johnny_cashed Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Good evening, I'm David and only recently started to try out the sport and really like it. I've got my SGC in with Derbyshire police for about a month now - how long does it usually take before they come make a visit? Also, are there any friendly clay grounds in north east derbyshire/south yorkshire? I went to Lowes Lane in Newark which was great, but about an hour each way so was looking for something closer - also tried the site around Premier Guns. Finally, last question - should I treat my first gun as a learning experience - something which fits relatively well and get use to lead and so on before thinking about buying a more expensive gun? And should I be looking at a newer turkish or an older european/japanese make as a first gun? Lowes Lane and Premier Guns both suggested a 525 but they're a bit of an expensive outlay before I know if I could be any good at it! I'm going to have a chat with Euroguns tomorrow to see their take on it. Anyone got a 4/5 gun cabinet they want to sell me relatively cheaply? Thanks, sorry about all the questions, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Hi David. Welcome to PW. Enjoy your stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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remy 700 Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Hi dave welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 welcome :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitclays Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) welcome Dave and get yourself to THE CHATSWORTH COUNTRY FAIR at the start of september, i run the clay shoot and there are loads of PW folk there.(as its just down the road from you) Edited April 10, 2012 by hitclays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noxop666 Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 welcome david . im in dronfield . i put in for a variation on my fac and also a grant on a sgc .1st week in feb . phoned last week to ask how things are .and was told they were only just starting on febs paperwork. only just moved to derbyshire area .in the past have come under notts police . who have allways only taken 2 to 3 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trowel 7 Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 welcome there are quite a few good clay shoots round derbyshire were are you based Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolhead Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Hello Dave, Look up the list below; Amber Valley Shooting Club Copper Beeches Shooting Ground Darley Dale Clay Pigeon Shooting Club Nottingham & District Gun Club I hear Derbyshire are quite busy and are running at about 2 months turnaround. Have a look in Neville's in Alfreton. Probably best to go for a budget of about 500 until you're sure you want to take it further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HW682 Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Hi Dave You might also want to try cockett farm just past Mansfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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johnny_cashed Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Thanks guys for the welcomes and suggestions. Having been to a few shops now I think I'm going to go for a cheapish lanber which fits, and then use the rest on lessons. I spoke to Derbyshire Police on Friday and they were running mid Feb applications so it may be some time yet. But, my gun cabinet arrives tomorrow or tuesday so at least that will be in place. Cheers, will check out some of the locations suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umney531 Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 i mate ime from chesterfield theres a good clay ground near east midlands airport every 2nd sunday theres also one at freebirch at cutthorpe not tryed this one yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trowel 7 Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 i mate ime from chesterfield theres a good clay ground near east midlands airport every 2nd sunday theres also one at freebirch at cutthorpe not tryed this one yet hi mate wot is the shoot at cuttthorpe you got address and any details mate cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 http://www.avshooting.co.uk/clay-shoot/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umney531 Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 hi mate wot is the shoot at cuttthorpe you got address and any details mate cheers hi i am not sure what its called i do know were it is and anyone can go i will find out this week what dates they shooti know its only sundays mabe we can meet up and have a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trowel 7 Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 hi i am not sure what its called i do know were it is and anyone can go i will find out this week what dates they shooti know its only sundays mabe we can meet up and have a go let me know mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyowner Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Hi Trowel 7, These are shoots that are quite local to you. 1st and last Sunday of the month....Cold Springs Gun Club, Buxton.( check back of PULL magazine) 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month Darley Dale Clay Pigeon Club (check website) 3rd Sunday of the month Cutthorpe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dessyb Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 hi i am not sure what its called i do know were it is and anyone can go i will find out this week what dates they shooti know its only sundays mabe we can meet up and have a go re the clay shoot at freebirch i think the man from brampton gun room runs this.hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhunter Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 re the clay shoot at freebirch i think the man from brampton gun room runs this.hope that helps. A bit off-topic here but is that the place that used to be Cresskin Motors back in the day? I used to get my cars off him in the 70's. GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dessyb Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 A bit off-topic here but is that the place that used to be Cresskin Motors back in the day? I used to get my cars off him in the 70's. GH yes thats the place his name is john i think.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhunter Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 It will be John Cresswell then. Knew him well! I'll have to call in when I'm over visiting my folks. Cheers for that and apologies to the OP. GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown Sauce Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Welcome aboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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