BerettaEELL Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I live near Whalley in Lancashire and am surprised that there are very few clay shoots in the local area, I am going over to Kelbrook in the morning (Saturday) but wondered if anyone has a recommendation closer to home. Seems that most of the ones I have found are open Sunday late morning/lunch time which clashes with my Rugby commitments. Please excuse me if I am repeating any previous posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry31 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Coniston sg is open most days of the week and not to far from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNS Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Blackpool gun club's just off J3 of the M55. Less than 30 mins from you I'd guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaEELL Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Great, thanks for the replies, I will give them a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooternick Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Lupton near kirby lonsdale is good opposite the plough on the A65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Blackpool is your nearest. Decent ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 If you could make sunday mornings Rishton is your nearest. They used to be a shoot on the side of longridge fell mid week during the summer if i recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lock Stock & Barrel Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Kelbrook shooting ground is just down the M65 from you - HERE'S THE LINK. And it's a very good ground. Worsley's not too far from you either - here's their LINK and likewise, this is a very challenging shoot with superb facilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaEELL Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Thanks for all the info, I will probably pop down to Kelbrook in the morning. Blackpool maybe next weekend. Next question will be availability of rough/vermin shooting, will I get told to bu**er off if I go to my local farms and ask if I can shoot on their land? I used to shoot on farm land when I was young but used to go with a lad who had permission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRNDL Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Thanks for all the info, I will probably pop down to Kelbrook in the morning. Blackpool maybe next weekend. Next question will be availability of rough/vermin shooting, will I get told to bu**er off if I go to my local farms and ask if I can shoot on their land? I used to shoot on farm land when I was young but used to go with a lad who had permission. How did you find Kelbrook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaEELL Posted December 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Well, things have certainly changed since the days of 25 skeet from 2 houses. Great setting and the staff were more than helpful (good old northern hospitality), my son wants to go now so I will be making the trip again tomorrow. I really appreciate your comments and replies. Lets hope I can be as helpful in the future. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lock Stock & Barrel Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 No sweat mate, as long as it was helpful and of use is what counts - and the bonus is your lad wants a go! Enjoy Kelbrook, it has some very testing birds and a great country setting - and the on-site cafe's food is to die for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del T Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 We were at kelbrook on Saturday too:) Had another lesson there with Geoff which we really enjoyed especially now as we have our certs and own guns.Also did a quick round after too. The bacon butties are to die for We will definatly be going again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lock Stock & Barrel Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) We were at kelbrook on Saturday too:) Had another lesson there with Geoff which we really enjoyed especially now as we have our certs and own guns.Also did a quick round after too. The bacon butties are to die for We will definatly be going again soon. Glad you enjoyed it Del - it's a great shooting ground for all levels of shooter. Edited December 16, 2012 by Lock Stock & Barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktattoo Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 me and my mate where at kelbrook on sunday, very enjoyable 100 bird round, oh the bacon butty when I got there sorted out the access from the night before and then a lovely breakfast after the shoot, look forward to going again in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaEELL Posted December 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Went again on Sunday with my son (8 years old), they loaned me a .410 for him to use (£5). If you want a thoroughly enjoyable shoot then this is the place to go. Prices are good and the birds are testing, some of the very testing. I think I may invest in a lesson or two as I do seem to be a bit rusty, possible down to old age and not moving quite as well I used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktattoo Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 thnk I saw you and your son on stand 3 the rabbit, high incomming from memory, your lad made a comment about the gun my mate was using a browning semi auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lock Stock & Barrel Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Went again on Sunday with my son (8 years old), they loaned me a .410 for him to use (£5). If you want a thoroughly enjoyable shoot then this is the place to go. Prices are good and the birds are testing, some of the very testing. I think I may invest in a lesson or two as I do seem to be a bit rusty, possible down to old age and not moving quite as well I used to. Yes, they do take care of you at Kelbrook - my wife was struggling with the weight of her Zoli Kronos (29.5" tubes), so they lent her two other guns to see if they could get a better fit. Customer service is their watchword. Very impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaEELL Posted December 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Yep you are indeed correct, nice semi auto by the way. Did you manage to hit that rabbit on stand 3, I took three attempts before clipping it as the tree stump kept obscuring the view. I think a serious session is in order over the festive period. By the way, you should try a .410 some time, I couldn't hit a darn thing with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaEELL Posted December 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Yes, they do take care of you at Kelbrook - my wife was struggling with the weight of her Zoli Kronos (29.5" tubes), so they lent her two other guns to see if they could get a better fit. Customer service is their watchword. Very impressed. What did she go with in the end? Zoli are a nice gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lock Stock & Barrel Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 (edited) What did she go with in the end? Zoli are a nice gun. Well they let her have an older, lighter Zoli to begin with, then an alloy (actually aluminium of memory serves) gun, Winchester Select Light 12 bore with 28" tubes using 21g shells and she got on with it well. So it's something I'm looking at buying her for Christmas. And if she doesn't want her old Zoli Kronos, it'll become my new trap gun I shoot a Zoli Sport Z-Extra myself. Edited December 17, 2012 by Lock Stock & Barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktattoo Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Yep you are indeed correct, nice semi auto by the way. Did you manage to hit that rabbit on stand 3, I took three attempts before clipping it as the tree stump kept obscuring the view. I think a serious session is in order over the festive period. By the way, you should try a .410 some time, I couldn't hit a darn thing with it. managed to hit a few of them, the incoming high was easier, but I was using my over/under, my mate semi auto was a browning maxus, which actually belongs to kelbrrok. He bought his own and has a problem with it so it has been sent back to browning for investigation. Not surprised you struggled with a .410 I will stick with my trusy 12 bore as cartridge prices for .410 are silly compared to 12 bore. your lad looked to be enjoying himself good to see youngsters be tought correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del T Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Glad you and your son had a good time. Everyone is so helpfull there,that's why we enjoy going and having lessons with geoff. There's some tough targets for people like me and the wife (beginners) I saw one and thought how the hell can i hit that (high roller near the car park) Geoff talked us through it and I hit every one! Half hour later without the instructor next to me I missed every one! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brazzy Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Im in lancs and usually shoot blackpool sporting clays, toplands clay shoot and the dolphin. All within 30-40 mins from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaEELL Posted December 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 I will be up at Kelbrook just after the big day, taking my father along for a round, should be fun; will probably be there on the 29th, if anyone is about would be great to meet up. I may also try to get over on Sunday 23rd if anyone is about (you will probably all be Christmas shopping). Cheers all, Gerard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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