Alex C Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Hey chaps, i have been asked to be best man for a mate who is getting married in Jan. i need to sort a stag do pretty sharpish. we have decided on a bit of clay shooting on a saturday morning would be a good idea, followed by a meal and a **** up in the city centre. So question, are there any good grounds around Manchester where guns can be hired and tuition given as some lads have never shot before. Some seem to be really expensive, £70 for 25 clays at one place, so am looking for somewhere which isnt going to cost the earth. Any help will be appreciated Thankss Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limestone_cowboy Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 (edited) I took a shooting party last boxing day to the Boar Shooting Ground at Glossop. (next to the Woodhead Pass Road) Couldn't fault it. No frills shooting ground with some great challenging traps and two skeet ranges. Simple but efficient butty/ cafe bar. Very very competitive prices, probably the best value for money around our area. It's no "Worsley" or "Cloudside" but still a great ground. The owner even sent a fella round with the non-shooters/first -timers to show them the ropes and offer advice. Everybody had a top day out and we will be going back this coming Boxing Day. Give Christain a call and I'm sure he will go out of his way to welcome you all. Regards LSC Edited November 25, 2011 by limestone_cowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Potter Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 I took a shooting party last boxing day to the Boar Shooting Ground at Glossop. (next to the Woodhead Pass Road) Couldn't fault it. No frills shooting ground with some great challenging traps and two skeet ranges. Simple but efficient butty/ cafe bar. Very very competitive prices, probably the best value for money around our area. It's no "Worsley" or "Cloudside" but still a great ground. The owner even sent a fella round with the non-shooters/first -timers to show them the ropes and offer advice. Everybody had a top day out and we will be going back this coming Boxing Day. Give Christain a call and I'm sure he will go out of his way to welcome you all. Regards LSC LSC, To be honest, regarding sending someone out with the non-shooters/first timers, I should think they would !!! The idea of letting first timers loose to wander around with access to shotgun & cartridges is positively frightening. By the sound of the above I would think that the established shooting grounds that specialize in the corporate/party/stag events where you would expect safety to be the first priority would be a better bet even if it does cost a bit more. Manchester Clay Ground (Worsley Grange), Cloudside or Catton Hall (Frodsham Cheshire) would get my vote & not only the for the safety aspect, the clubhouses, catering & even the toilet facilities are so much better it would be worth twice the price. Mr Potter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limestone_cowboy Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) Potter, the last line of the OP "somewhere which isnt going to cost the earth." my 4th line "it's no Worsley or Cloudside" Like I said "no frills" shooting Given the length of time the Boar has been operating I am sure they would NEVER compromise on safety. Your allegations are un-called for and undoubtly unfounded. YOU are accusing an established ground of lacking in safety standards just because I said "they even sent a fella round". I know for a fact he is a qualified safety officer and coach. By the sound of the original OP he wanted a ground that would give him and his fellow wedding guests somewhere to go and try thier hand at shooting, maybe have a side bet and a small comptition along with a bacon butty and cup of tea. Maybe, just maybe, he isn't a High Street Bank "team buliding" or a gang of "up their own a**e" salesmen spending somebody elses cash. Read the OP again before you cast your "vote" LSC Edited November 28, 2011 by limestone_cowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 limestone_cowboy. His name is Mr Potter. To set the record straight, he has made no allegations whatsoever. He merely commented on the words that you posted, from a different perspective. accusing an established ground of lacking in safety standards The comment is inaccurate - full stop. He didn't. You raise the doubts, not Mr Potter. If you don't like the comments - just look back at what you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) alex i work part time as a doorman in manchester to earn a few extra quid pm me nearer the time i will sort you out free entry to the club/bar i work in.. rich. Edited November 28, 2011 by archie1234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limestone_cowboy Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Dear Gordon R Another one who wants to put his oar in. It would appear that MR potter has an ally. I hope you both have a nice time moaning and groaning together next time you go to Worsley, Cloudside or Catton Hall. Stick to the subject. "Stag do in Manchester" I am defending what I think is good, no frills ground. End of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning 425 clay hunter Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) I attend worsley and love it. I did a 5 lesson course and found all the instructors excellent,safe and have a sense of humor. They