SteveoM Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Had my first introduction to a shotgun today we booked a 1 1/2 hrs 50 clay lesson each, it was exactly what I hoped for . We initially had a good chat about safety in the cafe area, then where introduced to the gun and talked about fit of the gun and our eyes etc. We then followed a few clays with the gun unloaded which i seemed to get the hang of really well. It then came to the dreaded first shot I held the gun so tight the instructor couldn’t move me a mil . He asked me to relax a few times but I just couldn’t (I’ve seen the vid of the Arabs on the shooting range when the gun flies out of their hands and knocks them over) so i held on tight really tight im only 6.1 and 19 stone and was really shocked how little recoil there was, after this point I started to relax, the nerves went away and i really stated to enjoy myself. I got my first left and right first time and hit the bolting rabbit 6 out of 6 times. The only shot I struggled with was the straight towards you and over your head which I missed 4 out of 6 times. Over all i shot more then i missed and really enjoyed it. I will be there again next week. I would also like to thank the guys for Humberside shooting, very friendly and professional 9.5 out of 10 (i deducted 0.5 as it was a bit chilly ) I would defiantly recommend this ground to anyone. Cheers 1 happy shooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigG Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Nice one, really glad you enjoyed it so much. All the best G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Good for you, chap. Good fun isn't it? You're knackered now, hopelessly addicted, skint etc etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Won't be long before the application form's in the post, and looking for the first shotgun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Glad you had a good time and enjoyed it It's great fun Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Another lost soul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveoM Posted January 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Just woke up from my power nap, it must of been the fresh air Our applications went in before xmas and we've both picked the guns we want already we are very organised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthitathing Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Good for you, chap. Good fun isn't it? You're knackered now, hopelessly addicted, skint etc etc etc Was just thinking the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 If you haven't already buy a copy of the BASC guide to the sporting shotgun. You will be more than ready for the interview Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveoM Posted January 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 If you haven't already buy a copy of the BASC guide to the sporting shotgun. You will be more than ready for the interview Jon. Like this My link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveoM Posted January 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 My link even better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 That's the one It covers all the fundamentals of safe handling, shotguns, proof marks, chokes etc. I bought it when I applied and by the time i had my visit the FEO said that all the stuff he normally had to go through i'd explained in his question. You don't have to get it but will give you a good understanding of the basics, the visit is very straight forward and friendly. Good luck and look forward to buying your first gun Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveoM Posted January 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Cheers for that Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berties Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Your addicted now,there is no return now,good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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