slipp3ry Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) Just moved to the Bedordshire area and am looking to join a shooting club. Planning on checking out Midshires Marksmen (http://www.midshiresmarksmen.co.uk/) and Bedford Gun Club (http://www.bedfordgunclub.co.uk/). Primary reason is to improve air rifle skills for hunting but also have insterest in IPAS and pretty much all other forms of shooting discipline. Bedford seems to be much more expensive in terms of yearly fee's. Any one have any experience of these clubs and/or recomendations either way? Edited January 3, 2014 by slipp3ry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubshot Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 We get a fair Few Shooters coming down from Bedford - www.lvagc.com - Based in Hertfordshire - off Motorway's Also Home of IPAS - We have a Practise / Warm up match this Saturday - Details of club forum board BOB/R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubshot Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Aware some clubs have Higher Fees and Restrictions If Correct the Main Bedford Club is a Fire Arms Club - There Fees are always Far Higher than standard Air Gun Clubs Higher Expenses - Plus have limited visits before applying for Membership BOB/R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipp3ry Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 We get a fair Few Shooters coming down from Bedford - www.lvagc.com - Based in Hertfordshire - off Motorway's Also Home of IPAS - We have a Practise / Warm up match this Saturday - Details of club forum board BOB/R Hi Bob, Looks from the site that I can just pop along on Saturday as a visitor? I haven't had a lot of response so far from any of the clubs I've tried to contact through their contact sections. Would be interested in coming along if I can make it down. I think you are right about Bedford. Slip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteri Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 I agree - I wanted to try small bore and could never get hold of Bedford. Have you looked at Sporting Targets just north of Bedford (about 6 miles)? I shoot clays there, and I know there's an air gun range Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottoj18 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 There is a HFT in sandy just of the a1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottoj18 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Also the Winter Diabolical a few posts down are good fun. A nice group of guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon6ppc Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 looks fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipp3ry Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) I agree - I wanted to try small bore and could never get hold of Bedford. Have you looked at Sporting Targets just north of Bedford (about 6 miles)? I shoot clays there, and I know there's an air gun range Pete I hadn't, certainly looks an interesting site with lot going on, thanks Pete. Edited January 7, 2014 by slipp3ry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipp3ry Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Also the Winter Diabolical a few posts down are good fun. A nice group of guys Thanks Scott, looks very interesting, going to try and make it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungolee Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 slipp3ry give Killshott on shout on here , he runs an air gun club in milton keynes near castle thorpe. ml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickB65 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 The Cambridge HFT club in Shepreth may be a bit of a drive but well worth the trip as they are a great bunch of guys and have a great course split over two copse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubshot Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Hi Bob, Looks from the site that I can just pop along on Saturday as a visitor? I haven't had a lot of response so far from any of the clubs I've tried to contact through their contact sections. Would be interested in coming along if I can make it down. I think you are right about Bedford. Slip Slip, It's Open to Visitors every Saturday - Do need to fill in visitors form - and need ID Only needed on first Visit - BOB/R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipp3ry Posted January 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Thanks guys slipp3ry give Killshott on shout on here , he runs an air gun club in milton keynes near castle thorpe. ml Might be a bit much of a trek for a regular shoot but will PM him anyway for next time I'm down that way. The Cambridge HFT club in Shepreth may be a bit of a drive but well worth the trip as they are a great bunch of guys and have a great course split over two copse. Again might be a bit much of a trek for a regular shoot but be sure to check it out next time I'm down that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipp3ry Posted January 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Slip, It's Open to Visitors every Saturday - Do need to fill in visitors form - and need ID Only needed on first Visit - BOB/R Thanks for the reminder, would have totally forgotten my ID otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipp3ry Posted January 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 We get a fair Few Shooters coming down from Bedford - www.lvagc.com - Based in Hertfordshire - off Motorway's Also Home of IPAS - We have a Practise / Warm up match this Saturday - Details of club forum board BOB/R Fantastic day, great bunch of guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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