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The Story of the Wellington Boot

October 8, 2026
From the Duke of Wellington’s calfskin boots to a million pairs for the trenches and the Frenc...
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The Little .410: Small Bore, Big Character

October 7, 2026
The little .410 is having a moment on the clay ground and in the game field. A friendly guide to why...
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Shotgun Licensing: The Story So Far

October 1, 2026
More headlines about shotgun licensing, but is anything actually changing? Here is the plain version...
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The Story of the Barbour Jacket

September 26, 2026
From oilskins for sailors on the North East coast to the jacket hanging by half the back doors in th...
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 Shotgun Shot Sizes Explained

September 26, 2026
Shot sizes are one of those things that catch almost everyone out at some point. The system runs bac...
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Where have all the acorns and conkers gone?

October 3, 2026
You may have noticed it on your walks, or seen it doing the rounds online: there are hardly any acor...
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Everything for the country dog: coats, leads and gundog kit

September 19, 2026
A good country dog is rarely off duty. Whether yours spends the morning at the yard while you muck o...
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Firearms licensing: how does your police force measure up?

September 19, 2026
If you have ever waited what felt like an age for a certificate while a friend one county over had t...
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Alan Paine Sizing Charts

Alan Paine clothing has three defined fits, ‘Shooting Fit’, ‘Classic Fit’ and ‘Fashion & Tailored Fit’. The fit can be found under the features tab on each product page – please see the fit definitions below in order to help you choose the best style for you.

The Shooting Fit builds 10″ to 12″ into the garment from actual chest size, allowing for movement and layering.

The Classic Fit builds 5″ to 6″ into the garment from actual chest size, allowing for layering.

The Fashion & Tailored Fit builds 6″ to 8″ into the garment from actual chest size for a closer fit.
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