always do stag party's. I think it's 45 quid each but u will have to check. And also to limestone cowboy u said 'they even send a guy round with the newbies/ spectators' You say that as if it's some kind of extra selling point. I thought all newbies had to be accompanied on a 1:1 basis with a licence holder for the safety of everyone or under group instruction from a qualified coach. In answer to the original question worsley is close to the city centre, Easy to find and very enjoyable. Gets my vote alex all day Edited November 28, 2011 by Browning 425 clay hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limestone_cowboy Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 "I thought all newbies had to be accompanied on a 1:1 basis with a licence holder for the safety of everyone or under group instruction from a qualified coach" 1:1.. 15 blokes on a stag do = 15 qualified coaches ..I don't think so. Who's selling something now? If you "attend" most people "go to" Worsley then why didn't you answer Alex's post instead of jumping in at this stage? Just get a grip and answer the original post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 "I thought all newbies had to be accompanied on a 1:1 basis with a licence holder for the safety of everyone or under group instruction from a qualified coach" 1:1.. 15 blokes on a stag do = 15 qualified coaches ..I don't think so. Who's selling something now? If you "attend" most people "go to" Worsley then why didn't you answer Alex's post instead of jumping in at this stage? Just get a grip and answer the original post. I can't imagine anybody will bother to answer the original post with your ******* attitude. Do you own the Boar, is is it your mate that owns it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning 425 clay hunter Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Limestone cowboy if u took the time to read posts properly u would see that I said OR UNDER GROUP INSTUCTION FROM A COACH. Group instruction from a coach means a group of people under instruction by a coach. I didn't say coach'S did I. And to answer your other question I only saw the thread after you had bleated out all your rubbish and started arguing with other people for no reason. And what has 'attend' or 'go to' got to do with anything. I did a course and liked it that much I got a membership. And would also like to add the op asked for advice and my reply was to talk about my experience at a relevant ground offer my thoughts and it's proximity to Manchester city centre. Which bit of that is not answering his questions. And then u have the audacity to say get a grip and answer the question. You really are a moby aren't you. By th way it's moby D??k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzurri Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Potter, the last line of the OP "somewhere which isnt going to cost the earth." my 4th line "it's no Worsley or Cloudside" Like I said "no frills" shooting Given the length of time the Boar has been operating I am sure they would NEVER compromise on safety. Your allegations are un-called for and undoubtly unfounded. YOU are accusing an established ground of lacking in safety standards just because I said "they even sent a fella round". I know for a fact he is a qualified safety officer and coach. By the sound of the original OP he wanted a ground that would give him and his fellow wedding guests somewhere to go and try thier hand at shooting, maybe have a side bet and a small comptition along with a bacon butty and cup of tea. Maybe, just maybe, he isn't a High Street Bank "team buliding" or a gang of "up their own a**e" salesmen spending somebody elses cash. Read the OP again before you cast your "vote" LSC If you knew this 'Fella' was a 'Qualified Coach' why didn't you say that in the fist place It would have saved a whole load of grief Azzurri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timps Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) Just get a grip and answer the original post. A little ironic seeing as your last 3 posts weren't to do with the 'original post'......Just saying. You do seem a little over sensitive, anybody hiring a gun without a licence needs to be accompanied. The way you have worded your original post seemed to intimate this was not the norm at the Boar Shooting Ground hence why people have pulled you about it, if it’s just a badly worded post then is worth considering, if not then the criticism is justified. Oh and before you tell me to get a grip, answer the post, or other toys out of the pram quips it’s a public forum and you were not in charge last time I looked. But to answer the original post £40 Per Head for 25 including everything or £60 for 50 including everything at Manchester Clay Shooting Club. The one thing Manchester Clay do well is stag do’s (Edit to add I think the prices I quoted are + vat) Edited November 28, 2011 by timps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Potter Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the support Gordon, Chard, Azzurri & Timps think you summed up the salient points of my post better than I could. That being said I really can't be a**ed to answer limestone-cowboy's rant at his mis-interpretation of my post. I will however do as he suggests and advise the original poster, Alex C you have a choice between a cheap and probably cheerful field with very few if any facilities (toilets etc.) or somewhere