nicknsd1978 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I know this may sound like a daft question but seeing as though I am very new to the sport, how do i go about practising skeet on my own? I say on my own as i will be going shooting by myself. I know there will be other people at the club but before just joining in on a round of skeet I wouldn't mind practising for a few weeks or months first but how do I go about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Does your club have a delay setting on the buttons ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lxtav Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 The ground I go to has an acoustic release system. Or for a bit of unpredictability I take my 6 year old son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Where in the world are you? There's a few clubs with time release gear around - also you might find a shooting buddy on here! I've found a couple and we are all very happy in our shooting bromance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraivi Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I just hang the release button over my opposite shoulder, Mount the gun with one hand, press the button and let her rip. By the time your hand is back on the forend, the target is ready for dusting. Will take a couple of goes, but easily mastered. I get equally , sometimes better scores like this. It sharpens you up on your own. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 If you can't button for yourself ask a member of ground staff, I'm sure there always willing to help and maybe give you pointers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jega Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Where you are mate ,there is always someone on here ready for any excuse for a round or two and Its nice to have someone to point out the little errors that creep into all our techniques from time to time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 We always buttoned for guys on skeet as it nails to DIY it and voice activated thing where not great for skeet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknsd1978 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I'm in newark....I'm taking lessons at the nottingham gun club..... I have another lesson on Thursday so I'll mention it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I went to cocketts the other week and realise i need to shoot my shotgun a lot more!!!! If you ever fancy a round let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAsh Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I am sure you will find someone at any club to take you on a round round of skeet, its really quite easy to lean what you are doing and get instruction on where to look and hold your gun, if you arrive early it may help that way you are not holding up a squad, but we all had to learn and take time with new people Don't try it on your own you will put yourself off the sport by not understanding the basics, just ask the person in charge who will normally tell you who to see or take you around yourself You could also ask your instructor to take you around if they have a skeet ground as a normal lesson When you start it's normal to have "On Report" rather than pairs so each clay is shot as a single, so say station one (High House) would be shot with single shot High House, Single shot Low House, Then the same again but the low house is triggered as soon as you fire the High house and the same around the rest of the course. once your happy you then go onto pairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooksy789 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Hi Mate. My local grounds are both Nottingham Gun Club and Cockett Farm. I've only been to Cocketts but they have memebers of staff that will come around with you have release clays for you on your shout. Its great as it means you can go on your own without the owrry of not being able to pull clays. I'd be up for a day out but may not be for a while as due to money circumstances the shotgun has to stay in the cabinet for a while. Back to air gunning for a bit :( Regards Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknsd1978 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 that's all a brilliant help...making me feel allot better about things....another lesson tomorrow. Might give Cocketts farm a try when i have some more confidence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klem Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 I'm also having lessons at NDGC. I should have my certificate and gun in the next few weeks. Would be great to have someone to shoot with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) Our clay club always has a separate "practice" trap set up, £1 for 10 clays. No shortage of volunteers to press the button, gets quite busy at times Edited August 29, 2014 by phaedra1106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn12 Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 I shoot solo skeet quite a lot, just use the delayed release, hook the button on the top pocket of your vest, get set up, push the button, mount the gun and wind back to your hold point clay comes out shortly after that, you'll be surprised how much time you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknsd1978 Posted August 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 I'll have to see if my club has a delay release feature....sounds like shooting on your own isn't unusual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontbeck Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 No but boring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Pinewoods, just the other side of Gainsborough is a nice little setup and not too far from you either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 I quite enjoy shooting on my own sometimes. Especially when you forget to toggle the delay button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julesy Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Hey guys, Julia (from Nottingham GC) here. All of our rounds are marked so you can shoot skeet by yourself. You can shoot whichever pegs you like if not ready for a full round yet. If you don't want a marker with you then we also have a clay mate system for skeet and DTL. There are plenty of new shooters who would happily go round with you if you want company. Or we have instructors who will just button for you and then give you pointers either at the end or when you ask. Ask about Sunday club next time you are up, it is a group skeet session with an instructor for the newer shooter. We do everything we can to get you shooting safely and confidently, either by yourself or with others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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