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Target Shooting a great sport for everyone! In this week’s blog we want to tell you about one of the most inclusive sports around, Target Shooting. Target shooting is a great sport for everyone, men, women, children and the physically challenged. It covers three disciplines including shotgun, pistol and rifle.   Now shooting clubs are going the extra mile to make sure that the sport is becoming accessible to all, with acoustic shooting being one of the newest ways. Acoustic Shooting Acoustic shooting uses specially adapted rifles fitted with special sights, which measure the level of light reflected from a target. The light is then converted into sound to allow the shooter to locate and aim at a target. Participants wear special headphones to hear the sound, which becomes more frequent the closer they are to the target. Field Target Shooting Field target shooting has been popular for several decades now and takes place outdoors i...

Winter walks can be a wonderful thing, with the crisp frosty ground crunching under your feet and clear cold skies showing off breathtakingly views. In order to really enjoy are great walk this time of year the key is in the preparation, as a wise man once said ‘there is no wrong weather, just the wrong clothes’, so in this week’s blog we’re going to give you some tips for having a great winter walk. Make everything nice and toasty If you start off nice and warn the better the chances are that you’ll stay that way. Why not warm up your base layers, sock, gloves and hats next to a fire or on the radiator. Be careful to keep an eye on them you don’t want them to get so hot that they catch alight. Keeping at the right temperature When we think about a winter walk the first thing, we think about is keeping out the cold, but you have to keep in mind not overheating. To avoid sweating it’s best to wear breathable layers which will wick the sweat away from the body. ...

When you love fishing so much, you’ll even go out in this weather! We understand how fanatical people can be about fishing, some even love fishing more in the crazy winter weather. So we thought we should run through some essentials for staying warm and dry even on the stormiest days. Flotation Suits Flotation suits are great for keeping you protected against the wind, rain and cold. However they are not just about keeping warm they're also about keeping you safe. It can be a exciting challenge   battling against the elements, but it's very easy to loose your footing and get swept into the water. A flotation suit works like a life jacket as a buoyancy aid helping you stay a float until help arrives.  They come as suits or as separate jackets and trouser sets. Thermal Suits, Jackets,Trousers & Footwear If you feel that you're not going to be in a position  where a flotation suit would be  required, you'll still need to keep w...

Pigeon Shooting Season is here! Pigeon shooting season is upon us again and we here at Reid Outdoors   are hoping that your shooting days go so well that you have an abundance of birds. So we've put together a selection of our favourite recipes to help you get the most from your rewards. Pigeon & Beetroot Salad This is one our favourite recipes on the BBC Good Food website. The game, fruit and beetroot really compliment each other. Ingredients: 1 tbsp  olive oil 1 garlic clove 1 rosemary Sprig 4 pigeon breasts 100g bag washed watercress 1 eating apple 4 cooked beetroots (not in vinegar) 100g toasted roughly chopped hazelnuts For the dressing 1 tsbp balsamic vinegar 3 tsbp olive oil Method Make the dressing by mixing the balsamic and olive oil together. Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the garlic and rosemary, then the seasoned pigeon breasts. Cook for 3 mins on each side and remove to a plate. Divide the watercress be...

Beaters' Day is coming! After months of scrambling through trees, bushes and hedgerow, wading through mud and ice beaters get to the end of the season and the arrival of the long-awaited  beaters’ day . Traditionally, it was the day that the estate owner gave to his gamekeeper to invite his friends along to shoot. It has changed over the years and the keepers’ day is now more often referred to as the beaters’ day . It’s a great day to reward all the hard work that the beaters’ do all throughout the shooting season. A day where Legends may be forged, reputations might be left in tatters, but one thing is for sure: there will be men, ladies, boys and girls stood with a gun in their hands who have waited for the opportunity since the start of the season. They've earned it. So if you’re hosting one of these great shooting days, make sure your wonderful beaters get the days shooting that they deserve and if you’re a beater getting ready for the big day click t...

Great Coastal Walks in the U.K Even though it's colder and breezier outside we still love a good stroll. As long as we've got our wind and water proof clothing on, with a sturdy pair of boots there's nothing stopping us. Of course it's very easy for us, as we're based in the beautiful fishing town of Brixham surrounded by wonderful coast line to walk along. In this weeks blog we want to share with you some of the best coastal walks in the U.K and yes will be starting with gorgeous Devon. Riviera Line - Paignton Station- Brixham     I know that we're being very bias, but in our defence there is extra something that makes this walk special. Walking away from the traditional seaside town of Paignton towards Brixham, will lead you through beaches such as Goodrington & Broadsands, followed by little coves such as Elberry and  Fishcombe.   It's not just the stunning coast and woods that make this magical, but the Dartmouth Steam Rail...

A Gorgeous Days Shooting at Chargot Estate As a special treat for Christmas I finally got to tick a shoot off my bucket list. Hosted by BettwsHall the Chargot shoot was one that I had been top of my list to take part in for many years and it didn’t disappoint. Betts Hall run exceptional shooting days taking place on their sporting estates across Wales and the South West of England. They’re well known for being leaders in game production, producing the best quality birds for a great days shooting. Chargot is one of the UK’s most renowned estates located at the foot of the stunning Exmoor National Park in Somerset. The steep valleys and open moorland make this the perfect place for a traditional pheasant & partridge shoot. We arrived early for the shot which started at 9 am, but the early start was made easier due to our hosts. The Bettws Hall representatives had everything set up for us, so the only thing that we needed to do was go to ou...

We're back again to help with your Christmas gift ideas, for those loved ones that have left you scratching you head about what to get them  Here are some ideas to add to your Christmas shopping list for the person who loves shooting  in your life. A Gift For The Serious Shooter Hawke Airmax 30 SF 4-16X50 AMX IR AMx IR glass etched reticles are based on the spacing of a 10x Mil Dot and make a great gift for someone who takes their shooting seriously. A Gift For The Stylish Shooter  Guardian Leather Motor Single Shotgun Case Guardian Canterbury Double Motor Case. Combining premium grade chestnut leathers and traditional designs the Canterbury collection has been carefully crafted to produce a range of products renowned for their functionality and classic elegance.  For The Lady That Loves Shooting Pinewood Ladies Hurricane Sweater This wonderful sweater has a high collar and half zip for extra c...