Nicky T Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 (edited) I was lucky enough to win a lesson from PW's very own Beretta in this years PW Charity Raffle (well done again to the South before any of them chirp up ) so decided to take advantage of the Mancunian British Summer on Wednesday and redeemed it then Having discussed the day via PM before hand , I met up with Brian (Beretta) at Manchester Clay Shooting Club and after a brief chat we headed out to the Skeet range to have a couple of rounds; partially to warm-up but really to impose the importance of the likes of awareness of what the target is doing at different points along its flight and picking suitable places to break each target as singles AND when thrown as pairs. Suffice to say it was a steep learning curve and Brian swiftly corrected any errors or misconceptions that I had After 75 targets of skeet i stocked my bag up with cartridges and we headed out to the Sporting course to have a wonder round. Brian asked if there were any targets that were causing me trouble, so we made a beeline for those particular stands so that he could watch me shoot and comment accordingly. Brian's advice made the difference and got me starting to hit the target presentations that i had been struggling with it also served to simplify the approach to certain targets and enabled me to decide where was the best place to shoot them and I started to learn how, and when, to take advantage of seeing targets early in simultaneous pairs After shooting approximately three quarters of the course, we headed for a break break to grab a bit of refreshment, a chat about how things had gone thus far and I took the opportunity to have a cartridge re-stock Back out to the Sporting course and it was back to business to see if i had remembered what i had learnt and most importantly if i was able to put it into practice I took the opportunity to shoot a few stands that I hadn't done earlier and demonstated my unorthodox method of shooting driven targets :yp: All in all it was time well spent and has given me plenty to think on about. If any PW'ers t'up North are considering getting some lessons then it would be well worth your while dropping Brian/beretta a PM Edited July 15, 2011 by Nicky T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 nice write-up and good work from Beretta for supplying the prize Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beretta Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 cheers for that nick ill keep it to myself as to what you do to shoot those particular driven as nobody would ever believe me if i told them :o if it works for you, use it :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzurri Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Never had a lesson with Beretta,not a paying one anyway The mans reputation speaks for itself and i'm sure anyone out there looking for good sound advice and coaching need look no further Azzurri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 cheers for that nick ill keep it to myself as to what you do to shoot those particular driven as nobody would ever believe me if i told them :o if it works for you, use it :lol: Use it? I'm patenting it :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Yes, time spent with Brian would be well worth anyones money, and a throughly good egg to boot. from Auntie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDR Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Can i ask what ground beretta usually holds his lessons on...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I know of people who have had lessons at Fauxdegla and Catton Hall for certain, but PM beretta and i'm sure he'll let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin128 Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Sounds like a great day out...love Berettas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthitathing Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I'm sure I heard Chard saying he taught Brian Everything he knows Can't have took him long to show him :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I'm sure I heard Chard saying he taught Brian Everything he knows True story. I was supposed to be showing him how to catch Bass off the beach tonight as well, but we bottled it due to the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthitathing Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Nice write up BTW Nick I think I'll give Brian a call to see when he's free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthitathing Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 True story. I was supposed to be showing him how to catch Bass off the beach tonight as well, but we bottled it due to the weather. I seem to recall you don't do rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 (edited) Nice write up BTW Nick I think I'll give Brian a call to see when he's free He'll have his work cut out with you, you cack-handed **** :sly: I might have a bit of a refresher with the old boy soon, see if he can tell me why my magnificence comes and goes like it does Great coach and a great bloke Edited July 15, 2011 by Chard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 (edited) I seem to recall you don't do rain Bloody right I don't do rain Edited July 15, 2011 by Chard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzurri Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Bloody right I don't do rain Wolds on sunday then ? Azzurri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenG Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Two friends of mine had a days lesson with Beretta, and boy oh boy what a difference it made to one of them He's even started beating me now on a regular basis.. Cheers Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustem Dave Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Two friends of mine had a days lesson with Beretta, and boy oh boy what a difference it made to one of them He's even started beating me now on a regular basis.. Cheers Brian (He's even started beating me now on a regular basis) This wouldn't be hard KENNY G as your only an old has been skeet shooter :lol: :lol: :lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Wolds on sunday then ? Azzurri. You must be 'avin a ******* giraffe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenG Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 (He's even started beating me now on a regular basis) This wouldn't be hard KENNY G as your only an old has been skeet shooter :lol: :lol: :lol Cheers Dave, always good to have ageist remarks Just wait until I win the Welsh Open next weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 What an excellent write up and well done Brian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Nick, damn! I can't believe you've had a lesson with Brian a few days before our duel this Sunday. Now you'll know all the tricks he taught me I'm going to have to rely purely on my handicap for advantage :o Ah well ... Cheers, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beretta Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Roman, throw empty cartridge cases at him whilst hes shooting :yes: worked a treat on weds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Great prize to of won Nick Nice of you to donate it again Brian Shot with him a few time's never a lesson but learnt a lot watching him shoot (cheap skate) Mind you i thought i would of had a free lesson by now just for the duck and venison he's had of me Again as said before me a top bloke who can shoot a bit to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Roman, throw empty cartridge cases at him whilst hes shooting :yes: worked a treat on weds Good tip Brian, thanks. Shouldn't be too difficult to arrange as I may shoot my semi auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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