To become a successful shooter you need successful brands behind you
“I first encountered Deerhunter 20 years ago when I purchased a lightweight camo jacket. It was an ideal summer pigeon shooting jacket. Since then I have worn a range of their clothing from shirts to leggings and winter coats. I have to say I am very impressed with the material and workmanship that goes into every piece of Deerhunter clothing. It is warm, waterproof and very comfortable for me when I’m up and down shooting in a hide. Equally very smart in the shooting field ”
— Deerhunter
“My first Browning was an A5 auto. I liked the smooth action and throwability of it in the hide. Semi Autos are ideal for pigeon shooting, they are easy to load and shoot, save on space and there is an extra shell if needed. Browning then gave me a synthetic Maxus which I used for four years. Browning then replaced this with a new Camo Maxus which you can see in all my latest videos. I have shot tens of thousands of shells through them and they have been faultless to this day ”
— Browning
“My distant memories of Eley was in the bottom of my dad’s pigeon hide picking the empty paper cases up. The smell of a fired paper case will stay with me forever. Imagine my delight when some years later I was approached by the same company to become a sponsored shooter and later, an Eley brand ambassador. The cherry on the cake is having my endorsement on every Eley Pigeon Select cartridge box”
— Eley
“I was very surprised to receive an invitation to the CENS Puretone Factory in Kent. They asked me if I’d be interested in trying their in-the-ear hearing protection. I’d always found over-the-ear defenders clumsy and this was a perfect opportunity. It took two minutes to put the mould in, five minutes for it solidify and that was the fitting done! Ever since I first wore CENS ear defenders I honestly wish I’d have found them years ago. By far the most comfortable ear defenders that I have worn. If they are good enough for George Digweed - they are good enough for me!”
— CENS
“The National Gamekeepers Organisation has given me the opportunity to give back something to a profession that continues to give me a wonderful life and enjoyable career. The NGO was formed in 1997 by a group of keepers who felt the profession of gamekeeping was not properly represented. I joined two months after this initial set up and at long last felt that I could do something to protect my way of life. I began as Essex Regional Chairman and continue in that role. I am proud to be an NGO member and serve as their National Vice Chairman”
— NGO
“Me and my two sons Justin and Josh were on the very first episode of The Shooting Show. I was asked to cover the regular pigeon shooting slot. As this was and still is my number one hobby, I jumped at the chance. Anyone that has seen my videos will know that I am a complete traditionalist and do not use anything mechanical, relying purely on fieldcraft. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the viewers that have watched, liked and commented on my videos over the years. The good days and also the bad days.