Cmurray199 Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Hi All, I am a new shooter based in Scotland and just went through the process of applying for my first FAC and SGC! Process was very straight forward and as they misplaced my form I have been waiting months for it now 😞 Should be getting them through the post within the next week or so and thought I would ask any advice for beginners? What should I think about buying first and if anyone in Scotland could tell me anywhere for beginners to go shooting would be great Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Welcome, where in Scotland are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmurray199 Posted September 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dave at kelton said: Welcome, where in Scotland are you? Glasgow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dave at kelton Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, Cmurray199 said: Glasgow Don’t know anywhere your way but suggest you find a good clay ground and start with some lessons even before buying a gun. Will give you a feel for what suits and a good instructor will happily give some advice on guns to start with according to budget. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmurray199 Posted September 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Thanks, I have been to a few clay grounds round about Glasgow, im pretty sure i know what im going to get for my budget but there is so much to choose from! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docleo Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 14 minutes ago, Cmurray199 said: Thanks, I have been to a few clay grounds round about Glasgow, im pretty sure i know what im going to get for my budget but there is so much to choose from! Welcome! What kind of shooting are you interested in?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmurray199 Posted September 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 10 hours ago, Docleo said: Welcome! What kind of shooting are you interested in?? Thanks, I have been to the clays a couple of times and also target shooting so most likely going to be a mixture of both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapid .25 Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 Welcome to the forum, enjoy your sport bud which ever disciplines you choose to do 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 I'm confused . Surely you must know which type of rifle to buy if you have specified a calibre on your fac.? And have an idea of which type of shotgun your interested in if you have been clay shooting or game /pigeon shooting before ? What type of target shooting did you do ? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmurray199 Posted September 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 8 hours ago, Ultrastu said: I'm confused . Surely you must know which type of rifle to buy if you have specified a calibre on your fac.? And have an idea of which type of shotgun your interested in if you have been clay shooting or game /pigeon shooting before ? What type of target shooting did you do ? . So I was just advised what to put on my cert based on what my father in law does , so ive put on a .22 and a 243 So I know which Caliber to buy but I dont know which actual firearm I should be looking at if you know what I mean? I have only been to the club and shooting at a 25y target But i would like to be shooting at like 100yards etc. It would most likely be a clay gun as ive been there a few times and enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, Cmurray199 said: I have only been to the club and shooting at a 25y target But i would like to be shooting at like 100yards etc. What do you shoot (discipline wise) with the club? Is the club where you will be shooting or do you have land to shoot on? In other words what will you be shooting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 Well for the shot gun take a look at the ata offerings . 12b Ou.with steel breech .30 inch barrel and adjustable comb would be where my money goes . It will work very well on the clays and also be suitable if you decide to try game or pigeon shooting . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmurray199 Posted September 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 I am having a look between the ATA and the KOFS at the moment. Both meant to be a good all round entry level gun and for £600 brand new it will get me started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitty tree Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 welcome to the site fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowrie59 Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 Always great to see a new member .....pop down to the shooting school in ayreshire when you get your licence and have a wee try of the guns they have in stock...I was down last weekend and they have a good stock in at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmurray199 Posted September 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 On 19/09/2020 at 21:22, Lowrie59 said: Always great to see a new member .....pop down to the shooting school in ayreshire when you get your licence and have a wee try of the guns they have in stock...I was down last weekend and they have a good stock in at the moment I will do , been down a few times I think ill get the kofs - they are closed for 2 weeks so should work in perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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