spurs 14 Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 Well I’ve had a fantastic day , first time I’ve been on a simulated game shoot , loved it and definitely won’t be the last one ! Went to quidenham estate in Norfolk and was looked after from the minute I got there to leaving , tea and bacon rolls , then a briefing and peg draw , four drives on the day two guns on each peg one shooting one reloading then swop over , first drive then a coffee , hot choccy or choice of other , second drive then elevensies hot soup, sausage rolls, sausages , cake and choice of drinks , third drive then lunch break and boy what a spread !!!!then out for last drive and back for coffee /tea and goodbyes , drives were a good mix of what you would find in the field like pheasant , duck , partridge and for me the best - grouse , went through just over 400 carts , but there’s no pressure on anyone shoot as fast as you like or be selective I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone , dearer than a day clay shooting but so much more fun and I think great value for money , everyone should have a treat now and then ,won’t be my last one !!! My thanks to shoot captain Jess for showing a great day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 It sounds like a great day. Plenty of places picking up on this now and putting these on. My local does flushes, you just choose what you can afford, but it's not like you describe. Yours sounds like a proper day out and something to really get stuck into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 Thanks for sharing, definitely something I wil be treating myself, and maybe the missus to in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzbangwhallop Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 That’s excellent news....sounds like a lot of fun! cheers fizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurs 14 Posted March 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 They seem to be more popular quite a few places doing them , can see why , choose one that offers the same day as a game day with lunch , elevenses etc and it’s a fantastic day for a fraction of the cost but the bonus is a lot more shooting ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 45 minutes ago, spurs 14 said: They seem to be more popular quite a few places doing them , can see why , choose one that offers the same day as a game day with lunch , elevenses etc and it’s a fantastic day for a fraction of the cost but the bonus is a lot more shooting ! Was anyone using and auto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 I wouldn’t think about an auto ... in practice they are a pain to reload quickly, and you get far more shots off with an OU and someone stuffing for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 I can't use an o/u now or for the foreseeable, not bothered about getting the most shots off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 Fair enough ... no etiquette issues so you’ll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 21 minutes ago, Smokersmith said: Fair enough ... no etiquette issues so you’ll be fine. Wonderful 👍 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurs 14 Posted March 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 19 hours ago, Farmboy91 said: Was anyone using and auto? Hi no no one had an auto , don’t think they would stop you if you asked I think it’s that trying to get the whole feel of a game day where I think you would be frowned upon if you rocked up with one , as mentioned you’re two up on the peg the other acting a loader , wouldn’t work with an auto , it was an experience being a loader as well ! But as said just ask them I’m sure it wouldn’t be a problem , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) 58 minutes ago, spurs 14 said: Hi no no one had an auto , don’t think they would stop you if you asked I think it’s that trying to get the whole feel of a game day where I think you would be frowned upon if you rocked up with one , as mentioned you’re two up on the peg the other acting a loader , wouldn’t work with an auto , it was an experience being a loader as well ! But as said just ask them I’m sure it wouldn’t be a problem , Thank you for the feedback 👍 Edited March 9, 2020 by Farmboy91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurs 14 Posted March 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 Just now, Farmboy91 said: Thank you for the feedback 👍 You’re welcome mate , good luck 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, spurs 14 said: You’re welcome mate , good luck 😉 Cheers! I found a lovely mk38 trap last night at not silly money would make a nice game gun for the season with a sim day or two thrown in for good practice. I can dream I suppose 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurs 14 Posted March 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 Sounds like a plan ! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 To be honest if I had the cash id buy it then sit on it till I could use it. Still, I can't fault the auto, the missus has decided she wants one now with the compact stock lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurs 14 Posted March 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 To be honest my semi gets far more use than the o/u , I’m out after the pigeons etc far more than the clays , pull the o/u out sometimes for a walk round just feel guilty if I leave it in the cabinet for too long , neither are expensive but wanted them to use rather than being worried about them getting wet or scratched , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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