Redbournbury (Herts) 60 Bird Sporting Clay Shoot Sat 09/06/18 Starts 12:30

[Redm0002]

The day started damp but by the start time the sun was out and it got hot. As the shooters finished there was a run on tea/coffee, canned drinks and squash. A total of 35 guns turned up for the shoot. Not bad for a Bank Holiday and with the Herts Show just down the road. We try hard to vary the targets each shoot and try to use the ground to produce a challenging shoot. I didn't think the shoot was too taxing but even some of the good shots were reluctant to reveal their totals.

The work done by the Friends of the River Ver has seen the ford continue to be no deeper than a couple of inches deep. Work  on reducing the potholes and puddles in the lane is starting to pay off, although the mettled part of the lane is now showing increasing signs of wear and tear.

NEXT SHOOT 09/06/18  STARTS 12:30

The shoots will  continue to be held every 2nd Saturday right through the year. New shooters will receive a mug listing the shoot dates for 2018 (if there are still any left).

£16 for a 60 bird Sporting Clay shoot. £13 for a second round. SGC required.

NOTE: Fibre wad cartridges only, max shot size 7. Rio 28g 8s are available for £5:00 / box of 25. Can be bought in bulk (£50/250)(£200/1000).

Shoot starts at 12:30, currently last ticket is 15:00. (Last ticket time extends to 16:00 as the daylight hours increase through Spring/Summer).

Safety Equipment must be worn: Hat, Safety Glasses, Ear Defenders.

Semi-automatic Shotguns: If not carried in a slip, a breech flag MUST be used. Only 2 cartridges are to be loaded when the gun is in use.

 

The shoot is held over 6 Stands offering a variety of targets, using Standard, Midi, Rabbit and Battue clays and are shaped by the features of the scenic ground. No two shoots are the same.

The site is on a flood plane, so can be wet and muddy underfoot, walking/hunting/welly boots are advised.

Tea and coffee is included on the ticket. Full English Breakfast Bowls, Bacon rolls, Doughnuts, Chocolate and Soft Drinks are available for purchase.

Ample parking.

WC.

The site is best approached from the Harpenden to St Albans Road (A1081) via Beesonend Lane.

Follow the Brown Fishery and Black and White Shoot signs down the lane for 1 mile. At the ford turn right and continue along the lane to the site. The short length of ford to drive through is only inches deep. The fishermen that come to the site never have any problems. 

13/14 days the site functions as a day ticket fishery for Trout (Lake 1 and R.Ver) and Mixed Coarse Fishery (Lake 2).

Want to try fly fishing for trout or coarse fishing for carp, tench, chub, bream, perch, roach and rudd? Taster sessions can be arranged. Lake and Chalk Stream Trout fishing for £15!!! Brown Trout to 4lb in the river (catch and release only). Note: The Brown Trout River Season is now open.

See the newly updated Redbournbury Fishery and Sporting Clay website and our Facebook page.

[Wymondley]

I shot here yesterday, great value for money shoot, very friendly and relaxed.

 

[Dan73]

Hello - 

Just to confirm, is this SGC Holders Only -  or can I bring my Son, who usually shoots with me at various clay grounds (under section 11(6) - I could be wrong) , and doesn't yet have a licence?

Thanks

[Redm0002]

Wymondley

A satisfied customer, we should have you stuffed! Seriously, thank you for taking the time to post your comments. It is very much appreciated. I have been posting these events for a number of years and can count the 'Replies' on the fingers of one hand. 

Hope to see you again

Best regards 

Martin (Redm0002)

 

Dan73

Yes I am afraid it is SGC only. The owner did have the Section 11(6) to allow supervised non-certificate holders to shoot but for some reason the Regional Firearms Officer decided to remove it. At the moment the only solution would be for your son to get a licence. I hope this doesn't deter you from coming along and having a shoot yourself. If you do, say Hello.

Best regards

Martin (Redm0002)

[Wymondley]

On 30/05/2018 at 13:43, Redm0002 said:

Wymondley

A satisfied customer, we should have you stuffed! Seriously, thank you for taking the time to post your comments. It is very much appreciated. I have been posting these events for a number of years and can count the 'Replies' on the fingers of one hand. 

Hope to see you again

Best regards 

Martin (Redm0002)

 

Dan73

Yes I am afraid it is SGC only. The owner did have the Section 11(6) to allow supervised non-certificate holders to shoot but for some reason the Regional Firearms Officer decided to remove it. At the moment the only solution would be for your son to get a licence. I hope this doesn't deter you from coming along and having a shoot yourself. If you do, say Hello.

Best regards

Martin (Redm0002)

Unfortunately I couldn't make it yesterday,  however we  should  be back on the  23rd, and may have a few extra guns with us if everyone's diary is clear.

[Redm0002]

Wymondley

Sadly there were a few regular guns missing last Saturday. We finished up with 25 paying guns in the end, so it wasn't bad.

Look forward to seeing you on the 23rd and if you can bring a few extra guns with you, that would be great.

Best regards

Martin