Sporting Rifle

Stalking debutant

I’ve always been one for promoting and bringing in new faces to the sport, especially people who have never experienced rifle or shotgun shooting. It gives a real sense of achievement bringing somebody from never holding a rifle to being a confident, competent shot on the range and in the field.

Having to cull a number of Chinese water deer myself, I very often give the opportunity to a beginner or to someone who has never experienced this method of hunting before. I find it’s a great way of teaching somebody the best ethical way of hunting.

Working closely with several companies, I very often request a newer member of their staff to come along to experience the sport they are involved in. After having conversations with Karl from GMK, he

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