Prime assets

Patrick Hook on how to obtain and then keep your permissions in the face of stern competition

Dot the i's and cross the t's

In the third instalment of his series on stalking, Charles Smith-Jones talks about applying for a firearms certificate

Dark horse of high-end optics

Tom Cackett explains why the Leica Amplus 6 stands out with its exceptional quality and affordable price

Redefining deerstalking

Tom Cackett reviews the Pulsar Axion 2 XQ35, a compact thermal unit that is enhancing his stalking experience

Spotlight on female models

Rachel Draper asks: should you be shooting a \"ladies' gun\"?

Strange days

Geoff Garrod on spring drilling, but not as he has ever known it

A hunter to the fibre of his being

Robert Morgan looks at the fascinating life of one of the 19th century’s most notable adventurers and his premature end

Copper-bottomed!

Richard Faulks says the brass and copper bullet developed by the Simpson brothers and EPA could be the answer to stalkers’ non-lead prayers

Signs and declarations

Jon Snowdon highlights what a carcass inspection should entail to ensure deer meat is fit to enter the food chain

Forest clearance

Tom Cackett heads to Sherwood and the Thoresby Estate to seek out some wild lowland reds

Every widthways

In the second of his new series on how to become a deerstalker, Charles Smith-Jones helps you figure out the alternatives when it comes to choosing the right rifle calibre for your needs

Hunting high and low

Paul Quagliana restocks his freezer after a chance encounter and a bit of detective work

Supply and demand

Patrick Hook takes a look at how the cull of one predator leads to the growth of another

Adventures of Nick & Ted

Nick Ridley and his dogs have been on a wild and emotional ride but are hoping for a return to normality

Don't be a dummy

Nick Ridley on the perils of taking marketing blurb at face value

Hedge fundamentals

Fran Ardley looks at coaching your dog to negotiate the obstacles it will encounter when retrieving

Take the field

Geoff Garrod enlists the help of three friends to try to reduce the numbers feeding with gusto on the estate farm's crops

Relaxing breaks in the Cotswolds

Jasper Fellows discovers the friendly atmosphere and beautiful sight lines of Edgehill Shooting Ground

High jinks and high seats

Tony Bracci gets to grips with some unusual jobs on his new shoot, with plenty of surprises afoot

As if from nowhere

After a lean spell, Peter Theobald can't believe his luck when the pigeons return unexpectedly to his patch, and in satisfyingly large numbers

For the record

Tom Sykes runs through some more tips and tricks to make the most out of your trail cameras

Home and dry

Jasper Fellows investigates the benefits of off-range training and discovers the bright future of digital training aids

Pride of place

Robert Morgan on the enduring fascination and passion the Welsh sword has inspired over generations

Standard setter

Charles Smith-Jones believes the beautifully made Miroku MK38 is a top-class gun of choice for any serious Sporting clay shooter and good value for money, too

Treasures of history

George Wallace does some digging into his old 1902 Rigby rifle and discovers its storied 20th-century past

Winchester Diamond Grade

Becky McKenzie says this solid old-timer really shines and is worth anybody's time and money

Express delivery

Richard Atkins takes a closer look at the Lyalvale Express Ultimate Steel High Performance cartridges

Against the grain

Bruce Potts highlights problems he has identified when converting from lead to non-lead bullets in a rimfire and outlines his concerns about this

Shoot north for the show

Unmissable things to see and do at the Northern Shooting Show this May

In the field

Sporting Gun keeps you abreast of the gadgets and clothes to enhance enjoyment of your sport