×480 17µm <25mK NETD thermal sensor, fast 50mm f/1.2 lens, 640×480 AMOLED display and 50Hz frame rate, it gives a wonderfully clear, smooth picture even in difficult conditions when […]
Pulsar Trail 2 LRF XP50 thermal riflescope – review
youtu.be/uB_KqqJfhvk If you want to fit the very best thermal riflescope, look no further than the Pulsar Trail 2 LRF XP50. This is the top of the Pulsar range – it’s not cheap, with little change from £5k, but absolutely the best performance out there bar none. This scope will give you a wonderfully clear […]
Pulsar Axion thermal imagers – range overview
youtu.be/8TQzY7cJXOg Pulsar Axion thermal monoculars have become the go-to tool for pest controllers, deer managers, and anyone else who needs a quality hand-held thermal spotter to make their job easier. They’re small, light and incredibly powerful, allowing you to scan an area quickly for any heat source that might reveal the presence of quarry. “The […]
Pulsar Krypton FXG50 thermal scope attachment – review
youtu.be/AuOEMgAoj-s The Krypton FXG50 is Pulsar’s flagship thermal add-on which will fit virtually any day scope. “It means you don’t have to tie up a dedicated rifle for night shooting,” explains Tom from distributors Thomas Jacks. “If you’re a stalker and you do a bit of foxing, then a thermal add-on is definitely the way […]
Pulsar Proton FXQ30 thermal scope attachment – review
youtu.be/Lh0j3ykBtYo A front-mounted thermal add-on unit makes a lot of sense if you’re mainly shooting during the day, but want to have the option of going out after dark when the need arises. A good example might be a deerstalker who sometimes needs to do a bit of fox control. The rugged, waterproof Pulsar Proton […]
Pulsar Digisight Ultra LRF N450 night vision riflescope – review
youtu.be/kRV4zSiG3oY Judging range at night can be a real challenge, even if you know your ground well. Tom from distributors Thomas Jacks is a fan of the Pulsar Digisight Ultra LRF N450 night vision riflescope for that very reason – it has a built-in laser rangefinder that will measure ranges up to 1,000m with an […]
Pulsar Digex N450 digital night vision riflescope – review
youtu.be/mQYJyhRxE6s Many pest controllers are switching to thermal riflescopes nowadays, but Tom from distributors Thomas Jacks says there’s still a place for digital night vision like the Pulsar Digex N450 riflescope. “It’s just a fantastic little unit,” he says. The scope follows the familiar day scope format and mounts with standard 30mm scope rings, but […]
Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 thermal riflescope – review
youtu.be/wNt3IEn-1HI The Thermion 2 XP50 is Pulsar’s flagship thermal imaging riflescope, and what a scope! It offers tremendous performance, helping you to get the job done even in the most difficult conditions. This model features a new 640×480 17µm <25mK thermal sensor and a new 50mm f/1.0 germanium lens, providing a better image in conditions […]
Sam Green’s shooting basics
World champion shot Sam Green explains how to approach a clay target on a stand, how to work out how to shoot it, what to do with your feet, your body and your gun. It’s the complete package.For more about coaching with Sam Green, go to Facebook.com/samgreenshooting – and, if you are a member of […]
Win £140 binos – Fieldsports Extra #184
We give away the Yildiz Steel Sporter and start a new prize draw. This week it’s for £140 Eyeskey binos. Plus there’s a useful how-to-shoot piece from Sam Green, an update from the Essex Masters by James Marchington and I talk to Alexander Laver, a tree surgeon member of the Fieldsports Nation who is worried […]
UK government mulls tighter gun licensing
youtu.be/-s_FJP3iE04 The English government says it plans a gun licensing review in the wake of the August 2021 Plymouth shootings. Ben O’Rourke asks Christopher Graffius from BASC and former police detective Ian Jensen if these plans are workable. It’s the same old story: one person goes on a shooting rampage and law-abiding gun owners are […]
Somerset foxshooting night
With pheasants out in shoots and eager young foxes looking for an easy meal, Jaf and Paul Jefferson from the South Somerset Ferreters step up to reduce fox numbers. They are lamping and using an ATN 4K Pro. Find the South Somerset Ferreters on Facebook and YouTube More from the jolly old South Somerset Ferreters […]
Fallow infestation – spotting with the HIKMICRO Lynx Pro LH19
www.youtube.com/watch?v=98SmWMg6q8k Tim Pilbeam is on an 80-acre smallholding that’s surrounded by woodland. He has counted 250 fallow deer on the ground. the trick is to get them in a position where there is a safe back stop for a shot. The £1,200 HIKMICRO Lynx Pro LH19 makes Tim’s life easier. Find HIKMICRO on Facebook Click […]
