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Shotguns
We stock shotguns to suit any budget and application from the best English Game guns to something lower budget for a bit of rough shooting or for the odd clay.
Peter Stratton
“ Left school at 18 and went to work for my dad (Jack) at Turners. I spent time in the workshop and on the shop floor selling. I learnt most of what one would call 'journeyman repairs' and learnt to restock shotguns … ”
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Gun Fitting
There is no text book to refer to in fitting a gun. Shotgun shooting is simple hand/eye coordination. One must be able to read the individuals movements from 
gun mounting coupled with movement. Basically, when a gun fits it will shoot where you are looking. When one has arrived at this point, the rest is speed of swing - not many people think lead. The self-styled coaches at many shooting grounds today have little experience in the real craft and you can count on less than one hand those that can fit expertly.
I recently sold a pair of Purdey's to a client, he went to a local high brow shooting ground to have them fitted and they couldn't do it. In turn, they rang me to ask if I could go over there and teach them how to do gun fitting. Needless to say, my response was negative.
Peter is available for gun fitting by appointment.
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The Importance of Trigger Pulls
When did you last have the trigger pulls tested on your gun? If you ask the majority of sporting shooters when they last had their trigger pulls tested, a very high percentage will say never! They can vary enormously and many shooters do not realise the importance of trigger pressure. A positive, well regulated trigger pull can be the difference between hitting and missing the target. Recently a woman client called to see me regarding...