Author Topic: Shooting Lessons near Derbys, Notts, Sheffield....? (Read 2871 times)

McRennet · « **on:** April 12, 2011, 09:00:12 pm »

Hello,

I was lucky enough to get taken shooting by my OH's father at the weekend up in Scotland. I was under the impression that I was there to take photos of the boys but then they said, 'Go on then, it's your turn'
Shock horror!

However, I absolutely loved it and can't wait to have another go! My dilemma is this, where do you go to learn? Does anyone know of a good clay shooting range with excellent instructors. Would really love to look like a pro next time we go up. Might even do it in secret, really shock them!

Many thanks,

McRennet

little blue · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2011, 09:30:41 pm »

one of my neighbours CP shoots (but I can't ask him til his wife's speaking to us again - don't ask!)

CameronS · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2011, 10:56:22 pm »

What area are you in??
And what sort of shooting are you after practicing?

There are several Shotgun centres in and around fife, but the only one i can remember the name of is cluny clays nea the forth bridge. If there are any game/country fairs coming up in your area there is usually a clay shooting stand/area,(fife show 21stMay cupar; 1,2,3rd June Scottish Game fair - scone palace perth) these are good places to start.

doganjo · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2011, 11:15:15 pm »

I think the heading gives it away, Cameron - Derby?

McRennet, I think the best thing you can do is find a shooting club near you - go into any shop selling hunting, shooting, fishing gear and they should be able to tell you of a few. They would know of clay pigeon centres too.

pugwash · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2011, 11:17:49 pm »

Have a look in the back of Sporting Gun magazine,they have a list of all the clay grounds around the country and the dates they are open.Be warned it can get addictive and expensive!

McRennet · « **Reply #5 on:** April 13, 2011, 07:05:39 pm »

thanks for this folks.

The comment was made on sunday that seeing as we are buying a farm we can't really afford for me to get addicted to shooting!

My OH was very quick to point out that I already have rather expensive hobbies, horses.........!