Every 4-weeks you will find reviews and reports on the clay shooting scene, as well as technical information of interest to competitors and casual shooters of all levels.

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Welcome

Clay Shooting

BACK TO BUSINESS AT EJ CHURCHILL

Thimbleby bucks the trend

IWA 2021 cancelled

NEWS IN BRIEF

Eye dominance kit

Research shows benefits of shooting

New prescription shooting glasses

EYES FORWARD • Jasper Fellows looks ahead to some of the top clay shooting events and competitions of 2021

GIVE IT YOUR BEST SHOT! • Clay shooting is loads of fun and a great way to make new friends. So, find yourself a good instructor and make sure that your first go is safe and enjoyable

GETTING YOUR SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE

DISCIPLINES EXPLAINED

BUYING A GUN

ESSENTIAL KIT

Q&A • Let us know if you have any questions – we have the experts to answer them

YOUR EXPERTS

BOOK IN NOW FOR THE CLASSIC • The Clay Shooting Classic will be one of the Sporting highlights of 2021 so don’t miss out, get booked in for 26-30 May at Orston SG

DETERMINED TO SUCCEED • Young shot Philippa Stroud won’t let anything stand in the way of her shooting ambitions, as Jasper Fellows discovers

WHY WE SHOOT

NICE AND LIGHT AT BUDGET PRICE • Two budget priced lighter loads for comfort at a modest price reviewed by Richard Atkins

UNDERSTANDING THE TEST RESULTS

DEVELOP YOUR SUPER-STRENGTHS • Georgina Roberts explains how to improve your shooting by identifying your strengths and making the most of them

BERETTA AND BETTER • The Italian gunmaker’s latest claybuster offers technical improvements, but will Becky McKenzie like how it shoots?

TECH SPEC

WHY I SHOOT • Stuck in lockdown, Leah Southall reflects on how shooting has helped her develop and grow

WHY WE SHOOT

FIT TO SHOOT? • West London Shooting School chief instructor Mark Heath tells Alex Sayer why you should have your gun fit checked regularly

TIME FOR REFLECTION • Stuck in another lockdown, Mitchell looks back over his start in shooting, and how far he’s come

A QUESTION OF BALANCE • Anita North has advice on building your stability when shooting

BRINGING CLARITY TO COLOURED LENSES • Should targets always be viewed through rose-tinted specs? Or should you take a darker view? James Simon brings a little transparency to the obscure world of shooting eyewear

STEVE SCOTT

GETTING PRESCRIPTIVE

WHICH COLOUR WHEN? • Grey – Reduces all light equally (dulls light) and does not increase contrast. Best used in bright sun / bright light conditions and when shooting directly into the sun.

SHOOTING WITH STYLE • How Edwards Eyewear came to create stylish everyday glasses that are also great for shooting

MODERN HISTORY • Jasper Fellows explains how West London Shooting School combines its deep history with a passion for introducing clients to something new

The Guide

GET A REAL BANG FOR YOUR BUCK • Why buy new when you can pick out something rather special at auction for a bargain price?

GAVIN GARDINER

SHELL SHOPPING • Bruce Marks, shooting coach and director at the Association of Professional Shooting Instructors, sorts through some of the shells that work well for him and his students

Worth considering…

Where to Shoot • Shooting grounds in England were able to reopen when the second lockdown was lifted at the beginning of December, and the country returned to the tier system. Restrictions vary in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and may be changed in response to the covid situation, so check the ground's website or Facebook page before...