RAMMER BURT Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 cambridge gun club is also at the top of my favourite shooting ground list, as it has become a real friendly place has good targets and grub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbank Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Got to put in a good word for my old favourite, Greenfields at Sturry. Dennis Webb makes the point that regularly used grounds tend to be superior. I think this very much applies to Greenfields which shoots 6 days a week with a 100 bird comp. every Sunday. Mid week is a bit more casual, with 12+ stands available and often 3 or 4 traps per stand so loads of variety available. They do a discounted re-entry, works out at £36 for 200 birds. John Bidwells High Lodge at Hinton also very good but a bit more expensive. Southdowns also present some good stands. I am sure there a many more good grounds out there which hopefully I will have the opportunity of visiting in the future. We have a few 'stinkers' round here (East Kent) but I will restrict myself to the question set by Bigamos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Mid Wales, SW2000 and Ian Coleys. Also, got a superb local 'straw bailer' at Aberkenfig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatK100 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 The flight deck of a Type 21 frigate doing 30+ knots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 I was quite impressed with Catton Hall, I had never been before. Came upon two PW members too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 comparing them all my way, has to be Ian coleys for me 9/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P~MX Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 in Northern Ireland Derryboye is the best ground and they run excellent shoots, in the South Millhill is easily the best ground and they run superb shoots, both these clubs have held the the Home Inters Fitasc & Sporting respectively in 2012 & 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefulham Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Sporting Targets gets a vote from us, great place and very friendly and helpful staff, from the girls on the desk to the guys in the shop. Well worth a visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salopian Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) Information for Auntie, I was bored the other day so I had a census at Hodnet. Here you go! (just for interesting facts (maybe) ) WMSG set in 60 acres of Birch, Oak trees and rhodidendrum bushes. 80 Sporting stands, DTL & Balltrap layout, Skeet, over 100 automatic claytraps (hardly any can be seen) kids could play spot the claytrap! Pine Lodge (about to be doubled in size) cartridge & clay sales and a very well stocked gunshop. On site gunsmith. Edited November 7, 2012 by Salopian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Hodnet, EJ Churchills, and i loved Gleneagles for it's high towers, grouse sim and views Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P~MX Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Information for Auntie, I was bored the other day so I had a census at Hodnet. Here you go! (just for interesting facts (maybe) ) WMSG set in 60 acres of Birch, Oak trees and rhodidendrum bushes. 80 Sporting stands, DTL & Balltrap layout, Skeet, over 100 automatic claytraps (hardly any can be seen) kids could play spot the claytrap! Pine Lodge (about to be doubled in size) cartridge & clay sales and a very well stocked gunshop. On site gunsmith. lets hope they run at least one 'major' in 2013 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Gunner Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 I have been down to Barbury this week and the staff were brilliant. They could not do enough for our party of 71 guns. The targets were set to suit the standard of shooters and we all had a very enjoyable time and I for one would definatly strongly recommend this venue. The whole ground is clean and tidy and the target presentation was excellent. Only draw back was a lack of proper catering facilities but that said, they laid on bacon sarnies and free brews when we arrived. If you have not been then get yourself there as you wont be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Hodnet is getting mentioned alot and is central ! .....any chance the next PW north vs south can return there again ? Also am suprised mendip isnt getting a mention ! My personal favorite for shooting is Mickley hall..... just a local shoot but a good mix of targets, great staff its not over subscribed so getting round is easy and enjoyable and theres a new DTL / trap setup being put in ! Catering isnt brillient but I go to shoot not to eat and am really enjoying seeing the place grow stronger all the time.... The cartering and a shop will come one day am sure of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Hodnet is getting mentioned alot and is central ! .....any chance the next PW north vs south can return there again ? Also am suprised mendip isnt getting a mention ! My personal favorite for shooting is Mickley hall..... just a local shoot but a good mix of targets, great staff its not over subscribed so getting round is easy and enjoyable and theres a new DTL / trap setup being put in ! Catering isnt brillient but I go to shoot not to eat and am really enjoying seeing the place grow stronger all the time.... The cartering and a shop will come one day am sure of it very nice ground but the clubhouse in my humble opinion wasnt big enough to cope ( maybe the weather and everyone was inside) I like the idea of trying different grounds next one is darn sarf again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lock Stock & Barrel Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) Worsley's a top shooting ground, as is Park Lodge, near Goole. Still got to get to Sealand near Chester, as I believe that's a good ground too. Ditto Mickely Hall. Been to Hodnet (West Midlands Shooting Ground) but not shot there yet - hope to rectify that shortly too. Edited November 11, 2012 by Lock Stock & Barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I have been down to Barbury this week and the staff were brilliant. They could not do enough for our party of 71 guns. The targets were set to suit the standard of shooters and we all had a very enjoyable time and I for one would definatly strongly recommend this venue. The whole ground is clean and tidy and the target presentation was excellent. Only draw back was a lack of proper catering facilities but that said, they laid on bacon sarnies and free brews when we arrived. If you have not been then get yourself there as you wont be disappointed. I have not scrutinised every post here but I think that is the first/only mention of Barbury! It somehow managed to get Shooting Ground of the Year last year, I think that was down to internet promotion, anyway it is a good ground, and has improved greatly over the last couple of years. I have not been to enough others to suggest it is that good, but it is worth a trip, and the hospitality is good, not cheap, but then again not outrageous either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overandunder2012 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 greenfields in kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gozzy Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 For a good mixed bag of stands I prefer worsley ,good crack there too sometimes , just wish I didn't have to wash the car every time I go there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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