jef Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Evening all, Heading over to a mate's place in Dumfries for the weekend and will be taking my shotgun in the hope of getting out to the clays at some point. Can anyone suggest where to go and when? I've found the Burntkettle ground which seems to be off until March. I've also found Thornhill, anyone any information on this ground or any others not on the net?? Thanks James p.s. both experienced shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon2008 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 westlands activity centre near Annan; 20 mins from the toon (thats Dumfries) google it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Is Westlands really worth going to? The last time we went about 12 months ago only 2/3 of the traps were working. When it first opened it was a brilliant ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon2008 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Is Westlands really worth going to? The last time we went about 12 months ago only 2/3 of the traps were working. When it first opened it was a brilliant ground. Theres new owners there now - since Dec08; Ive ju.st started but was there 2 weeks ago and every trap I was at worked, Give them a phone b4 going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Thanks Gordon. It sounds promising I am fed up of going south for a decent shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) every trap plus skeet was working at westlands when I went with new owners v nice that was a couple of weeks ago Edited January 28, 2009 by utectok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jef Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I've checker the westlands website and it turns out I have been there a few years ago to a comp. It doesn't say if it is open all the time though with perhaps a counter system?? Is this the case? Can I turn up any day? James I think we are probably going to Thornhill....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Yes u can just pick up a counter and fire away. They are closed a couple of midweek days although I just ring and if they are in they will open up for you. I've had some great times there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nial Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 I think we are probably going to Thornhill....... Where's Thornhill and what facilities are there? N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jef Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 All I know is it's Thornhill Gun Club near Dumfries. I think they run a counter system James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jef Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Well we ended up at Westlands. Thornhill is apparently re opening in March after moving their layout. Turns out I had been to Westlands years ago to a 100 bird day. It was quiet so it was fine for a few leisurely shots. Needs some work doing to it though, my counter read 121 for a genuine 100 birds due to tempramental traps. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jef Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Well we ended up at Westlands. Thornhill is apparently re opening in March after moving their layout. Turns out I had been to Westlands years ago to a 100 bird day. It was quiet so it was fine for a few leisurely shots. Needs some work doing to it though, my counter read 121 for a genuine 100 birds due to tempramental traps. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00taz11 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 yeah try it out im not far from it the bolting rabbits is my favourite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Evening all, Heading over to a mate's place in Dumfries for the weekend and will be taking my shotgun in the hope of getting out to the clays at some point. Can anyone suggest where to go and when? I've found the Burntkettle ground which seems to be off until March. I've also found Thornhill, anyone any information on this ground or any others not on the net?? Thanks James p.s. both experienced shots. Morton clay targets Mid Calder www.mortonclaytargets.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Evening all, Heading over to a mate's place in Dumfries for the weekend and will be taking my shotgun in the hope of getting out to the clays at some point. Can anyone suggest where to go and when? I've found the Burntkettle ground which seems to be off until March. I've also found Thornhill, anyone any information on this ground or any others not on the net?? Thanks James p.s. both experienced shots. Morton clay tartgets www.mortonclaytargets.co,uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nial Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 That's a 2 hour drive from Dumfries Nial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon2008 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Well we ended up at Westlands. Thornhill is apparently re opening in March after moving their layout. Turns out I had been to Westlands years ago to a 100 bird day. It was quiet so it was fine for a few leisurely shots. Needs some work doing to it though, my counter read 121 for a genuine 100 birds due to tempramental traps. James I was there on Sunday with a mate; 100 clays shot at and counter read 142 due to traps either not firing or broken clays flying out. Explained to them afterwards ans met them half way as we had fired a clay or 2 at each trap to see where it was coming from/going. Dont have any beef and there was no problem; thought it was good value; got 100 clays and 100 carts for £28 (ie £14 each) New owners in so only fair to give them a bit of time to take advice and get running smoothly. I`ll defo go back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jef Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I was there on Sunday with a mate; 100 clays shot at and counter read 142 due to traps either not firing or broken clays flying out. Explained to them afterwards ans met them half way as we had fired a clay or 2 at each trap to see where it was coming from/going. Dont have any beef and there was no problem; thought it was good value; got 100 clays and 100 carts for £28 (ie £14 each) New owners in so only fair to give them a bit of time to take advice and get running smoothly. I`ll defo go back! Carts sound cheap!!!! :blink: So why did I pay £12 for 50 birds?? We were told 24pence per clay. You only paid 14 pence per clay. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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