Gordon R Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 I haven't been to Catton hall in the last 20 years. Went today, on my way to Wales, to pick up a guncase from DSPUK. It was a decent ground back then, but looks to have moved with the times. Well kept grounds, decent safety cages and what appeared to be decent targets. I will be making a return visit soon and will try to drag our shooting party over there. I would appreciate some info:- Is it felt or plastic wads? Which days are they open? What do they have in the way of disciplines? Price? I have looked on their web site. Very glossy, but just about as useful as a chocolate fireguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian E Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 It's most certainly one of the better grounds in the area, it's a major shame they don't open on a Saturday for practise, and later in the summer on a Wednesday They put a good selection of targets on for newbies and experts alike, and is one of the few places you can shoot down hill, in the woods. Wednesday is practise, it's non clay mate so you will need someone to button, but there will be plenty of people there.. Next Reg'ed comp is 26th June Plastic Felt and steel allowed There is a skeet layout but it's normally used as a ESP stand. Open Practice day every Wednesday - 10:30 till 4pm Sporting Bird 14 Traps 10.30am - 4pm 50 Clays - £13.00 75 Clays - £17.00 100 Clays - £21.00 refreshments available in our Shooting Lodge - Dish of the Day and a Tea or Coffee - £5.00 **Please sign in at the Shooting Lodge prior to shooting** Thank You Most of the info is on the web site http://www.cattonhall.co.uk/site/1/Events.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted May 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Ian - thanks for that. I missed the events diary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian E Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Drop me a msg if you fancy the 26th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) Gordon Thanks for meeting me and was nice to meet you -- We (mate and myself) had a good shoot today - nothing over the top but good enough to fool you if you are not paying attention which neither of us was. - Must pull my socks up in future. - If you go have a good day. dave Edited May 30, 2011 by DSPUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted May 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Dave - it was a pleasure to meet you, but the ground improvement was a real bonus. It looks professionally run and presents the sport in a very good light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 (edited) yes agreed catton is a well run, clean and tidy, with some great clays, me and the missus were there on monday, met up with the men of mag and seen the potters too good stuff indeed Edited June 2, 2011 by Paul223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashy Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Im new to Clay shooting and am therefore not much good, but I would like to at least take part in a competition shoot just to see what the fuss is all about. Catton Hall isn't far from me, so would the shoot on the 26th be suitable for a first timer? Do I need to be 'registered' to shoot? (not sure what that means...) Any info appreciated. PS I will give Catton Hall a call, but it would be nice to get some input from the shooting rather than corporate side as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timps Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) If my memory serves me correctly I think Catton was my first registered shoot. It’s a good introduction to registered shooting as it’s a nice shoot not too easy or too hard, it will be of a harder standard compared to your corporate or practice stands though. If you are not a member of the CPSA you are supposed to buy a CPSA day pass to compete in registered comps (its either £3 or £5) and you should not be entered in the prize fund. I don’t think I have seen any ground enforce this rule though and will let you do birds only at the normal price. It’s well worth a try, just turn up pay your entry and enjoy the day I am sure there will be a few from PW going Edited June 8, 2011 by timps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I expect I'll be there on the 26th. El Magnifico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beretta Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 is it the bi-yearly meet up again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian E Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Flashy just turn up and shoot birds only, if you want to meet up drop me a line closer to the date and I will do my best to give you a few tips as we go around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashy Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Cool, I will check with the 'events secretary' to make sure she hasn't signed me up to some ludicrous bike ride or basket weaving event and if not I shall be there. Thanks chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barn_Owl Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Im new to Clay shooting and am therefore not much good, but I would like to at least take part in a competition shoot just to see what the fuss is all about. Catton Hall isn't far from me, so would the shoot on the 26th be suitable for a first timer? It may be prudent to have a practise on Wednesday prior to the comp. You will learn far more by walking around with Ian E than actually shooting the comp. if you are a poor shot. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I expect I'll be there on the 26th. El Magnifico I'm up for a trip to Catton on the 26th too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timps Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I have a voucher for a shoot there so I am going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I believe that Kingsley is also on that day, so it could be a Kingsley/Catton combo for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Potter Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 is it the bi-yearly meet up again Is that twice a year Chard shooting in a frock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian E Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 He's lost that much weight all his best frocks don't fit him, a trip to Peacocks is on the cards I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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