pin Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I love a round of skeet, nowhere that does it regularly round me but whenever I get a chance I try and get a couple of rounds in. I've shot a good few registered sporting shoots but never a registered skeet shoot and I'd like to try one. I've shot 75 straight (well, 89 straight) so I think I'm probably ok to have a bash? Anyone who shoots it competitively help me out with the "form" and what to expect, you know are there do's and dont's beyond the obvious courtesy etc? Is it 100 targets normally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Outlaw Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I love a round of skeet, nowhere that does it regularly round me but whenever I get a chance I try and get a couple of rounds in. I've shot a good few registered sporting shoots but never a registered skeet shoot and I'd like to try one. I've shot 75 straight (well, 89 straight) so I think I'm probably ok to have a bash? Anyone who shoots it competitively help me out with the "form" and what to expect, you know are there do's and dont's beyond the obvious courtesy etc? Is it 100 targets normally? Yes mate 100 targets is the norm but you do get a 50 now and again, Calam and I are on the Bucks skeet team :blink: the rules are quite simple really, its the pattern that still gets us,skeet doubles can be even more confusing. 89 straight is really good shooting you should if you are in the CPSA contact your local skeet team manager, you never know you could be up against Calamity Jane Breadster and I in the Nationals this year. Well done, and if you need specifics please ask but to put you in on the "Form" would take forever and I need to keep my post count going Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted January 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Cheers, I'll just show up and ask some kindly looking sole I think :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Outlaw Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Cheers, I'll just show up and ask some kindly looking sole I think :blink: Depending on where you are in Herts you could come up to Northampton SG and shoot with us lot but I'm certain there must be a ground nearer than this to you. When you ask about the form what do you mean, if you are more specific I can help but there is a lot to cover. Ask away but it might take some time to answer all your questions. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted January 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Cheers Tony, I was just on about you know, am I meant to keep my mouth shut all the way round? Where can I stand, eg if I have shot station 1 can I go stand at station 2 to see the line of the next birds? I've probably shot 50 rounds or so but sometimes I get brain freeze and I forget what's next, will I get laughed off the ground if I ask? I just about always forget to nominate on the middle stand, will I be asked or am I expected to remember and call it out? You know, general stuff? Just trying to not look like a total newb :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 You need to guage the flavour of the squad you're shooting with, if it's a Cupid Green Thursday night round then it's OK to chat, but if you're at a strange ground with guys that are obviously mad keen skeet shooters, they will take it very seriously so best to keep quiet. It's also taboo to wander off to the next station whilst the rest of the squad are still shooting, I always reckon you should try and stay well out of the field of vision of anybody shooting, which normally means right behind them. You need to get into the habit of nominating which bird to shoot first on station 4, otherwise in a registered event you get be docked a bird by an over zealous scorer. There aren't many grounds that now run registered skeet shoots in our area, so you will have to travel, Dartford is probably the closest ground to you. Glad to see you've got the sense to shoot a bit of skeet, it will help your Sporting scores no end. :blink: Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettaman1 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 (edited) I only shoot skeet about twice ayear (100 all round) but after I have shot stand one I go to stand two and watch the clays while the rest of my squad are still shooting stand one. Again after I shoot stand two I walk off to the next stand and on and on. as They allways put me on first then I think its only fair I can see the clays at the next station a good ref will tell you the sequence on each peg Pin so dont worry about it.Cheers Ron. :blink: Edited January 14, 2008 by berettaman1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Outlaw Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Cheers Tony, I was just on about you know, am I meant to keep my mouth shut all the way round? Where can I stand, eg if I have shot station 1 can I go stand at station 2 to see the line of the next birds? I've probably shot 50 rounds or so but sometimes I get brain freeze and I forget what's next, will I get laughed off the ground if I ask? I just about always forget to nominate on the middle stand, will I be asked or am I expected to remember and call it out? You know, general stuff? Just trying to not look like a total newb :blink: I forget all the time the sequence of the birds, skeet doubles do me in as well, after I have shot I leave the stand and moveway behind the squad and stand behind the next station so I'm not in the next shooters veiw, we all have to start somewhere and if you are new you should have a word with the ref first before you shoot and explain you