The cavalry in the First World War did not play a large part in the fighting on the Western Front. But first-hand accounts of those that did see action in…
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Blaser shotgun – one of the best in the world
The Blaser shotgun is making its mark on the covertside, but how are they doing it? They may not be among the 10 most expensive guns in the world, but…
Women’s shooting clubs: our definitive list
Women’s shooting clubs are on the increase. The popularity of the sport has long been acknowledged in some Field circles. But finding friendly guidance has turned into a movement. Girls…
The wheellock. Historical hunting weapons
The wheellock transformed warfare and shooting. Its place in the history of the shotgun and shooting is confirmed. The new mechanism, in existence by about 1500, employed an enclosed, sprung…
Slow-cooked lamb with sherry and saffron potatoes
Slow-cooked lamb is always delicious. And by cooking the potatoes a day in advance you won’t be tied to the kitchen when your guests arrive. This dish goes particularly well…
Dream Alliance gallops his way on to film
Dream Alliance is the extraordinary racehorse, who grew up on an allotment and went on to win the Welsh National. A film telling the true story of how a barmaid…
May 2015
GAME FISHING NUMBER From dusk ’til dawn on the river-bank – fishing after dark is magical; act now to save wild salmon – a plan to save the species; how…
Bare All 4 Bolty naked charity calendar 2015
The Bare All 4 Bolty naked charity calendar 2015 does exactly what it says on the tin. 18 undaunted ladies bared all to raise vital funds for brain tumour research,…
Krieghoff K-80 Parcours
This month’s test gun is a 32in Krieghoff K-80 Parcours over-and-under imported into the UK by Alan Rhone of Wrexham. Rhone is well known for his long-standing involvement with this…
Daffodils are glorious yellow heralds of spring
Daffodils are the first signs of colour in the garden after the drab winter. That other spring favourite, rhubarb, is also creaking pinkly out of the ground at the same…