Fieldsports Britain – we have to shoot more deer
Tim is surveying a new block of ground for deerstalking. He counted 250 fallow on the land – and he wonders how the British deerstalking community will manage to shoot its way out of this one. Meanwhile, gamekeepers are getting busy with the shooting season around the corner. Jaf Jefferson is out shooting foxes in […]
How to cross the UK border with guns post Brexit
It’s got better since 1 February 2020 when Brexit threw it into doubt. Research by the SCI’s UK chapter reveals that most European countries only require you to have a visitor’s hunting licence for the country where you plan to hunt, such as a German Jagdschein, plus a valid UK gun licence. The UK government […]
Gamekeeping tool: the Gerber handsaw
youtu.be/1fSytMTly7A A handsaw is a gamekeeping tool for Paul Childerley, for clearing rides and cutting back brambles. With the help of a Gerber handsaw, he explains how to use it and what it can be used for. The Gerber Gator Exchange-A-Blade Folding Saw Paul uses costs £36 from Bit.ly/gerberhandsaw More Gerber tools here:
Crossing borders with guns gets easier – Fieldsports News, 25 August 2021
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifxns1fmq4U Here are the links:Travelling with guns gets easier – Fieldsports News + film courtesy of EurotunnelScotland unveils plans to dismantle grouseshooting – Scottish Government PDFWales may remove magpies from general licences – BASC + consultationGrouse sabs pose as cops in Yorkshire – Daily TelegraphAntis condition kids with material for schools – TwitterChris Packham wants […]
A cheap Webley – for all your English gun needs
Our auctions expert Diggory Hadoke of VintageGuns.co.uk selects a 1975 16-bore model 701 boxlock ejector by Webley to solve your steel cartridge problems. He admits that there are no mass-market steel cartridges for 16-bores but he says they are on their way. This on is for sale at Holt’s Auctioneers in its 20-21 September 2021 […]
Holland & Holland from the 1920s that can shoot steel
Worried about steel cartridges? Our auctions expert Diggory Hadoke of VintageGuns.co.uk selects a Holland & Holland 12-bore Royal model with two sets of barrels: the originals and newer barrels that can shoot steel. It’s in Gavin Gardiner’s upcoming auction. Holland & Holland built the self-opening sidelock ejector no 31756 in 1927 with 26½in chopper-lump barrels, […]
When YouTube lashes out at airgun channels
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez8tNhHPkzA Is YouTube still on the prowl for airgun channels or does it hav an over-active algorithm? In July 2021, it deleted Replica Airguns, a channel with 350,000 subscribers after claims the company was selling counterfeit products. The message that YouTube sent Replica Airguns The owners say they have been selling products from companies including […]
New youngest viewer – Fieldsports Extra #183
We have the second week of our competition to win a Yildiz Steel Sporter with adjustable stock (RRP: £899) + David talks to Tim Pilbeam, Ben talks to Christopher Graffius and Josh Ward, James Machington interviews a gunsmith and we meet our new, youngest viewer. Click here for our film about the Yildiz Steel SporterHow to enter […]
Is this the end of the .22 rimfire? – Fieldtester, episode 10
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D6bKdfx7rA We have seen non-lead ammunition work in a range of fullbore rifles, but does it work in rimfires? Tim Pilbeam tries out lead-free bullets in .22s and .17HMR – and the results for the .22 are disastrous. Unless the ammunition industry can produce workable non-toxic bullets for rimfires, and if the creeping lead ban […]
10,000 steel eco shells vs new shotgun
youtu.be/BIZPLf4S2ZI How damaging is steel to a new shotgun barrel? We put 10,000 steel shells (Eley-Hawk Eco Wad) through a Yildiz Steel Sporter 12-bore at Orston Shooting Ground, then ask a gunsmith to check out the barrels afterwards. Visit Yildiz UK importer Raytrade here Click here for the Eley Eco Wad, visit Thanks to Orston […]
Budget binoculars vs secondhand Swaros and Zeiss
youtu.be/alyXKAQYJ_g Looking for sub £1,000 binos? The choice is between secondhand good-quality brands such as Zeiss, Swarovski and Leica, and some of the new glass coming out of China. Charlie Jacoby talks through what to look for and tests some of the available binoculars. Find secondhand binos on eBay.com – for Eyeskey, go to EyeskeyOptics.com […]
Non lead rimfire bullets – is this the end of the .22?
