jojusa Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 I went to Widdrington gun club today for my 2nd ever attempt at clay shooting (got 23/50 first time). First of all, I must say that Widdrington gun club is an excellent club for the novice or experienced shot. A very friendly bunch of guy's who are only too happy to try and help with your shooting if your new to the sport or experienced and just having an off day. It was also nice to see a couple of PW members again (shaun4860 & besty57) and to meet bunnykiller, thanks for a great day lads. It was a sporting shoot 50 birds and it was a beautiful day for it.......... I started off feeling very nervous and shot 3, then calmed down a little and got a 7, then filled my boots with a 10, followed by an 8, then I finished the shoot with a big fat ZERO ! ! ! Clay shooting can be frustrating but I really enjoyed it and finished with 28/50 which I was very happy with and I will definately be going back at some point to try and improve on that score. So for any novice thinking about shooting clays ...... give it a go because you'll love it. ATB John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 Hear hear mate - I don't always (or even often!) shoot that well, but I always have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Well done, that`s not a bad score for a first timer. Go get a couple of lessons though, it will save you thousands of £s in the long run and your scores will jump up dramatically if you keep doing what the instructor tells you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojusa Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Hear hear mate - I don't always (or even often!) shoot that well, but I always have fun Yes sandspider, it is great fun if not a little nerve-racking but that soon passes. Well done, that`s not a bad score for a first timer. Go get a couple of lessons though, it will save you thousands of £s in the long run and your scores will jump up dramatically if you keep doing what the instructor tells you. Cheers COACH, lessons would be good but to be honest I only shoot clays on a very rare occasion (twice infact in 2 years). If I was to do it more often I would have a couple of lessons because I know I was doing a lot of things wrong. ATB John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Yes sandspider, it is great fun if not a little nerve-racking but that soon passes. Cheers COACH, lessons would be good but to be honest I only shoot clays on a very rare occasion (twice infact in 2 years). If I was to do it more often I would have a couple of lessons because I know I was doing a lot of things wrong. ATB John Its all practice John, Glad you enjoyed it again.....now the weather has turned for the better its not a bad place to shoot....lol we turn up and shoot for the fun really.....some take it to heart on the competitions..lol but its the same everywhere you are more than welcome to come along anytime you wish... cheers shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojusa Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Its all practice John, Glad you enjoyed it again.....now the weather has turned for the better its not a bad place to shoot....lol we turn up and shoot for the fun really.....some take it to heart on the competitions..lol but its the same everywhere you are more than welcome to come along anytime you wish... cheers shaun Cheers shaun, I will be back for sure and I look forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besty57 Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 john your doing better than me. .and i,ve been going to s,smiths&widdrington quite a lot.as u said its more nerves than anything.but i try and see it as a bit of fun.and i would be quite happy with that score.and there were some hard birds on sunday.imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudscience Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Its great isnt it .. I too went for my 2nd only attempt on my own today, its seriously addictive. I went to Hodnet (west mid shooting ground) which is just down the road and where PW are holding the North v South competition this weekend, which shaun4860 kindly invited me too to get to find out what goes on at a comp. Dont think I'm going to be able to contribute much to the winning score, but it'll be good to to have a go. My first session was rubbish - major case of the nerves. Second - I was a bit better Third - is a 'competition' this weekend - nothing like throwing yourself in the deep end Good luck on your next time out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 john your doing better than me. .and i,ve been going to s,smiths&widdrington quite a lot.as u said its more nerves than anything.but i try andsee it as a bit of fun.and i would be quite happy with that score.and there were some hard birds on sunday.imo Yes Alan but you had the advantage of partaking in our world reknown sarnies.....John didnt..... says it all really.... shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besty57 Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Yes Alan but you had the advantage of partaking in our world reknown sarnies.....John didnt..... says it all really.... shaun i think i could make them even better .next time i come up i will bring the magic ingreidient with me. mushrooms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 i think i could make them even better .next time i come up i will bring the magic ingreidient with me. mushrooms let me know when and i will bring some black pud as well.... shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besty57 Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 (edited) let me know when and i will bring some black pud as well.... shaun sure will :good and good luck at the north/south shoot.mate Edited May 27, 2010 by besty57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 sure will :goodand good luck at the north/south shoot.mate cheers... i think im going to need it...lol shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojusa Posted May 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 i think i could make them even better .next time i come up i will bring the magic ingreidient with me. mushrooms Not magic ones I hope or the shooting will really suffer. cheers... i think im going to need it...lol shaun You won't need it shaun but ............... Good Luck at the North v South shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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