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HRH Prince Philip 1921-2021 – a true supporter of fieldsports and conservation

Posted on April 9, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Our condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and Royal Family HRH Prince Phillip has died aged 99 this morning at Windsor Castle. He will be remembered as a true countryman with a love of fishing and fieldsports. He was patron…

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Best clothing for the cold shooting season

Posted on September 14, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

As the seasons inexorably turn, and with the long-range weather forecasters predicting a cold snap in December this year, it’s time to think about staying warm in the outdoors. Combrook Men’s Field Coat This classic Men’s field coat is woolly…

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2019: The year that was!

Posted on December 29, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Gun Trade News takes time to reflect on another year of newsworthy industry events and headline news from 2019 3 January – Greggs launched a meat-free version of its sausage rolls 15 January – Theresa May’s Brexit deal was defeated…

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Rabbiting by Lamplight in this month’s Countryman

Posted on November 25, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mat Manning sets up with a scope-mounted flashlight and heads out into the night for some traditional rabbit lamping The ground I’m shooting over tonight is a mixed farm comprising several hundred acres of cattle grazing, cereal crops and pony…

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Learning to Shoot, Digweed Style!

Posted on February 22, 2019 by towens

Move over Percy Stanbury, George Digweed is teaching the instructors at EJ Churchill to pass on his world-beating technique, and Clay Shooting’s James Marchington has the exclusive. Ask any shooter who they want to shoot like, and nine times out…