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New grouse drive in action for first time yesterda

New grouse drive in action for first time yesterday. This is designed to be used in West or North winds. It’s important that a sim day has the scope to do drives that work in all winds otherwise it becomes dangerous and/or boring. The guns really enjoyed this one so that is a bonus!!!

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Pheasant chicks have arrived. We have rented 2 ch

Pheasant chicks have arrived. We have rented 2 chicken sheds which should make the rearing simpler.

Sound on. Not something I was expecting at shoot l

Sound on. Not something I was expecting at shoot lunch and not normally associated with the rolling hills of Wiltshire. But very lovely. Thank you Simon.

Damp but fun. First day of the clays.

Damp but fun. First day of the clays.

Getting ready for the clay season. Moving lunch hu

Getting ready for the clay season. Moving lunch hut and mobile kitchen. First day Friday. Weather looks ☔️

Getting ready for the season. We were told we coul

Getting ready for the season. We were told we couldn’t use gas bottles any longer so had to dig in a gas pipe at vast ££ and complications including accidentally cutting through the village fibre optic cable (not popular). However all is complete and first chicks came on Monday. Quite early but not taking any chances after last year.

A few clips from shooting in Spain last month. The

A few clips from shooting in Spain last month. The joy is the variety of shots from very high, grouse, crossers and standard incomers. While released, the birds are completely naturalised and the noisy and enthusiastic beaters bring in large areas into each drive. The bags are English rather than Spanish and no overage so while your loader counts your birds there is no risk of large €€ if it goes too well.

Unusual view of the rearing field. ❄️❄️❄

Unusual view of the rearing field. ❄️❄️❄️🐥

Last day of a looong season. Finished on a high a

Last day of a looong season. Finished on a high at 16.55 after 9 drives with the keepers and farm staff.

The Germans were over for two days. A great way to

The Germans were over for two days. A great way to end the season (and the day).

What a shoot lunch. Darren from @shellseekers98 bb

What a shoot lunch. Darren from @shellseekers98 bbq-ing scallops caught by him (with chorizo and butter) on the Gunbus bbq on top of the hill. 😋😋

End of the season rapidly approaching. Last sold d

End of the season rapidly approaching. Last sold days done last week. Now beaters/keepers/farm days left.

After two well placed shots on the first animal, o

After two well placed shots on the first animal, over-confidence took over and I made a hash of the second hind (with a stag) although it was a successful outcome.

With driven animals there is plenty of adrenaline

With driven animals there is plenty of adrenaline so even with quite heavy weaponry (30-06 and 180gr bullets) a heart/lung shot rarely drops them on the spot so a follow-up is often required because you don’t want them disappearing into cover. The first shot was spot-on but not taking any risks so took a second.

Another vital consideration is safety. The first 2

Another vital consideration is safety. The first 2 deer in this clip were too close to the skyline when against the spruce trees and didn’t present a safe shot. The shot had to be taken when there was a clear “kugelfang” (bullet catch) and I had more time with the following animals to select the right one when still in a safe zone.

The day itself. Beautiful sunny day -7C On stand

The day itself. Beautiful sunny day -7C On stand for first drive at 8.15 finish 12.30 Afternoon drive 2.30 to 4.00.

With all deer you MUST shoot the calves first so ID-ing what is in a group as they come through the trees can be hard. I passed up some chances in order not to make a mistake.

A red letter morning drive. 5 red hinds, 1 red spiker, 2 boar, 1 roe. Missed 60m running boar pm.

Shooting in Germany last week. Everyone has to pa

Shooting in Germany last week. Everyone has to pass an annual shooting test at the Schiesskino (shooting cinema). You use your rifle and bullets. 3 shots on a rest at 50m boar, 3 shots standing, and 3 shots running. 5 ex 9 is pass.

After that its an hour of fun and good practice.

Shoot report week ended 17th December

COLD! It’s been a few years since we shot in such weather and it reduces the effectiveness of the guns as thick gloves slow down reloading and the cold reduces levels of alertness. But it brings the pheasants in and makes them fly well.

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Family day today. Embarrassing to show labradors i

Family day today. Embarrassing to show labradors in pyjamas but there is no accounting for some owners…..

Always a nice sight to see a hare coming through t

Always a nice sight to see a hare coming through the line

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