Sticky96 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Hi Chaps, As I am recently getting into Clay Shooting, I was wondering if anyone knew or could recommend any informal clay ground/shoots near the Newbury area in West Berkshire? This is because it is quite expensive going to the Shooting School for practice rather than say a farm or similar. Many Thanks, Sticky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickS Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 I shoot at several Sunday morning shoots near Alton/Basingstoke, so maybe a bit far for you. The best way to find the smaller ones is to ask at your local gun shop. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky96 Posted June 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Is this one on a farm by the main road? As I think I may know the location. Many Thanks, Sticky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickS Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Three Counties and Chalky Hill alternate Sundays (they are run by the same people). There is another, on the last Sunday of the month, just off the A31 between Four Marks and Alton. I am sure that there will be grounds closer to you though. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2244tone Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 There is a small shooting club in tadley,frobury farm kingsclere has a clay shoot,think there is one in silchester to.You can google all these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Three Counties and Chalky Hill alternate Sundays (they are run by the same people). There is another, on the last Sunday of the month, just off the A31 between Four Marks and Alton. I am sure that there will be grounds closer to you though. Nick See you there tomorrow. I'll be in the green Defender convertible. Where's the other one, I know, just off the A31.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickS Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 I shall be in a silver Touareg. Probably just 2 of us tomorrow as my son is staying over at a mate's house tonight. The one off the A31 is on a farm between Four Marks and Alton. If going from Four Marks, it is on the left not far after the dual carriageway starts. You go through a narrow railway arch bridge and it is up there on your left, opposite a muddy motorsports place. From Alton, there is a green sign and cut-through in the central reservation. It is held on the last Sunday of the month. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Nick Saw the car but not you, was very busy today. Have identified the other shoot. Another PW member & I will attend Brikiln Farm shoot next week, see you there? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickS Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Saw yours too but, as you say, it was busy and impossible to link people to cars. I was planning to go to Three Counties next Sunday. Where is the Brikiln Farm shoot? Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarn2215 Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 I would recommend Folly Farm on the A339. Both Sarah and Paul (Alfie)are great coaches and will be more than happy to help. the ground is small and informal. I have Sarah's number if you would like to get in touch with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickS Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 I miscounted my weeks - there is the shoot near Four Marks on Sunday and I shall be there. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky96 Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 I would recommend Folly Farm on the A339. Both Sarah and Paul (Alfie)are great coaches and will be more than happy to help. the ground is small and informal. I have Sarah's number if you would like to get in touch with them? Yes thank you very much, two questions: do they have hire guns until I get my certificate and is their the opportunity to practice on your own without tuition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Saw yours too but, as you say, it was busy and impossible to link people to cars. I was planning to go to Three Counties next Sunday. Where is the Brikiln Farm shoot? Nick It's the one between Four Marks & Alton, OS map shows it as Brickiln Farm. Doubt we'll be going now, the forecast's pretty poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickS Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Ok - I never knew the name of the place. I should have guessed though as the rain will turn it into some approaching the Somme. Waders and wetsuit rather than your prized boots..... We shall see what it is like on the day. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarn2215 Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Yes thank you very much, two questions: do they have hire guns until I get my certificate and is their the opportunity to practice on your own without tuition? If you dont have a license they can provide you with one for a lesson, however they can not leave you to use it unsupervised. Once you have your license and everything sorted the ground is open for practice most days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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