I fancy trying a new ground in South Wales

[Marcus]

Hi All

 

I am intending to visit some new grounds this year, possibly the 2 in the title.

 

I did speak to someone on here who shoots at Aberkenfig but cant remember the PW members name

 

Anyone know what dates the Aberkenfig shoot meets, whats the cost, would I have to join and become a member etc

 

Thanks in advance

 

Marcus

[Taff Mason]

hi mate, never shot Aberkenfig but i shoot SW 2000 regularly. what do you wanna know?

[SidneyG]

hi mate, never shot Aberkenfig but i shoot SW 2000 regularly. what do you wanna know?

 

Me too, good ground, open Wens,thurs,sat & sunday. Good trap and skeet layouts and at least 1 compac on.

[Marcus]

Thanks for the replys guys.

 

Can I just turn up at SW2000 or do I have to become a member first?

 

I have only shot a sporting layout so far, never done skeet, is sporting covered under the 'trap' section (sorry Im a novice and havent got to grips yet with all the terminology) What times are they open on Sat & Sun?

 

Thanks

[Taff Mason]

hello mate,

 

yeah you can just turn up an shoot whenever you like, no need to become a member but if you shoot there a lot you will save a few quid by joining. as you drive in there are about 6 trap and skeet ranges on your left. they usually put on a mixture of disciplines and a compaq sporting layout too.

 

there a re a few novice stands there too and these can be good for building your confidence on and just warming up a bit before you move onto the proper ones. some of the lads i shoot with do a few pairs on them before we shoot. then up the hill either in the top field or around the back there is a very good sporting section. with pretty much every kind of bird you will ever come across.

 

if your not sure about the different disciplines, in general they are:

 

TRAP-birds going away from you at different angles and elevations. (there are a few different types such as double trap, automatic ball trap, down the line ect, but the principle is the same with all of them) for these you want a tight choke and a large shot size like 7.5 because the birds will be quiet far out by the time you shoot them.

 

SKEET- the same birds over and over again, crossing you at different angles from a low and a high tower, as you move around a semi circle.(they have english skeet and olympic skeet, which is faster and in a slightly different format) for these you'll need a very open choke, and small shot size like 9's because you want to put as many pellets as you can in the air to hit the clay which is pretty close to you but moving very fast.

 

it can be a bit intimidating when your new to the sport seeing all the regular guys with all the gear shooting really well, but i can assure you most people up there will be more than happy for you to shoot a round or two with them, and answer any questions you have. mid day, mid week you'll pretty much have the place to your self though. you may find that if there is a big comp coming up they will tend to put more of a certain discipline on but you can always find something you like there. they usually open from 10 untill dusk, an don't use a sat nav to get there because it sends you to the wrong place

Edited January 4, 2010 by Taff Mason

[bob13]

Anyone know what dates the Aberkenfig shoot meets, whats the cost, would I have to join and become a member etc

 

Hi Marcus

We shoot at Aberkenfig every fortnight, next shoot is on Jan 17th, we start at 10am. It costs £6 for member and £9 (I think) for non member for 50. and £30 for yearly membership. Just turn up and shoot.....

 

Cheers Bob....

[docholiday]

I have to visit my Mum in Barry as she is unwell is the ground close? would love a couple of hours out over the weekend

Doc

[Marcus]

Hi Marcus

We shoot at Aberkenfig every fortnight, next shoot is on Jan 17th, we start at 10am. It costs £6 for member and £9 (I think) for non member for 50. and £30 for yearly membership. Just turn up and shoot.....

 

Cheers Bob....

 

Thanks for that Bob, i'll make a note of the dates in my diary now.

 

Maybe see you up there one weekend

 

Cheers

[Marcus]

I have to visit my Mum in Barry as she is unwell is the ground close? would love a couple of hours out over the weekend

Doc

 

Hi Doc

 

Not sure of the distance from Barry, but I guess it will take about 40 mins in the car from there

[Marcus]

Just off to SW200 for a look, anyone know the address for the Nelson Shooting Ground? I may pass by there as well - cheers

[petethegeek]

Just off to SW200 for a look, anyone know the address for the Nelson Shooting Ground? I may pass by there as well - cheers

Haven't got an address, but according to this list the phone number for the Nelson SG is 01443 821493

[cometa24/7]

cheers for that bit of information bob13,and thanks to marcus for starting this topic,I cant make

jan 17th,but hope to catch up with you lads some time soon if thats cool...

I'll take it as evrey 2 weeks from jan 17th unless otherwise told...Good luck tommorw

who ever makes it, and please let us know how you get off.

