Matt-Mate

Does anybody have any handy tips for shooting with a steady hand? I know holding your breath can improve accuracy and to use the ball of your finger as apposed to the crease, and apparently army snipers are taught to shoot inberween heartbeats for greater accuracy? If there are any other handy tips for accuracy or general shooting that would be greatly appreciated? Thanks

I know I could have probably posted this in the general forum but I've found the air gunners very helpful and friendly. Anyway, I was wondering for any hunters that have dogs: Do you feed your dogs on a diet of raw meat from your kills? and also what parts of your kill for example will you give to your dogs? Liver etc.. I have two dogs (neither gundogs) and I'd love to make use of the kill properly by not wasting any of it and giving what I could to my dogs. Random question I know but just wondered if anybody had any ideas/opinions Thanks

Simon I have a .22 SMK rifle with a fairly good scope (sorry I couldn't give you a model name) if it helps you identify it it cost me about £160. Dont know if anybody could give me a model name by those details? Simon I have a small amount of knowledge and experience with air rifles but not too much, I love using it in the garden at the moment when I'm not out hunting with my friend who has the same rifle, before I bought this rifle I bought (about a year ago) a co2 powered 177. Bb gun with was a good bit of fun. In short I've loved weaponry and guns in particular all my life but have on

Thanks guys, I seriously appreciate this as you probably explain this regularly to newcomers and it probably gets boring. Yeah I can get a good grouping on a target all within the inch wide bullseye. I'll stick with my .22 for now and see how I get on, i will ofcourse keep you informed and up to date as to when I get my first kill. Thanks again lads x

Thanks guys I really appreciate your time and efforts to explain to me. Sorry zini, I use my rifle to hunt, birds, squirrels and rabbits, I've yet to get my first kill though as I've only been out on my friends land once or twice and it's not very big, it Is woodland but it doesn't seem to attract many birds other than small songbirds. I've really dived into this head first and spent about £300-400 on my rifle and clothing, a jack pyke rucksack, jack pyke waterproof camo suit, knives, gun bag etc. I really want to carry this on and get a fac rifle in a year when I've gained a bit of experienc

I've recently bought a .22 air rifle however I was wondering does .177 have any benefits that I'm missing out on? My gun is a springer and was told this is great for all year round shooting for beginners, I know Co2 can lack power in the colder months but are there any other clear cut advantages to other styles or is it purely down to preference Thanks guys

Thanks guys, what guns do you use and what do you hunt? How long have you guys been at it? I've had an interest for a long time but only just got round to getting started

Hi guys, my names Matt, i live in swansea in wales but originally come from Eastbourne in south-east England, ive recently got into shooting and bought an SMK .22 Air Rifle not too long ago with the ambition to buy a FAC rifle in 10 months or so if i enjoy it as much as i hope i will. id gladly take any tips, advice or shooting permission somewhere around south wales. i plan to go door knocking in a day or two round local(ish) farms. also any thoughts on the nicest tasting game would be greatly appreiciated. cheers, Matt