IKNIGHT167 Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Good Evening, New to the sport so obviously at the learing stage. Could anybody tell me what the etiquette is at shooting grounds regarding waiting for a turn or how long you would take up a particular stand for at a Sporting layout. For example at Doveridge if you are shooting on a stand and somebody else approaches that stand and waits, is it normal for you to finish as soon as possible to allow them a turn, or is it normal to continue until you have finished and then make way. As a newbie I would particulary want to practise on one or two traps rather than try several others. I wasn't sure if it's O.K. to "hog" one trap for say half an hour or so? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Good Evening, New to the sport so obviously at the learing stage. Could anybody tell me what the etiquette is at shooting grounds regarding waiting for a turn or how long you would take up a particular stand for at a Sporting layout. For example at Doveridge if you are shooting on a stand and somebody else approaches that stand and waits, is it normal for you to finish as soon as possible to allow them a turn, or is it normal to continue until you have finished and then make way. As a newbie I would particulary want to practise on one or two traps rather than try several others. I wasn't sure if it's O.K. to "hog" one trap for say half an hour or so? Cheers It's always going to come down to your discretion, depending on how busy it is but I wouldn't tend to have more than about 5-6 pairs before letting someone else on. Most wouldn't mind you having a few more but I prefer to let the next in line have a go and then jump back in. Don't rush your shots though - you have every right to be there. Just don't push it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Take the required amount of targets, in your own time (but not taking the **** with banter or breaks between) and that should be fine. The stands don't have to be done in order and as I often shoot on my own (with the missus pressing the buttons) if I get to a stand with loads of people on it I skip it and come back to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKNIGHT167 Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalgeezer Posted July 20, 2010 Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 Welcome to the Sport of Clay Busting and the Forum I am a relative newbie as only six months in, but think from what you are saying, so long as you don't take the "urine" and explain to those around you that you are new most people who shoot can't wait to try and help let alone give you some time on the stand - but think after five pairs or so it fair to let others have a go or move to another stand. I would also suggest it is good to keep moving stands to try different targets rather than keep to one stand. Variety is good..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therealchucknorris Posted July 20, 2010 Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 If you fancy getting your eye in on a few clays then it's worth having a look at a local ground that does DTL. You'll be able to take 25 clays from slightly different positions thus giving you a good perspective on where your gun is shooting with the added bonus of no-one queueing behind you. Once you've got your confidence up then give all the sporting stands a go - the variety is well worth it and you'll learn more about lead than weeks on DTL. Above all, enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 Alll depends on the course. At my local Sunday straw bale there's only 3 hours available for everyone to shoot and we're all wanting to complete cards; there's no time or place for anybody to just practice. Another ground I shoot is purely for practice and, within reason, if you want 100 tries at one bird then that's what it's there for. Well done for asking, just use common sense regarding queues; if there's just a couple behind you offer them the chance to go then you go again. Other aspects of etiquette not always observed are to be fairly quiet when someone else is shooting, he may want all the concentration he can get and not appreciate you biting wit and/or the raucous response of your pals. Similarly don't crowd or hurry him. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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