[blackbird]

Dont forget you also have Treetops in Newport which is not that far away from you, the ground is open Monday - Saturday & its a real good ground to shoot tel 01633 681197

[cometa24/7]

Hi all, keep the information coming on local clay grounds,such as opening times/days...etc

this thread will be handy for the diary

and we all might get some Good days and well needed practice in..Thanks

[cometa24/7]

this should help,WWW.WCTSA.CO.UK

[Marcus]

Haven't got an address, but according to this list the phone number for the Nelson SG is 01443 821493

 

Thanks for this info, will give them a ring.

 

Dont forget you also have Treetops in Newport which is not that far away from you, the ground is open Monday - Saturday & its a real good ground to shoot :( :blink: tel 01633 681197

 

Thanks Blackbird, will give them a ring also, this looks a bit closer for me. Is it a 'set up yourself ground' or is it like SW2000 and just turn up and shoot?

 

I went to SW2000 today for a look. Impressive place, and the guys I spoke to were helpful as was the lady in the cafe, friendly bunch. Trouble is its a bit of a trek for me, its what im looking for in terms or 'turn up and shoot' and open on Saturdays, but would like something similar, and closer to Bridgend.

 

Treetops sounds promising, as its closer and open Saturdays, which I need to take the boy, as he has Rugby commitments on a Sunday.

[Marcus]

cheers for that bit of information bob13,and thanks to marcus for starting this topic,I cant make

jan 17th,but hope to catch up with you lads some time soon if thats cool...

I'll take it as evrey 2 weeks from jan 17th unless otherwise told...Good luck tommorw

who ever makes it, and please let us know how you get off.

 

Hi Cometa

 

I hope to make the Aberkenfig my regular Sunday shoot, so hopefully will see you there one weekend

 

Regards

 

Marcus

[cometa24/7]

Hi Cometa

 

I hope to make the Aberkenfig my regular Sunday shoot, so hopefully will see you there one weekend

 

Regards

 

Marcus

 

hi marcus,

thanks for replying, i will note the fact you will be shooting aberkenfig on sundays,and i would

like to come up for a meet up and shot one weekend, i will PM you when i get the chance to

make it....thanks again.

[blackbird]

Thanks for this info, will give them a ring.

 

 

 

Thanks Blackbird, will give them a ring also, this looks a bit closer for me. Is it a 'set up yourself ground' or is it like SW2000 and just turn up and shoot?

 

I went to SW2000 today for a look. Impressive place, and the guys I spoke to were helpful as was the lady in the cafe, friendly bunch. Trouble is its a bit of a trek for me, its what im looking for in terms or 'turn up and shoot' and open on Saturdays, but would like something similar, and closer to Bridgend.

 

Treetops sounds promising, as its closer and open Saturdays, which I need to take the boy, as he has Rugby commitments on a Sunday.

Treetops is a sporting clays ground its a pay & play as in you button the traps yourself, its run buy Andrew & Amanda first class people that give you a really good welcome & look after you.

[cometa24/7]

Treetops is a sporting clays ground its a pay & play as in you button the traps yourself, its run buy Andrew & Amanda first class people that give you a really good welcome & look after you.

 

That's a fair way for you to travell 'Blackbird'

 

How often are you up there?

[Marcus]

Treetops is a sporting clays ground its a pay & play as in you button the traps yourself, its run buy Andrew & Amanda first class people that give you a really good welcome & look after you.

 

I gave them a ring today. The lady was very helpful, had all the info I was after, they even offer tuittion for people like me that struggle with barn doors.

 

Hopefully going to pop in there one day this week to have a look at the place. May even squeeze a sesh in on Sat if all goes well.

[HDAV]

I gave them a ring today. The lady was very helpful, had all the info I was after, they even offer tuittion for people like me that struggle with barn doors.

 

Hopefully going to pop in there one day this week to have a look at the place. May even squeeze a sesh in on Sat if all goes well.

Hi Marcus as a fellow South Walian I wondered how you got on with finding a new ground? Nelson isnt too far from me so interested if you went there, or anywhere else.

 

I Rang Nelson, they do ABT and DTL its undercover so no rain worries and non member prices is £5.50 a round (25 clays?) cartidges £4 ish for 25 so £10 a round basically Open wednesday and sundays might pop up there sunday and have a go at DTL

 

Well went and had a go, its different to sporting but still a real challenge (for me at least), very friendly bunch reconmend a trip there if your local and are free wednesday or sunday

Edited February 7, 2010 by HDAV