Nicky T Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) So details of the 2011 Clay Shooting Classic have now been released: Date: Wednesday 8th - Saturday 11th June (8th is Services day) Location: EJ Churchill Shooting Ground Format: 150 targets over two 75 target layouts to be shot in one day. £79 entry. Choice of two different start times on each day. So who's planning on shooting it this year? I shot on the same squad as Auntie last year and am planning on booking in on the Saturday again Edited January 11, 2011 by Nicky T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) So details of the 2011 Clay Shooting Classic have now been released: Date: Wednesday 8th - Saturday 11th June (8th is Services day) Location: EJ Churchill Shooting Ground Format: 150 targets over two 75 target layouts to be shot in one day. £79 entry. Choice of two different start times on each day. So who's planning on shooting it this year? I shot on the same squad as Auntie last year and am planning on booking in on the Saturday again I expect I'll do it. I thought they always held it on greenfield sites that didn't normally have clay shooting Edited January 11, 2011 by Chard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I expect I'll do it. I thought they always held it on greenfield sites that didn't normally have clay shooting Apparently this is a 3-year deal that they have with EJ Churchill. I think that one of the layouts this year is going to be on a piece of previously unshot ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 £79 for 150 sporting? That's probably cheaper than a normal practice round at churchills! Nice ground mind. I probably won't bother though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claybuster Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I expect I'll do it. I thought they always held it on greenfield sites that didn't normally have clay shooting They held it there a few years ago and that was not on the normal layouts. Easy ground to get to on the M40. I think I will shoot it on the saturday Nicky, what day are you shooting the essex masters on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Booked on same squad as Nicky, should be good. Sat at 11 bells.The mystery guest may be in attendance to save poor Nicky humping my gun up the hills. So long as he is back for his biking on Sunday he won't mind escorting me. from Auntie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 They held it there a few years ago and that was not on the normal layouts. Easy ground to get to on the M40. I think I will shoot it on the saturday Nicky, what day are you shooting the essex masters on PM inbound Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon081273 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 should be a lot better than last year it was a bit of a joke with some of them hills and no transport churchills is a nice ground so think i will give it a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 do you have to be cpsa registered to shoot this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted January 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 do you have to be cpsa registered to shoot this Not as far as i know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbore Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) Well the Clay Shooting Classic has started and the Services day was today, with self scoring and self buttoning. So here's my opinion of the course etc. Car parking is at E J Churchill's normal entrance but diverted off to a field before you reach the clubhouse. Road is O.K. and shouldn't have and mud problems. Assemble at the clubhouse around 45mins before you start as there are tractor/trailers to get you to the greenfield site, north of the M40. The drive is O.K. to the Red and Blue course, although somewhat dodgy from Churchill's entrance to the greenfield entrance. We almost got hit by a taxi that wanted to undertake our BF Farm Tractor pulling a 20ft trailer as we tried to turn left! Red course is in and out of the trees with three stands over a valley. Usual Clay Classic 14 stands, with one stand of three different traps, full use. Courses this year are varied with only a few 'rangy' targets and a lot of white clays (which break really pretty!). From stand 14 back to stand 1 there are small 'buggies' that will take a squad in one go. Not hugely difficult. Blue course is similar, but half is over the wheat fields and the back half in the woods. Again fairly normal clays with just a few rangy. Blue seemed about 5 clays easier than Red. Blue is also more muddy than Red and needs more straw putting down and shooters need boots. Any more rain and it will be a challenge to walk down the tracks on the Blue course. Tips for the courses: Watch the clays carefully when you get to see them. Sometimes the easiest places to kill the clays are not the most obvious. I had one teal that was so easy, but you had to let it come right back to you. Do enjoy the two middies on about Blue stand 6 or 7, again pick your spot to break them. All in all a nice 'happy' shoot. I think there is a 145-148 in the course ex 150 and I went in expecting about 70% and ended up pretty spot on that percentage. Hope anyone going there has a good time and posts their thoughts. Bob M Edited June 8, 2011 by smallbore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted June 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Thanks for the insight Bob - looking forward to it even more now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Bear Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I shot it yesterday and enjoyed it. I was on the Blue course in the morning & Red in the afternoon. Some of the high clays in the afternoon sun were shoot & hope but apart from that it was nothing impossible. As Bob M says there were plenty of buggies to transport the squads so not too much hanging around. Good luck to anybody shooting over the weekend I hope you win yourself a nice watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psych4shooting Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 going to be there tomorrow to have a look around and see the course. Good Luck to all - anyone falling short or suffering with the nerves then you know where I am.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishdave Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Great set up, any one going should enjoy it. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Always look forward to this one. Only one more sleep to go. from Auntie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbore Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Reports from yesterday say that Ben Husthwaite is in the lead on 144 followed by George Digweed on 143 and Chris Biddlecombe is in third place on 139. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Always look forward to this one. Only one more sleep to go. from Auntie. Apparently it's all on the flat this year Auntie, so it'll be even better than last years slog up and down the hills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Apparently it's all on the flat this year Auntie, so it'll be even better than last years slog up and down the hills The mystery guest will be well chuffed if he doesn't have to hump my clobber up hills. from Auntie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskymac Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Shoot well you lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted June 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Anyone know who won the raffle on the Perazzi Pool shoot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_c Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 I was thinking the same, that was the only chance I had of winning anything!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSMITH1963 Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Hi A few pics of squad 165 at the classic Sebs PW validation not yet active and I did say they would go on tonight With some cropping there some good photos up close. Seb watching Dad and how not to do it Nick picking up a few tips from Percy Posh Paws NickT getting ready NickT on line cleaned the stand with Auntie watching on Auntie loading up Auntie at it any of you guys remember that long crosser Percy Posh Paws after it Here we go again watching Percy Posh Paws for tips Thanks one of my better stands. Spennymore the day after the classic and Percy checking the marker is ready. Aunie Paulos, Myself. There are some more but the server as gone down I bet you guys are say good!! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Some great piccies in there and happy memories of a couple of good days playing out. from Auntie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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