Ricko Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Always liked this ground, used to live not too far away from it. Called in today with my teenage son for a safety lesson for him. Then shot a variety of English Sporting with a variety of guns. Lovely day out, he shot well for his first time. Great staff, very friendly. Well recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 I haven't been there in over 30 years. I trust the people running it have changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 I haven't been there in over 30 years. I trust the people running it have changed. Same family running it as has always been. And it's been fine every time I've been there, I go 3-4 times a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 BASC are running an event there. Was interested until I read £35 for an 80 bird shoot!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Or a 50 bird 2 man flush for £20 or a 20 bird simulated pigeon shoot for £10, plus a game BBQ.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Had the email earlier on - myself and SWMBO might book on when she gets back (she's away in New York with work until Monday). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Same family running it as has always been. And it's been fine every time I've been there, I go 3-4 times a year. Thanks - it has saved me a wasted journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 I think it is for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 it could be a fantastic place with the right people behind the counters, always made to feel uncomfortable in the place unless you are spending a fortune,,they are certainly overpriced on everything nice ground though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Thanks - it has saved me a wasted journey. That's really ridiculous, you know. You yourself state that you haven't been there for 30 years, and then, when told that the same family (Jones, went from farming into farm equipment, specifically balers) are still running it, you automatically assume it's going to be exactly as it was 30 years ago. I suggest the 'problem' is more with you than anything else. Utterly ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Nice ground, not too expensive compared to many. I find the staff helpful, and no I haven't spent a fortune there. David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 I suggest the 'problem' is more with you than anything else. Utterly ridiculous. robbiep - perhaps you should think before making stupid comments. I was a keen skeet shooter and was shooting a 100 competition at the ground, many years ago. I was on my third round when a pompous idiot came across and told me he didn't like the shells I was using. I pointed out that they were factory loads - as per CPSA rules - and asked what the problem was. He said "We don't like them". He persisted and I said I would cease shooting, if he gave a full refund. I got a full refund, as did the friends I was shooting with. I didn't like his attitude and we were in the middle of a competition. Leaving aside his crass actions, he clearly didn't know the CPSA rules and should not have been running competitions. I have heard comments which suggest little has changed - see evo's post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Many years ago? David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 I was also under the impression that the Jones's were still running things there and in fact they may still may be. However, I was chatting with a gent from very close to the farm and he mentioned that old man Jones had moved out to foreign climbs many years ago. The sons ran it for a while and then someone new took over and have ran it for many years since. How true any of that is I don't know. I haven't shot there much, but in the 20 ish years I've been shooting, the ground hasn't change much and last time I shot there it was looking at little rundown and neglected. That being said, I didn't get a single no bird out of the 100 or so that I shot at. The shop has improved over recent years with a great range of shooting equipment on offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1440 Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 The owners are the same but are not involve in running the Clay ground anymore.. it's now a totally different set up to how it was. Some of us wish that they still ran proper OT comps though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Or a 50 bird 2 man flush for £20 or a 20 bird simulated pigeon shoot for £10, plus a game BBQ....I'm a member and don't mind a bit of mark up but 40-50 pence a clay is really pushing it. I won't be going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 The ground is still owned by the Jones family at present, as it is for sale, It has been run by a manager for a good number of years now, as Justin and Guy have both moved abroad, Alan passed away a while back, and his brother Noel pops in now and again to see whats happening. Been shooting there since the early 80's, never had a problem with them at all, but we have been involved with them since the 50's selling there balers. A nice family and a super ground, as said previous, wish they still ran comps, The Rolex was one of the best run comps in this country. Its a lot cheaper to shoot at than lots of grounds, and its nice to be able to shoot anytime of year without having to dig the wellies out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 The ground has a new manager called Erik who has been there for two years and is developing the ground. The costs to shoot are set by the ground and not BASC, and of course includes the prizes on the day I will be there helping out so if you are there come and say hello David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 The ground is still owned by the Jones family at present, as it is for sale, It has been run by a manager for a good number of years now, as Justin and Guy have both moved abroad, Alan passed away a while back, and his brother Noel pops in now and again to see whats happening. Been shooting there since the early 80's, never had a problem with them at all, but we have been involved with them since the 50's selling there balers. A nice family and a super ground, as said previous, wish they still ran comps, The Rolex was one of the best run comps in this country. Its a lot cheaper to shoot at than lots of grounds, and its nice to be able to shoot anytime of year without having to dig the wellies out.... I'd say the Rolex British OT Grand Prix was the best competition in the UK. So much so there was a long list of top foreign trap shooters come to try and win it. A sad day in 1997 when Alan Jones announced at the prize giving it was the final one. Luckily I won a Rolex that year😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Sorry I won't be there. David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 I'd say the Rolex British OT Grand Prix was the best competition in the UK. So much so there was a long list of top foreign trap shooters come to try and win it. A sad day in 1997 when Alan Jones announced at the prize giving it was the final one. Luckily I won a Rolex that year so you missed out on the range rover the year before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 so you missed out on the range rover the year before That 1997 rolex is now worth a lot more than that 1997 range rover ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 That 1997 rolex is now worth a lot more than that 1997 range rover ;-)Good answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 That 1997 rolex is now worth a lot more than that 1997 range rover ;-) have you priced up a 6 wheel drive range rover lately ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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