Travlaa Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Hi guys, Sorry if this is a stupid question or has already been covered. Being fairly new to shooting clays I am looking for some guidance. I have just purchased my first shotgun and having only ever shot at the fennes in essex, I am used to just walking up to a stand and shooting and then to a different stand etc. I am thinking of going to a different ground this Sunday, and they advertise an 80 bird English sporting course. Is this any different from the fennes? Do you have to work round in a certain order etc. I have also been interested in maybe trying a competition shoot but there doesn't seem to be much info on how to get involved and as a newbie it is all very intimidating Please don't get me wrong I can handle a shotgun safely etc. so not a complete beginner. But I have only ever shot the fennes or on my uncles farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Normally you would do the stands in order, but if there are queue's it is OK to jump ahead and save time hanging around. Note whether the stands are 8 or 10 targets, some do vary. Ask the format when you register is the easiest way. As for competitions check local grounds websites for information, and if you are a CPSA member they will have a list of competitions. Good luck Edited February 14, 2014 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdX Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Which ground are you thinking of going to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travlaa Posted February 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Normally you would do the stands in order, but if there are queue's it is OK to jump ahead and save time hanging around. Note whether the stands are 8 or 10 targets, some do vary. Ask the format when you register is the easiest way. As for competitions check local grounds websites for information, and if you are a CPSA member they will have a list of competitions. Good luck Thanks very much. I am not afraid to ask but always good to have a brief idea before I goWhich ground are you thinking of going to?As Sunday is the only day that the weather looks half decent, I was thinking of heading to the one in leaden Roding, just outside Chelmsford. Have you ever been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdX Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Three Acres? I've not been there but have been to the other site Olly runs. If it's like that one, and theres no reason why it wouldn't be, then you can go to whichever stand you like. No need to go in any order. Have fun and let us know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Are you going alone or with someone who has shot before ? It is better to shoot with at least 1 other person, that way, you have someone to push the buttons for you. Can I suggest that you find a stand that you feel you can hit, to start off with. Leaving the harder stands until later into your session. If you have got someone with you, it is not a bad idea to keep your scores, that way you know what you have to do next time to improve. Good Luck and straight shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travlaa Posted February 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Cheers guys, I have asked my friend to come along. He has been a few times and says it's quite good. Far more experienced than I am so should be some good help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Most importantly just enjoy it, don't put yourself under any pressure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travlaa Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Due to our wonderful English climate, they have cancelled tomorrow's shoot as the ground is too wet :( anyone know somewhere that is open on a Sunday around the Chelmsford/Braintree area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdX Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Shrove Hill, which is Tilbury way will be on I'm sure. http://www.shot-your-trap.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travlaa Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Cheers for your help guys. Didn't get to go in the end. But perhaps next weekend the weather might be a bit more kind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdX Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Shame. Next Sunday (23rd) will be the last ever shoot at the White Bear venue. It'll be gone after then so if you fancy it, come along :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travlaa Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Cheers Tbird. Might be struggling again next Sunday, I have some family thing to attend. Very annoying......fingers crossed I might actually get a weekend where weather and time permits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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