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)
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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)
Will the cold snap effect this years grouse season?
Brrr especially if your a grouse! I recently spent a very interesting few days with one of the UK’s leading grouse keepers. Normally at this time of year the pair counts are busily taking place, however with the weather being what it is this is almost impossible in most areas. It was extremely interesting to […]