The Bosis Queen 20- bore sidelock ejector imported by Victor Chapman is this month’s test gun. It’s the firm’s premium side-by-side and traditionally bench-made in Travagliato near Brescia. As an…
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Pheasant carbonara: a hearty, quick supper
How to make pheasant carbonara
Hanging venison. How long is best?
Hanging venison is the only way to get a really gamey finish to the meat. Venison is the perfect dinner party offering, and will be guaranteed to delight your guests.…
Tips for shotgun restoration
Tips for shotgun restoration is useful knowledge if you have decided your old gun is worth it. Restoration can be a timely and costly venture. Michael Yardley’s tips for shotgun…
The retrieving instinct in pointers and setters
The retrieving instinct comes naturally to our pointers and setters, but over time we have supressed it, relying instead on our spaniels and labradors. David Tomlinson encourages training pointers and…
How to make pigeon pate
Pot Kiln chef, Mike Robinson, shows you how to make pigeon pate
MG6 DTI-Tech: fun motoring on a budget
The MG6 DTI-Tech may bear the weight of MG’s complicated history but it doesn’t seem to have suffered. Charlie Flindt encourages looking past the budget nature of the MG6 DTI-Tech…
Chopped venison heart with chilli salad
This chopped venison heart with chilli salad is the perfect offering for those who like it hot. Struggling for dessert ideas? Try our salted caramel chocolate mousse for a delicious…
Restoring your old shotgun
Restoring your old shotgun is not the easy business it used to be. Michael Yardley investigates what the process involves and asks that difficult question: sentiment aside, is restoring your…
Paul Augustinus, sporting artist
Paul Augustinus conveys the real Africa in his work rather than the clichéd view from the back of a safari truck. Animals often do not take centre stage in his…