The_Engineer Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Hi all, Thought I would introduce myself after reading the forum for the past 6 months or so: Like many people I got into shooting by having air rifles as a boy. Early this year I was invited on a clay pigeon shoot at Cloudside by a friend and I thoroughly enjoyed using an o/u for the first time to hit a few of the clays. I went back with my old man a few times and decided to look into taking up the sport and getting my SCS, having been seriously bitten by the bug. Before I applied for anything I went for a course of lessons with John at MIkley Hall Shooting School (FYI: excellent place, people and instruction) to get some better info and tuition/safety advice. I was a bit spoilt by John who had me shooting a Perazzi (usually) but I also got to shoot a Silver pig 1 and Browning. I subsequently applied for my SCS, which after an interesting interview during which the Clerk (i.e. not a FAO) gave me lots of odd information about not putting the gun in my car in daylight and making sure my cabinet had to be covered at all times amongst other “advice”. I waited around 14 weeks for my SCS to arrive. Getting restless I went back for more lessons in between J . A few weeks ago I bought my first shotgun – a nice second hand Miroku Mk70 sporting from A Branthwaite’s in Cheadle. It fits well and it’s pretty enough for me to miss clays with. I intend to use it primarily for clays (sporting) and on occasion as a field gun, as and when I can. Living in Northwich, Cheshire I have visited cloudside and Mickley Hall but am also looking to see what the Prospect target club in Warrington is like. If anyone knows of other grounds they would recommend that are local to me it would be greatly appreciated. I will refrain from asking about snap caps, but I may ask some novice type questions in the future. Thanks and I look forward to contributing to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Welcome to PW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye18 Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Hello! And welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Hello I used to work and live in Northwich. Fauxdegla Shooting ground is just outside Wrexham so probably not a heinous hike for you to get to either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan. Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) I'm not far from yourself either, I am going through the application process still but hopefully get it sorted soon and then take a look for some places to shoot locally Edited December 10, 2014 by Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooterluke Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Hello Nd welcome And, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Engineer Posted December 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Hello I used to work and live in Northwich. Fauxdegla Shooting ground is just outside Wrexham so probably not a heinous hike for you to get to either. Thanks bigbird, I will look into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Welcome to Pigeon Watch. John at Mickley Hall taught me to shoot too. Nice chap and Good Ground. We go to Mickley most weeks and we have a permission near there. Occasionally we go to Doveridge near Uttoxeter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les*1066 Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Hi .... welcome to PW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzerG Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) Hi Welcome I shoot at Manchester Clay Shooting (AKA Worsley). So I can recommend there I have shot at Prospect, nice little ground 50 ESP across 5 covered stands and a rifle/archery range. Really nice people who run it. A few grounds that have been recommended to me, but I haven't managed to get there yet are ,Catton Hall, Kingsley Moor, Oak edge and Garlands. Pop them in Google and see if they are within your range I would also recommend Fauxdegla as mentioned Edited December 10, 2014 by GazzerG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Engineer Posted December 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Hi Welcome I shoot at Manchester Clay Shooting (AKA Worsley). So I can recommend there I have shot at Prospect, nice little ground 50 ESP across 5 covered stands and a rifle/archery range. Really nice people who run it. A few grounds that have been recommended to me, but I haven't managed to get there yet are ,Catton Hall, Kingsley Moor, Oak edge and Garlands. Pop them in Google and see if they are within your range I would also recommend Fauxdegla as mentioned Thanks for the reccomendations. I may try and visit prospect or Manchester this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Hi. Give me a shout if you need a partner, I work near Mickley Hall and live about 10 minutes from Cloudside. Nothing to worry about, I guarantee that I will miss more than you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The_Engineer Posted December 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Hi. Give me a shout if you need a partner, I work near Mickley Hall and live about 10 minutes from Cloudside. Nothing to worry about, I guarantee that I will miss more than you! Thanks for the offer. I may well take you up on that at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE_B Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Hi, to PW! Enjoy your visits . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 IMHO opinion Catton hall shooting ground near Frodsham is one of the best around , shooting the last Sunday in the month or every Wednesday for practice Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guerini Guy Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Hi and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 IMHO opinion Catton hall shooting ground near Frodsham is one of the best around , shooting the last Sunday in the month or every Wednesday for practice Welcome to the forum Second this opinion and welcome - you could also join the PW meet on 28th at Catton - keep an eye on events and Meets for final details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malik Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Welcome to the PW forum :welcomeani: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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