havent got the hang of it yet could he remind you as you take your position on the stand. If you ever got laughed off the ground for not knowing then the ground isnt worth your business, better still get the office to squad you at the end of the squad or in the middle, there isnt squad rotation so it wont matter. I am Dyslexic and so is Calam we gifted sort find simple tasks harder than most sometimes but when push comes to shove we will try harder to prove ourselves. Dont worry always ask, there could even be a qualified referee on PW that could really put you straight on the full etiquette thing if not I would ring a skeet referee from the CPSA database and ask thier advice. The first time I shot a real skeet comp representing Bucks was at Dartford and I cacked myself but again the ref's were as good as gold. Chill out and enjoy mate I hope this helps Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 cat is bang on with the ethics on skeet shooting, as like trap the members who live it can be the most boring **** you'll ever meet, but focus is their game socialising isnt under no cuircumstances go to the next station until all the squad have shot, you may find yourself all alone out there, they may warn you once,,,,,,,,,,,, then its off with you bad boy. i still love to shoot skeet, its a favorite discipline of mine for training and practice, all aspects are thrown in for you, good job Pin keep at it mate. :blink: Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted January 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 (edited) Cheers again tony, and thanks Cat! (and Martin, you posted just as I pressed reply!) (and Ron, god he won't forgive me!) I'm not worried as such, just trying not to make an **** of myself if I can help it. As Cat knows only too well I annoyed someone, unintentionally, at the British open sporting last year. Mind he was a bit of a *** about it, I did apologise and he wouldn't shake my hand. Just decided I would find out the form to avoid a repeat. Edited January 14, 2008 by pin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettaman1 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Well I can only talk of my own expieriance , as stated I only shoot 25 Skeet twice a year in 100 allround, So if what I stated in my previous post is wrong then I am sorry. 100 all round is not shot with reverance to each disipline as the squad is usually made up of sporting shooters, some do DTL and ABT and the squads I shoot with are allways up for the craic!.in fact if there is no barracking going on then I allways asume the rest of the sQuad is made up by funeral staff out for a la/ er groan! :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Another tip: If someone on your squad is on for a straight, never, EVER remind him of it. :blink: You fancy popping up north a bit and shooting at nottingham on the 27th pin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted January 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Cheers Paulos, not sure I can make that one but will be up Newcastle way over easter - will probably have a few frames at steve smiths... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Fair do's If you are up north on the 14th march though, there is 50 registered skeet at spennymoor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Pin, I know its not exactly a registered ground but Cupid Green is also open on Saturday afternoons - every 1st, 3rd and if there is one 5th Saturday in the month. It's handy if you just want to get out for a couple of rounds and like me can't get there in daylight on Thursday evenings at this time of year. If you want Mick's number to find out the times I'll PM it to you, but I think its 12pm -5pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Well I can only talk of my own expieriance , as stated I only shoot 25 Skeet twice a year in 100 allround, So if what I stated in my previous post is wrong then I am sorry. 100 all round is not shot with reverance to each disipline as the squad is usually made up of sporting shooters, some do DTL and ABT and the squads I shoot with are allways up for the craic!.in fact if there is no barracking going on then I allways asume the rest of the sQuad is made up by funeral staff out for a la/ er groan! Ron, what's the form for the "all round" stuff (yes I know the clue's in the name) but Clacton gun club (an Essex club I haven't been to yet) seem to run registered "all round" competitions every week and I thought I would give it a bash - I like skeet and DTL but couldn't see me getting into it in the same way as Sporting - it seems from the Pull mag score line ups that the expectation is *at least* 100 straight. I do think though that DTL and Skeet bring quite a bit to the "sporting party" and are enormously useful. I don't think I have shot ABT but would give it a go - it can't be any worse than the random manual clay traps at the local hay bale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted January 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Long time no speak to Gully! Hope all is ok with you and your family! I heard that cupid had stopped! I'll be well up for a few rounds there, lovely little place and very friendly. Can't wait for the summer, some good evenings there last year! If you would PM me Mick's No. that'd be great, I did have it but I've lost it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonsey Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 I’ve dabbled in the odd registered skeet, very enjoyable and frustrating in equal measures. I agree with Cat and Martin, it’s considered very bad form to move to the next station whilst