Author: Adam
Shooting Gazette: I shoot with a multi‑choke over-under. Is it ever worth changing the chokes for high bird days?
In his Expert Instruction column in the Shooting Gazette, this month Adam gives an expert view on the question: ‘I shoot with a multi‑choke over-under. Is it ever worth changing the chokes for high bird days?’ Expert Instruction (Shooting Gazette February 2017)
Shooting Gazette: In the last month of the season should I be thinking about increasing pellet size or shot load?
In his Expert Instruction column in the Shooting Gazette, this month Adam gives an expert view on the question: ‘In the last month of the season should I be thinking about increasing pellet size or shot load? Or is this a bit of an old wives’ tale?’ Expert Instruction (Shooting Gazette January 2017)
Shooting Gazette: Tips for the walking gun brief
In his Expert Instruction column in the Shooting Gazette, this month Adam gives an expert view on the question: ‘When I get the dubious honour of being a walking gun or having a ‘roving brief’ at the end of the line I often struggle on long crossers, which are inevitable with no neighbours. Any tips?’ Expert Instruction (Shooting Gazette December 2016)
Shooting Gazette: How can I improve my cartridge-to-kill ratio on high birds?
In his Expert Instruction column in the Shooting Gazette, this month Adam gives an expert view on the question: ‘How can I improve my cartridge-to-kill ratio on high birds? I’m not a bad shot but I really don’t seem to hit many of these really high birds. Do I need to give them more lead, have longer barrels, heavier loads or […]
Shooting Gazette: Can you recommend the best cartridge load for standard driven pheasants?
In his Expert Instruction column in the Shooting Gazette, this month Adam gives an expert view on the question: ‘As we move towards the pheasant season can you recommend the best cartridge load for standard driven pheasants, and I don’t mean 60-yard skyscrapers?’ Expert Instruction (Shooting Gazette October 2016)
Shooting Gazette: Should I use a gun with shorter barrels for September partridge shooting?
In his Expert Instruction column in the Shooting Gazette, this month Adam gives an expert view on the question: ‘I normally shoot with 30″ barrels but should I use a gun with shorter barrels for September partridge shooting? I have struggled in the past to react to coveys bursting over hedgerows with the longer barrels.’ Expert Instruction (Shooting Gazette September 2016)
Shooting Gazette: How can I make my gunmount more consistent?
In his Expert Instruction column in the Shooting Gazette, this month Adam gives an expert view on the question: ‘How can I make my gunmount more consistent?’ Expert Instruction (Shooting Gazette August 2016)
Shooting Gazette: Do I need a fitted gun or can I just buy off the shelf?
In his Expert Instruction column in the Shooting Gazette, this month Adam gives an expert view on the question: ‘I’m a normal sized 40-year old man and want to spend approximately £2,000 on a gun for clays and game. Do I need to get one fitted for me or can I just buy off the shelf?’ Expert Instruction (Shooting Gazette July 2016)
Shooting Gazette: Can you shoot too much on a simulated game day?
In his Expert Instruction column in the Shooting Gazette, this month Adam gives an expert view on the question: ‘Is there a danger of getting over-excited on a simulated game day and shooting too much, thereby allowing some bad habits to creep in. Or can you never shoot too much?’ Expert Instruction (Shooting Gazette June 2016)
Shooting Gazette: Why proper gunfit is vital to good shooting
Gunfit is often described as a dark art. This article looks into what lies behind the mystery and what benefits a custom-fitted shotgun give you in the field. Gunfit (Shooting Gazette November 2014)
Shooting Gazette: 10 Top Shooting Instructors
Shooting Gazette features Adam in their list of 10 Top UK Shooting Instructors 10 Top Instructors (Shooting Gazette June 2014)