to sit down to have a brew and the obligatory bacon butty. These grounds are the backbone of sporting clayshooting in the UK and I would never dismiss or insult them. However the 3 grounds I mentioned in my 1st post are geared up to deal with groups such as yours, the one I know best is Catton Hall were you can choose from a range of activities not just clayshooting,they have quad bikes, paintballing, archery, air rifles and so on. These places are not cheap but at least, especially at this time of year, you will have a warm clubhouse to retire to for that brew & butty. So, as with most things in life, you get what you pay for and I would think you would have a better experience at the more focused grounds. The other thing to take into account is the travel costs, as someone else has said Worsley Grange or more properly called Manchester Clay Shooting Club is by far the closest to the centre of Manchester, you could well blow the difference in costs in fuel or minibus hire. Good Luck with wherever you choose. Mr Potter Edited November 28, 2011 by Mr Potter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limestone_cowboy Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) MR Potter Why didn't you post these comments on the 25th? Didn't the OP ask for a shooting ground for a stag do? Did I not recall my experience at the Boar? Is that not a valid response to the original post. As for the moby comment. Like I said before get a grip. Edited November 28, 2011 by limestone_cowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Now it's name calling .. Like I said before "Get a grip" No......can't see any name-calling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Alex, it sounds to me that you will be having the stag do sometime in the next couple of months and with that in mind, Mr Potters advice is sound (Manchester Gun Club), I have shot at all the previously mentioned venues and from a variety of learner stands, safety, quality staff,a cracking gang hut and prices, geared up for exactly what you need. No contest.from Auntie. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beretta Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 def worsley or catton. isnt limestone picky :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex C Posted November 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Hopefully we will be able to sort something out. The problem i can see is that half of us are experienced shots and the other half probably dont know which end of a gun is the dangerous bit. No doubt the novices will pay gladly but i will have to suffer the ''how ******* much'' from the more experienced chaps, hence the reason for asking for somewhere reasonably priced. I think i am just going to have to put my foot down and we will try the one mentioned near the city centre as it will probably be the best to get to. I may have to offset the extra money spent with ugly strippers instead of an expensive lap dance joint Again thanks for taking the time to chip in (even if it did get a bit heated) :blink: Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning 425 clay hunter Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 I called him a MOBY because I saw the post, thought I would contribute my thoughts then proceeded to read him trying to slag off everything anyone said. My vote was for Manchester clay shooting and my advice to Alex is if he's unsure ring them up and arrange a visit at the weekend where u will be able to have a look around as a spectator with ear/eye protection provided and get a feel for it. call andy who's number is listed on the website and have a chat.ive always found him very friendly. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 I think you should go into town, get completely arseholed and find some hookers. Bish-bash-bosh. Job jobbed. 'Ave a banana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timps Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 No doubt the novices will pay gladly but i will have to suffer the ''how ******* much'' from the more experienced chaps, hence the reason for asking for somewhere reasonably priced. If you speak to Andrew at Manchester and explain that some have their own guns and don't need tuition I am sure he could come to some arrangement. There is also nothing stopping you forming two groups and following the non shooters group round the corporate traps in a group of experienced shooters then you would only have to pay £25(ish) per 100 clays for the second group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Potter Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 I think you should go into town, get completely arseholed and find some hookers. Bish-bash-bosh. Job jobbed. 'Ave a banana Chard told me he can personally recommend Canal St. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Chard told me he can personally recommend Canal St. It's no good for vegetarians down there....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 limestone _cowboy - get a grip seems to be your answer to anyone who doesn't share your view. About time you took some of your own advice. You are in grave danger of making a bigger fool of yourself. :lol: and that would take some doing. Alex - on the original subject matter - I would recommend Manchester Clay Club. They are set up for this type of event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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