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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to shoot steel shot in an old English side-by-side
youtu.be/zo6NqxrAQmQ Mark from Rowland Watson Gunmakers says he’s been using steel shot in his own English gun, built in 1903, for many years with no ill effects at all. If you want to do the same, just follow his simple advice. “Take it to a competent gunsmith who can check the barrels and make sure […]
Eyeskey Hyperion ED 10×42 & 8×42 binoculars – unboxed
youtu.be/IaOcEC9e4o4 Now here’s something unusual – an ‘expensive’ pair of ‘cheap’ Chinese binoculars. The Hyperion EDs are at the top end of the range from Chinese brand Eyeskey, selling for around £250 here in the UK. Charlie Jacoby is impressed from the moment he opens the box. “These are the proper spec for deer stalking, […]
Eyeskey Captor ED 12×50 binoculars – review
youtu.be/8ss1pqcv4Lg We’ve been impressed with the quality of inexpensive binoculars coming out of China these days – and these Eyeskey Captor ED 12x50s are no exception. “The build quality feels good, nice and strong. I think they’d take a bit of a beating in the field,” says James Marchington. He likes the soft rubber armouring […]
Eyeskey Sky Trek HD 12×50 binoculars – first look
youtu.be/xJM4SONfeUc The big thing about these binoculars is they’re Chinese – which means they’re very cheap, says Charlie Jacoby. These are the Eyeskey Sky Trek 12x50s, which sell for a remarkable £136.95. “That’s less than a quarter the price of a good quality pair of second-hand Zeiss binoculars for instance.” “There’s absolutely nothing wrong with […]
Eyeskey Dreamer HD – 10×42 binoculars for under 100 quid!
youtu.be/iJqQAWsXHT4 What would you expect to pay for a decent pair of 10×42 binoculars? You could easily pay close to a grand for something from one of the big names in optics. But these Chinese-made binoculars from Eyeskey cost well under £100 – and their performance is nothing short of remarkable says James Marchington. “These […]
Browning Maxus II semi-auto shotgun – review
The Browning Maxus semi-auto has become a firmly established favourite, particularly with pigeon shooters, wildfowlers and gamekeepers. It handles well, shoots smoothly, and cycles reliably with just about any cartridge. Now in 2021 Browning have launched a new improved model, the Maxus II, claimed to be the softest shooting semi-auto shotgun ever thanks to its […]
Jack Pyke Maxi Decoy Bag – review
youtu.be/3mHbARmHnZQ There’s a lot to carry when you set out to decoy pigeons, what with hide poles, netting, ammo, and the decoys themselves. A decent rucksack can make it much easier to lug everything to your chosen hide position. Pigeon shooter and farmer Andy Crow is a huge fan of the Jack Pyke Maxi bag […]
GB’s Matt and Kirsty make 10th place in Olympic Trap Mixed Team event
GB’s team of Matt Coward-Holley and Kirsty Hegarty shot a great score of 143 in the qualification rounds for the Trap Mixed Teams event at the Olympics in Tokyo. The score was two short of making a place in the final, and meant they finished in 10th place.Gold went to Spain, with San Marino securing […]
Seonaid McIntosh misses out on Olympic 50m Rifle 3P final
Great Britain’s Seonaid McIntosh finished the 50m Rifle 3P Women in 14th place with a score of 1167-55x in Tokyo today.British Shooting commented “We’re so proud of both of her performances and we know this will be fantastic experience for her going forward.”The 25-year-old from Edinburgh also competed in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle event […]
Härkila Orton Packable waterproof jacket and trousers
youtu.be/r-OPsRdP1ic In the UK we have to cope with some pretty unpredictable weather. You can set off in glorious sunshine for a day on the moors, or shooting partridges on stubbles – and a few hours later it could be tipping it down with rain. That’s where the Härkila Orton packable waterproofs are invaluable. The […]
Seeland Woodcock Advanced jacket & trousers
youtu.be/SL2d2d0E8a8 Keepers need clothing that’s versatile says David Whitby. “We’re usually in the beating line, or behind the guns picking up – but we also want something that’s smart enough if we’re lucky enough to be standing on a peg,” he says. The Seeland Woodcock Advanced jacket and trousers tick all the boxes, David says. […]
Matt Coward-Holley wins bronze for GB in Tokyo
Photo: British Shooting GB’s Matt Coward-Holley has won bronze in the Men’s Trap at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Matt, 26, from Chelmsford, shot brilliantly in qualification to make the final six, shooting his last three rounds straight and scoring 123 ex-125. He also won a shoot-off to secure bib 2 for the final. Matt […]
Britain‘s next generation of shooting Olympians in training
youtu.be/UvMGyI-nWAE As our top shooting athletes compete in Tokyo, the next generation of potential shooting Olympians are training at the British Shooting Summer Camp at Bisley in Surrey – despite thunder, lightning and torrential rain! British Shooting’s Georgina Roberts explains what the camp is all about – and how you can take your first steps […]
Tokyo: great shooting by GB’s Trap shots in qualification
Team GB’s Olympic Trap shooters have completed day 1 of qualification in Tokyo, with strong performances from Kirsty Hegarty in Women’s Trap, and Matt Coward-Holley (above) and Aaron Heading in Men’s Trap. Kirsty shot 24, 24 and 23 ex-25 in her first three rounds, to finish day 1 on 71 ex-75, four targets behind the […]
Ollie Keates wins the Game Fair Colts Challenge
Ollie Keates, a 15-year-old shooter from Wiltshire, won the CPSA Colts Challenge at the Game Fair on Sunday 25 July. His success came just a fortnight after winning second place in his category at the World English Sporting Championships. Ollie shot 40 ex-50 on the Game Fair Challenge sporting course set by EJ Churchill, winning […]
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 […]
