Essential Kit

On a days shooting, guns are not only the essential kit you need. However, if you are travelling from afar or alternatively do not have any of the following equipment then we would be delighted to help out.

Guns & Slips

Usually guests use 12, 16 or 20 bore shot guns on our shoots we would not recommend any smaller bore size. However, if you do have a beloved 28 bore you would like to use then we will ensure good cartridges are available for you.

However, should you not be able to bring you guns with you on your travels then we also have Beretta over and unders and AYA side by sides for rent. Please note that you may only rent a gun when accompanied by an estate loader.

Guns must be carried between stands (or Drives) in a gun slip. This not only protects the guns in the field but also the vehicles as the shoot party moves around the estates. If you do not have your own then you loader can provide one for you.

Cartridges & Bags

We have a good supplier of cartridges and have them loaded to our own high specification. For the past few seasons we have used Gamebore who produced very good quality cartridges. They are fast, pattern well and have minimal recoil. If you chose to bring your own cartridges, then please make sure they are Fibre Wadded. All our shoots insist that only fibre wadded cartridges are allowed.

12 Bore: Our 12 bore cartridges are suitable for 65mm (2½”) chambered guns and bigger and have a 12mm brass head. They come in 30g (1 1/16oz) or 32g (1 1/8oz) loads with a 5 shot size and fibre wad

20 Bore: Our 20 bore cartridges are suitable for 65mm (2½”) chambered guns and bigger and have an 8mm brass head. They come in 28g (1oz) or 30g (1 1/16oz) loads with a 5 shot size and fibre wad.

Alternatives: If however you require 16, 28 or .410 cartridges then, with a little notice, we can accommodate this too.

Cartridge Bags: If you are double gunning or using a loader whilst shooting with us, then you loader will always have a cartridge bag and will generally prefer to use his/her own bag. However, if you are shooting without a loader then you will need a good bag, capable of holding at least 100 cartridges – just in case you’re in the pound seat on a drive!

Ear Defenders

You hearing is essential and we therefore strongly advise that you always wear hearing protection when shooting. We always have soft disposable ear plugs to hand, but would recommend that you buy some good quality ear defenders too. You can either get plugs that go into you ear or the phones which go over your head. Peltor and Sonic are some of the best, especially the electronic type.