100 Bargains at Holts - September 2021

This video reviews several firearms from the Holtz Auctioneers November 2025 main sale, focusing on unique and collectible pieces. A highlight is the Maroku G12 President, a Japanese-made 12 gauge shotgun from 1985, praised for its craftsmanship, engraving, and American walnut stock. Other notable firearms discussed include a Beretta SO2, a 1915 German sidelock non-ejector, a J. Dowall & Sons Scottish boxlock, a Russian MT5S-20 Skibsu over/under, and a rare Ithaca 7E single barrel trap gun.

This video from TGS Outdoors, featuring an experienced presenter, breaks down budget shotgun options into five categories relevant to the UK market. It covers new Turkish imports like Yildiz and ATA SP, undervalued used Japanese over-and-unders such as Miroku and Winchester, opportunistic private sales, classic boxlock side-by-sides, and affordable autoloaders. The guide emphasizes value for money and understanding the trade-offs between new warranties and used quality.

This guide details the operation of a classic American side-by-side shotgun, focusing on safe loading, firing at clay targets, and post-shot procedures. It emphasizes proper firearm handling and technique, as demonstrated by a high-authority instructor. The video showcases proficient clay shooting and safe gun manipulation on an outdoor range.

This video demonstrates advanced techniques for driven pheasant shooting, emphasizing the 'big swing' required for high-flying birds. Expert Jonny Carter showcases proper lead, follow-through, and rapid target transitions in a traditional UK game shooting environment. The footage highlights the precision and skill needed for successful wing shooting at distance.

This guide details techniques for indoor clay pigeon shooting, as demonstrated by a professional shooting sports content creator at the MSZU facility. It emphasizes safe firearm handling, fluid shotgun mounting, and accurate target lead/follow-through for breaking clay targets. The unique indoor environment of MSZU, featuring specialized acoustic walls and clay trap systems, is highlighted.

This video demonstrates advanced one-handed shooting techniques with an over-under shotgun, as showcased by Jonny Carter at Downlands. The expert-level instruction highlights maintaining balance and control during recoil, fluid reloading of a break-action firearm, and successful engagement of aerial targets. It emphasizes high dexterity and familiarity with the shotgun platform.