In this issue

Living wild
How a hunter-gatherer can feast like a king all year round.

WINSTON CHURCHILL’S PERSONAL GUN COLLECTION
Sidelocks, revolvers and sub-machine guns; he was armed for everything.

USING STEEL SHOT: THE HARD BALLISTIC FACTS
How steel compares to lead and what you need to kill a 40-yard pheasant cleanly..

Living off the land

For many of us, putting food on the table now means a trip to the supermarket. But just what is available to the modern hunter-gatherer?

8 mins

A GOLDEN LESSON IN PIGEON SHOOTING

Olympic gold medallist Richard Faulds is a fiend at Double Trap – but how would he fare when facing pigeon over stubbles…

7 mins

The personal armoury of Sir Winston Churchill

Military weapons, guns and rifles for field sports and presentation pieces make up the remarkable collection of the Army officer turned statesman

10+ mins

Lead shot vs steel: The Field's guide to the ballistics

Lead has been used for centuries to deliver a clean kill. What must a gun know before deciding on its replacement?

9 mins

Adapting guns for steel

The lead shot vs steel shot debate continues to rage. But does steel really herald the demise of our beloved old guns – or merely a modification?

8 mins

Mahseer adventure

At the confluence of two rivers on the border of India and Nepal monster fish can be found – if you can take your eyes off the scenery

6 mins

To the litter end

Breeding from your bitch may be satisfying but it is also a big decision, says David Tomlinson, highlighting the issues that you need to consider

4 mins

Tiggy Pettifer

The tug is the drug, says this fundraiser for the Atlantic Salmon Trust, who works to safeguard this exhilarating sport for future generations

3 mins

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2.0T

There’s no missing the latest incarnation of Jeep’s iconic 4x4 as it conquers the countryside. Charlie Flindt finds he’s having a lot of fun

2 mins

Too close for comfort

There is only so much that can be achieved at a distance, finds Philip Howard, trying to strike a balance between solitary confinement and essential repairs

4 mins

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The Field Magazine Description:

The Field is published monthly and dedicated to those brave souls who shoot, fish and hunt way beyond the call of duty. Since 1853, its staff has selflessly brought its readers the cream of rural life, be it pheasant shooting, dry-fly fishing or the distinct merits of Cheval Blanc. If you love field sports, errant terriers and very foxy friends at hunt balls, The Field is for you.