Fredwalton Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I know this is mainly pigeon talk but I figured lots do game shooting as well. I would like to know the cheapest way of getting into game shooting (if there is a cheap way) as its a bloody expensive sport but I love it! I usually treat myself to one day a year but unfortunately this years day wasn't all that great. I would love to shoot more days but can't afford it so as I said is there cheap way to do it. I have family and friends who shoot and drooped a million and one hints but no luck as yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveshoots Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 try guns on pegs see if they fit your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredwalton Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I have been on there loads that's where I booked my last 2 days through. It's ahold website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fielddweller Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Are there any walk one stand one shoots in your area? We have some round here and generally sell for £100 a day with a bag ranging 40 -80 add a tip and it's not to dear. Some are syndicated so you have to buy all days usually 6-8. Atb Fielddweller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Walk one stand one DIY shoot is the way to go. The work through the year to produce the birds is actually part of the reward. David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 As said above, try to get on a DIY shoot, you have to put the work in but you also benifit other shooting/sporting oppertunitys the rest of the year also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 As David (Kalahari) says, cheapest way is a walk one / stand one syndicate. However you have to do work days, be part of rota when birds arrive, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 end of year boundary days/walked up cheapest,next for single guns guns on pegs,next form syndicate with like minded mates and put £100 a month away(or whatever you can afford)........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredwalton Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Thanks for all the advice really appreciate it. I guess I will look into it properly for next season or just hope to win the lottery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterBen Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 You could try beating for a local shoot.lots give a beaters day at end of season.thats free shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 +1 to that. Also the contacts made going beating will help you get into small local shoots. David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Thanks for all the advice really appreciate it. I guess I will look into it properly for next season or just hope to win the lottery! did you receive my PM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Walk one stand one DIY shoot is the way to go. The work through the year to produce the birds is actually part of the reward. David. +1 I have used guns on pegs for a few days shooting this season. My advice would be, read the reviews left by others and ask lots of questions (write a list of questions and the answers given) before committing. There are also days advertised on hear that are great value, if you don't mind travelling for some of them. The annual PW charity shoot also is a great place to meet fellow PWers. I have made some great friends from these events. There are usually a few driven days put up as raffle prizes aswell. I have also received invites to shoot from the friendships made at these charity shoots. Beating on a shoot will also help you make contacts for the chance of invites of the keepers, although no guarantees. A lot depends if they like you or not. Good luck in finding somthing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Where are you a walk one stand one DIY syndicate will get you more days for decent money most places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Problem is that you wont get taken on by a good syndicate unless someone knows you, your personality, your safety and attitude. Most shoots do want want some one who wants to kill everything and are very conscious of the desire that you need 'fit' with the other guns. So you need to get to know a wide range of people already involved, then if a vacancy is likely to occur you might get to hear of it before hand. Best way to do this is either beating or if you have a half decent dog picking up. Start with you local shoots and work outwards. The other way is to join a roving syndicate, however you wont normally be taken on as a full member unless introduced and have had a few days shooting with them. That will be more expensive but you will have no additional duties in the summer as you would with a syndicate. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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