tbox Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 First off HELLO! As a Newbie this looks like an excellent forum and I'm really enjoying browsing around it. I wonder if anyone out there could offer a beginner some advise on the best way to get cracking. I've been pigeon shooting a few times with a good mate of mine and really enjoy it, but he's a little light on useful coaching skills (other than a thorough saftey briefing - which is obviously not to be taken lightly!) What I would really like is to get a thorough introduction to the shotgun and start getting the basics right from the start. Can anyone recommend a good introductory course that covers the basics of shooting, as well as gun-care, safety etc? I'm Surrey based but happy to travel up to a couple of hours for the right training. Cheers, TBox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 hiya mate, firstly welcome!!! were in surrey you from mate? theres a few surrey boys on here. john boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
here iam Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Welcome Mate join your local clay club or ask in your local gun shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbox Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 hiya mate, firstly welcome!!! were in surrey you from mate? theres a few surrey boys on here. john boy Hi John boy, Thanks for welcome and reply! I'm actually just outside Kingston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Welcome to the site, go along to your local clay pigeon shooting club/school and get yourself a lesson. Its a good intro into the sport and you will be surprised how much you learn. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Hello and welcome to P.W from Cornwall... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbox Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Welcome to the site, go along to your local clay pigeon shooting club/school and get yourself a lesson. Its a good intro into the sport and you will be surprised how much you learn. Good luck Many thanks for th welcome. Getting up to a clay club/school seems to be the prevailing advise so I think I will take it... Thanks! Looking via the Interweb Bisley seems to be the main school that pops up on a google search. Any members got a view on Bisley - good/bad etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Many thanks for th welcome. Getting up to a clay club/school seems to be the prevailing advise so I think I will take it... Thanks! Looking via the Interweb Bisley seems to be the main school that pops up on a google search. Any members got a view on Bisley - good/bad etc? http://www.bisleyshooting.co.uk/content/in...5&Itemid=28 Never been myself but I know a few lads off here shoot there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbox Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 All, Thanks for the many kind welcomes and advice. Just spent some time looking round and this site is a fantastic resource. Loving it! James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Welcome! I keep meaning to check out Bisley. One of these days.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robalex Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Welcome to PW Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burntout Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 welcome along, keep a close eye on the forum, some cracking advice and it's helped me a lot so far in my understanding of shotguns, having moved from Air rifles previously. I'd have to say get a lesson or two - cost around £50 for an hour and get practicing down your nearest clay club....this is my intention as soon as the papers pop through my door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeinVA Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Welcome dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 All, Thanks for the many kind welcomes and advice. Just spent some time looking round and this site is a fantastic resource. Loving it! James. Hello James - more than welcome to shoot over my land fella- seeing as you bought the Bettinsoli from me- I guess Im a tad too far though!!!But Im willing to show you the ropes along with some pigeon too- if you fancy the drive Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 (edited) Hello James - more than welcome to shoot over my land fella- seeing as you bought the Bettinsoli from me- I guess Im a tad too far though!!!But Im willing to show you the ropes along with some pigeon too- if you fancy the drive Les Nice offer from Lez ..............................but remember he wears strange camo on his head that may require kissing him! LOL Check out his last Trago Mills shopping trip! link added >>> mistletoe man <<< Edited November 1, 2009 by malkiserow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R C power Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbox Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hello James - more than welcome to shoot over my land fella- seeing as you bought the Bettinsoli from me- I guess Im a tad too far though!!!But Im willing to show you the ropes along with some pigeon too- if you fancy the drive Les Nice offer from Lez ..............................but remember he wears strange camo on his head that may require kissing him! LOL Check out his last Trago Mills shopping trip! link added >>> mistletoe man <<< LOL!! All a bit scarey!! but seriously Les. Many thanks for that kind offer. I will definately take you up on it sometime. Always love a trip down the A303 to the west country! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiiithy Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbox Posted November 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 http://www.bisleyshooting.co.uk/content/in...5&Itemid=28 Never been myself but I know a few lads off here shoot there Well I took the advice of most people on this thread to get up to a clay club, followed the link above for Bisley Shooting Ground (Many thanks sharp_shooter_sam!) and this morning went up to Bisley for the first of 6 lessons. Blumming brill!!! Sarah White is a cracking teacher IMHO. Well not just IMHO. bumped into a bloke in the carpark who was hoping to book Sarah (sorry fella.. snooze you loose!) Can't wait till next lesson on Monday. I'm hooked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fancyacuppa Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Welcome Aboard me owd fruit......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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