The National Smallbore Rifle Associations is calling on all shooters to make their voices heard about the government’s consultation [PDF] on changing the law on lead ammunition. The NSRA does not agree with the current proposals. It says they are ‘disproportionate and, in many areas, not adequately evidenced’. It also says the changes are unnecessary […]
England mulls new gun laws following mass shooting – Fieldsports News, 18 August 2021
Here are the links: Plymouth shootings shock nation – BASC Do satellite trackers kill birds? FedEx stops firearms distribution worldwide – SIFA Trophy ban consultation – Parliament link Devon gets new rifle range – Pinhoe TSC GB’s first target sprint gold – TargetSprint.com Rural theft survey says lockdown helped – NFUMutual Glorious Twelfth celebration – […]
Snap shot at a buck
youtu.be/27hgLobyf2s Paul takes a snap shot on a roebuck – then goes into full CSI mode to track it down. For the Sako S20, go to Sako.fiTo go stalking with Sergio Couto, visit SercoutWildHarvest.com Find Paul Childerley on Instagram and Facebook More from Paul
Fieldsports Britain – how to track a deer with no dog
youtu.be/NWHNlQRPm00 Paul Childerley is suffering from stalker stress. He is not sure he has hit his roebuck cleanly, so he sets out to track it down. He shows what to look for, both blood and scuff marks. find out if he is successful. Meanwhile, we are back on the farm on the Isle of Wight […]
Bushnell Nitro 3-18×56 rifle scope – review
youtu.be/18p9bwDBFBA The Bushnell Nitro 3-18×56 is a dedicated hunting scope that offers tremendous low light performance thanks to its specification, superior optics and illuminated reticle. The Nitro’s G4i reticle combines a familiar duplex style reticle with an illuminated centre dot, which Edgar Brothers’ Ben Mcilwain reckons gives you the best of both worlds. “It has […]
Bushnell Engage DX 12×50 binoculars – review
youtu.be/k8aubWs4hrM If you need a good solid pair of binoculars but don’t want to spend a fortune on one of the top brands, Bushnell is definitely worth a look. Take their Engage binoculars for instance. Most popular is the 10×42 X model, which delivers quality glass in a lightweight package, selling for just £170. Here […]
Win a Yildiz Steel Sporter – Fieldsports Extra #182
We have a new shotgun competition. We are giving away a Yildiz Steel Sporter with adjustable stock (RRP: £899) + we announce the winner of our £1,200 Browning Maxus 2 prize draw. We talk to a farmer about ravens and a member about membership of the Fieldsports Nation.Click here for more about the Browning Maxus […]
Bushnell Legend Tactical 15-45×60 spotting scope
When you’re shooting in competition, whether rimfire or centrefire, accurate communication between spotter and shooter is crucial. That’s where a purpose designed spotting scope like this Bushnell Legend Tactical 15-45×60 can be invaluable. Ben Mcilwain from distributors Edgar Brothers explains “This scope is first focal plane and has a mil reticle, so whatever magnification you’re […]
Bushnell Match Pro 6-24×50 rifle scope – review
youtu.be/lf8wrD7cAo8 If you’re looking for a riflescope for match shooting, hunting, or maybe a bit of both, then the Bushnell Match Pro 6-24×50 is definitely worth a look. Ben Mcilwain from distributors Edgar Brothers fitted one to his rimfire rifle, and reckons it’s hard to beat for versatility and value for money. “I absolutely love […]
Bushnell Core DS 30MP No Glow trail camera
youtu.be/_2Av0kKE3Uk Bushnell have been making trail cameras for years, and during that time the trail camera has become an invaluable tool for hunters, gamekeepers and indeed anyone interested in wildlife. The technology has come a long way too, and the latest Bushnell trail cameras are capable of producing some stunning results, night and day. The […]
Browning roadshow: we try out new guns on the range
What’s Browning bringing out this year? Browning’s UK boss David Stapley showcases new shotguns, including the Browning Ultra XS, Browning Maxus 2 semi-auto and Miroku MK11, and Jason Doyle tries them out. Click here for the Royal Marines Charity Click here for more about the Browning Maxus 2 Click here for the rest of the […]
Roebuck eruption: amazing reactions to the call
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJdm4oBskIs Roy Lupton takes deerstalking buddy Carlos Carubia out to watch the greatest show in the English countryside: the roe deer rut. Roy calls in six animals and together they watch the show unfold, as the bucks try to hold on to their does. Plus Carlos gets the chance of a shot at a cull […]
Fieldsports Britain – Roy’s roe rut special
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUVu2SOMsaA Roy gets the best reaction to a roe call in all of his 30 years’ deerstalking. It’s the roe deer rut and the bucks are chasing each other in open fields in front of him, trying to hold their does. He has a total of six animals in play. Plus he is providing a […]
Grouse fake news
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNRtSwFKxeU Antis have been trying it on in the run up to the Glorious Twelfth 2021. They claim that nearly half the Cairngorms is made up of grouseshooting estates (they aren’t), that Yorkshire Water has cancelled grouseshooting leases (they haven’t) and the National Trust is planning a grouseshooting review (it probably isn’t). Ben O’Rourke looks […]
