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
PAUL CHAPLOW AWARDED BEM
Premier League final at WLSS
Croft’s Rolex under the hammer
NEWS IN BRIEF
Breda Zenith gets adjustable stock
Thimbleby launches sim game days
A CLAY SHOOTING CHRISTMAS • T’was the month before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring, apart from your mouse as you desperately search for the perfect gift before the 25th. Relax, we’ve got you covered with enough gift ideas to keep all your stockings stuffed and shooters smiling
MIND THE GAP! • After a long gap from shooting, Peter Chester bursts back on the scene, winning the World Skeet Masters, reports James Simon
BEST CLUBHOUSE IN THE UK?
SHOOTERS’ INSIGHTS
SEAL OF APPROVAL • The CPSA’s Richard Worthington explains what it takes for a shooting ground to get ‘registered’
CPSA CLUB MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Q&A • Let us know if you have any questions – we have the experts to answer them
YOUR EXPERTS
A TASTE OF GAME • Seeland ambassador Sam Betts introduces clay shooters to game, and makes sure they’re dressed right for the day!
WHY CLAY SHOOTING IS GOOD FOR YOU… • Clay shooting is the most fun you can have with a pair of ear defenders on. But did you know it’s great for your mental and physical wellbeing too?
AARON HEADING • Olympic Trap champion shot
MICK KIRBY • Disabled shooter and CPSA referee
WHAT WOMEN WANT • Becky McKenzie reckons if you’re looking for a Christmas present for your wife or girlfriend, this Blaser could be just the ticket!
TECH SPEC
THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD • CPSA Coach of the Year and DTL shooter Lee Wilcoxson discusses his career and inspirations with Jasper Fellows
RETURNING FIRE • With exams behind her, Leah Southall gets back to the shooting ground and another competition
HIGH PERFORMANCE, ITALIAN STYLE • Richard Atkins tests two new 28 gram target loads, one fibre wad and the other plastic wad, from two of Italy’s leading brands
UNDERSTANDING THE TEST RESULTS
A GRAND SHOOT • Mitchell Brooker-Smith heads up to East Yorkshire to compete in the British Shooting Grand Festival
MADE TO MEASURE • When tinkering with the factory stock wasn’t enough, Becky McKenzie decided to bite the bullet and go for a full custom job
HOME AND AWAY • Anita North reports from the latest championships, and looks forward to a busy year of international competition in 2021
WINTER TRAINING • With competitions over, Rhys Plum is getting straight down to work so he can hit the ground running in the spring
BEN’S YOUNG SHOTS DAY • A lucky group of under-18s got a free coaching session and more with Ben Husthwaite at Kibworth. James Marchington reports
USING FEEDBACK • Georgina Roberts has some advice for anyone who receives help during shooting on how to best use the feedback
FINE ENGLISH TRADITIONS • Julian Watson gives Jasper Fellows a tour of the workshop, gunroom and Sporting stands of Atkin, Grant & Lang Shooting Ground
The Guide
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS… • What gun would you like Santa to pop down your chimney? We ask some of our favourite shooters…
Where to Shoot • With new Covid-19 restrictions imposed, shooting grounds in some areas are revising their plans or closing temporarily. Where grounds remain open, they follow guidelines provided by the CPSA, including restricted numbers of shooters and social distancing. Many grounds require you to book in advance. Check the ground's website or Facebook page for...