others are still shooting. I think it says somewhere in the rules you should remain behind the peg until all shooters have completed the station. Anyway it’s off putting and unfair especially if someone is on for a good score. Other than that and calling for your Station 4 pair then really it’ll just be the same as shooting at your local club. Pin if you can shoot 89 straight then go for it and have a good time, if you’re lucky enough to join a good squad you’ll learn something. I once went to Barby in Rugby for some skeet and ended up on Neil Faulkner’s squad. To watch him shoot was very interesting, made me realise just how wooden and clunky my skeet style was. Actually all the squad were ex HI team members so every one of them had a fantastic style apart from one that started from a squat position. I laughed at the high five thing when they got a straight but I joined in their fun. I obviously didn’t have cause to high five them on my round. Pin, shall we add you to our squad for the British Open Skeet this year? I’m definitely going to get some serious practice in this year beforehand. Cat, shall we still say £1 a clay to the winner? I think I could pip you this year and win my money back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted January 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 I'll shoot the open why not It's at bisley that isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Ron, what's the form for the "all round" stuff (yes I know the clue's in the name) but Clacton gun club (an Essex club I haven't been to yet) seem to run registered "all round" competitions every week and I thought I would give it a bash - I like skeet and DTL but couldn't see me getting into it in the same way as Sporting - it seems from the Pull mag score line ups that the expectation is *at least* 100 straight. I do think though that DTL and Skeet bring quite a bit to the "sporting party" and are enormously useful. I don't think I have shot ABT but would give it a go - it can't be any worse than the random manual clay traps at the local hay bale. Mung, i should be able to get hold of a timetable for the club if you need it. They also have ABT there too. It really is a skeet and DTL club and not so much for the sporting. Nice people that run it and they do the usual breakfast and tea/coffee etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonsey Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 I'll shoot the open why not It's at bisley that isn't it? Why not indeedy. Doveridge this year for the British Open August 8th -10th or there's the English Open at Southern Counties June 20th to 22nd. They're never over subscribed so we can all decide nearer the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Yes, I'm deffo up for a £1 a clay wager, you'll be dead keen to win back that quid I took off you at Bisley, I just need to make sure I put a bit of pressure on by doing the straight ton. Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu S Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Not sure if it's been mentionned, or exactly where you are in Herts, but Lakenheath CTC in Suffolk do skeet registered each month (thereabouts), and it's usually pretty good. In fact theres one there on teh 27th Jan, and I may well be going, so if you fancy it let me know and we'll sort out a meet up! Regards, Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted January 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Cheers Stu I know of grounds who have skeet ranges, but it's practice I find difficult to get in - Lakenheath/Sporting Targets in Bedford/West London sporting targets are the closest to me, at best it's an hour for me to get to any of those which makes a cheeky 50 practice time consuming! I could well be up for that one actually, I'll check my diary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettaman1 Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 (edited) Well I can only talk of my own expieriance , as stated I only shoot 25 Skeet twice a year in 100 allround, So if what I stated in my previous post is wrong then I am sorry. 100 all round is not shot with reverance to each disipline as the squad is usually made up of sporting shooters, some do DTL and ABT and the squads I shoot with are allways up for the craic!.in fact if there is no barracking going on then I allways asume the rest of the sQuad is made up by funeral staff out for a la/ er groan! Ron, what's the form for the "all round" stuff (yes I know the clue's in the name) but Clacton gun club (an Essex club I haven't been to yet) seem to run registered "all round" competitions every week and I thought I would give it a bash - I like skeet and DTL but couldn't see me getting into it in the same way as Sporting - it seems from the Pull mag score line ups that the expectation is *at least* 100 straight. I do think though that DTL and Skeet bring quite a bit to the "sporting party" and are enormously useful. I don't think I have shot ABT but would give it a go - it can't be any worse than the random manual clay traps at the local hay bale. Well I shoot the A/Round at doveridge, In all honesty I would shoot it every week if poss, much more interesting than Sporting week after week, Depending on your squad you start at any one of the disiplines, could be Skeet or DTL or any of the other two,I have never seen or heard of a 100 straight being scored up here, the top AA sporting guys put in 90+ not me alas, you give it a try Andy Betcha love it, Cheers Ron. Edited January 15, 2008 by berettaman1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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