cowlan90 Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 so my 26th birthday is next week and I've managed to book the first half of the week of so looking for a few reconditions of places to shoot English sporting happy to travel around 50 miles each day from Stamford. just looking for some suggestions thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exudate Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 High Harthay just outside Huntingdon, Cambridge Gun Club in Cottenham or Sporting Targets in Riseley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exudate Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 For target variety and the fact that it's open 7 days a week, I'd opt for Sporting Targets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowlan90 Posted September 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 High Harthay just outside Huntingdon, Cambridge Gun Club in Cottenham or Sporting Targets in Riseley.shot at sporting targets about a month ago . lovely place will properly shoot there on Monday. I will take a look at the other two and see what happens. thanks rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exudate Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 I shoot at all 3, and rate them all. Cambridge Gun Club is also a very good venue, with a great shop and an even better cooked breakfast! However, their targets tend to be more on the challenging side. Well worth a visit. High Harthay is a more 'bare-bones' set-up, but they have a good course layout and great value for money. However, they don't open all week. Again, well worth a visit, but you're going for a special occasion, such as a birthday, I'd try Cambridge Gun Club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzypigeon Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Is sinclairs still going out Holbech way?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowlan90 Posted September 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Is sinclairs still going out Holbech way??yeah they are still there. shot there Sunday around 4pm so sun was a bit of a pain but some great targets none the less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowlan90 Posted September 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 I shoot at all 3, and rate them all. Cambridge Gun Club is also a very good venue, with a great shop and an even better cooked breakfast! However, their targets tend to be more on the challenging side. Well worth a visit. High Harthay is a more 'bare-bones' set-up, but they have a good course layout and great value for money. However, they don't open all week. Again, well worth a visit, but you're going for a special occasion, such as a birthday, I'd try Cambridge Gun Club. will see if cambs gun club is open on the Wednesday. pretty set on targets for Monday and possibly a shoot near kings Lynn Tuesday so just Wednesday to sort now that k you for your suggestions has anyone shot at Doveridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Eriswell Lodge is worth the extra bit of time going on from Cambridge. If you take the A14 it will only take you an extra 15 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exudate Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Eriswell Lodge is worth the extra bit of time going on from Cambridge. If you take the A14 it will only take you an extra 15 minutes. That's the one opposite Lakenheath air-base, right? I shot there once a few years ago, when it was under previous ownership. I remember being impressed. Not been since it's changed ownership, though. Must try it again sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) Orston is a good bet if you head North a bit. Edited September 15, 2016 by Smokersmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowlan90 Posted September 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Eriswell Lodge is worth the extra bit of time going on from Cambridge. If you take the A14 it will only take you an extra 15 minutes.Thanks bud do they have a clay mate system as I might be shooting solo ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Thanks bud do they have a clay mate system as I might be shooting solo ? They do. That's the one opposite Lakenheath air-base, right? I shot there once a few years ago, when it was under previous ownership. I remember being impressed. Not been since it's changed ownership, though. Must try it again sometime. That's right. I recommend the Chequers pub in Lakenheath village for excellent food. Eriswell clubhouse is pretty good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowlan90 Posted September 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 perfect think that might be my 3 days complete thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Orston shooting ground 30 miles from Stamford in Nottinghamshire are open Wednesday Thursday Friday ,Grimsthorpe are always open for practice ( google it and ring Mark Russell) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowlan90 Posted September 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Just back from sporting targets. Wow I love shooting there. Looking forward to Orston Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Just back from sporting targets. Wow I love shooting there. Looking forward to Orston Wednesday. Come and see me on the skeet range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowlan90 Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Change of plan,shot at kibworth. Think I found a new addiction(fitasc) shot loads more today than planned but really enjoyed it. looking at going back on Sat to have a try on dtl and some more fitasc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Orston have a 50 bird fitasc layout as well as DTL ,Skeet ,sport trap, universal trench , 18 sporting stands , a grouse but, and game shooting arena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowlan90 Posted September 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Orston have a 50 bird fitasc layout as well as DTL ,Skeet ,sport trap, universal trench , 18 sporting stands , a grouse but, and game shooting arenalooks like a trip to Orston is defiantly needed then. will see when the other people I shoot with want to go. might see you there at some point soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAsh Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) Nobody mentiond High Lodge incredibly nice place with plenty of veriety in a wooded area plus skeet and dtl open 7 days a week Edited October 16, 2016 by ChrisAsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 Shot Grimsthorpe yesterday been a few times now cracking layout and only 10 mins from Stamford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 Nobody mentiond High Lodge incredibly nice place with plenty of veriety in a wooded area plus skeet and dtl open 7 days a week That's because it is more than twice as far than the OP wanted to travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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