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.
Welcome
Clay Shooting
Shooter hailed ‘Woman of the Future’
Remembering Martin Barker
Birmingham 2022 shooting talks continue
NEWS IN BRIEF
New Perazzi marks 2020 Olympics
CPSA Awards finalists
RIZZINI GRAND FINALE • Everyone’s a winner at the final of the 2019 Rizzini Series, but Richard Faulds stands out above them all, reports James Marchington
LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS • There’s still time to find the perfect present for the shooter in your life, but don’t leave it too late! If you’re stuck for ideas, we’ve put together this handy guide to gifts that any shooter would be pleased to receive this Christmas.
NO LET-UP • The clay season may be over for many, but Leah Southall is still clocking up the miles
Nation’s Favourite SHOOTING GROUND 2020 • Our poll to select the nation’s favourite shooting ground is back. Who gets your vote this year?
Q&A • Let us know if you have any questions – we have the experts to answer them
YOUR EXPERTS
CAST YOUR VOTE IN... the Great British Shooting Awards • The shortlists are out for the Great British Shooting Awards 2020 – and you can have your say in deciding who wins
THE SHORTLISTS
TRIGGERING BETTER SCORES • There’s a lot to like about the Caesar Guerini Invictus I Ascent, especially those triggers, says Richard Atkins
TECH SPEC
FINDING THE RIGHT GUN • Georgina Roberts describes her search for perfection, in the face of conflicting advice
BEAUTY OF THE BEAST • Mike Yardley is blown away by the £75,000 Sporting Clays shotgun from Purdey
SKEET’S RISING STAR • Becky Kibble’s success at the World Skeet Masters was just the latest achievement for this remarkable shot, writes Murray Thomson
BECKY’S METEORIC RISE
SAY HELLO TO RHYS • Our new columnist, Rhys Plum, loves the variety and competitive atmosphere of English Sporting
SHOWING THE MEN HOW IT’S DONE • English Open Compak ladies champion Becky McKenzie reveals the secrets of her success to Jasper Fellows
WHAT A HAUL FOR CHERYL! • Mike Bartlett looks back on a phenomenal year for Cheryl Hall
CHERYL’S WINS IN 2019
EXAM NERVES • Mitchell heads to the range to shake off the stress after his first GCSE
SHOOTERS TO WATCH • James Marchington talks to two young shots who have proved they’ve got what it takes to succeed
WORLD CLASS • Managing director Rob Fenwick guides Jasper Fellows around the prestigious EJ Churchill Shooting Ground
LESSONS LEARNED • Ben Cartwright reflects on what he’s learned in his year as a novice shooter
PATHWAY TO SUCCESS • Anita North reports from the British Shooting Pathway Championships and Promatic Grand Prix
The Guide
GUNS FOR LADY SHOTS • The EJ Churchill Gun Room reveal their favourite guns that are ideally suited to female shooters
BEST SELLERS • This month we look at the across-the-board best selling cartridges. Whatever you shoot, be it Skeet, Sporting or something spicier, there should be something here to whet your appetite
Where to Shoot
AUTOMATIC BAN? • Semi-autos – love ‘em or hate ‘em, surely we can all get along says James Marchington