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Richard, I'm just down the road from you in Louth and know of a few clubs locally. Let me know when/if you want to go for a few shoots and you are more than welcome to join me. I shoot clays, badly.
There are a few shops locally. Wraby, Woodhall Spa, Skegness are the ones I use - I'm not aware of any within Grimsby though. Wragby would be my pick of them as they offer excellent service and is a nice, family run place.
I'd recommend getting down to a club, trying it out and getting signed up though. Get your license as soon as you can though!
There are a few shops locally. Wraby, Woodhall Spa, Skegness are the ones I use - I'm not aware of any within Grimsby though. Wragby would be my pick of them as they offer excellent service and is a nice, family run place.
I'd recommend getting down to a club, trying it out and getting signed up though. Get your license as soon as you can though!
CaptainSlow said:
I'm in Bucks and fancy taking it up. Any tips?
Oxford Gun company can't be too far away from you. I shoot there pretty regularly and I know they do half hour tasters for about 20 quid inc clays and cartridges. Its a good way to get a feel for it without going for a full on lesson.I've just got back from my 2nd time shooting clays and am just after a few tips. The problem I'm having is keeing my eye open. I shoot right handed with my left eye closed but after a few shots I struggle to keep my right eye open, it just wants to stay closed. I have just tried some glasses with tape over my left eye but it didnt really change. I keep my left eye closed the full time I'm shooting, maybe just closing it when I'm ready to aim may help?
crimbo said:
I've just got back from my 2nd time shooting clays and am just after a few tips. The problem I'm having is keeing my eye open. I shoot right handed with my left eye closed but after a few shots I struggle to keep my right eye open, it just wants to stay closed. I have just tried some glasses with tape over my left eye but it didnt really change. I keep my left eye closed the full time I'm shooting, maybe just closing it when I'm ready to aim may help?
Which is your dominant eye?When I point my finger at an object in the distance and close my right eye, my finger stays on the object. When I close my left eye it seems my finger is to the left of the object.
Keeping both open makes me feel like my eyes are straining alot and I struggle to focus.
Keeping both open makes me feel like my eyes are straining alot and I struggle to focus.
Edited by crimbo on Monday 4th June 21:15
crimbo said:
When I point my finger at an object in the distance and close my right eye, my finger stays on the object. When I close my left eye it seems my finger is to the left of the object.
Keeping both open makes me feel like my eyes are straining alot and I struggle to focus.
If I understand that right, you are left eye dominant, but shooting off the right shoulder.Keeping both open makes me feel like my eyes are straining alot and I struggle to focus.
Edited by crimbo on Monday 4th June 21:15
If that is the case, then the best advice I can give is to go and see a pro instructor.
Keeping both eyes open, as per the post above, is not going to do you any good at all.
Thread revival!!
So I went shooting at the weekend and really rather enjoyed it. I've been looking for a new hobby and think this may suit me nicely - also I was awesome at it....
I've read the very informative post on page 1 of this thread but just wanted to ask; if you buy a gun how do you transport it to your local club? I'm assuming you can't just sling it on the back seat! Or do people just leave them at the club?
I live in the city, is being given a permit a formality, or do you need to 'prove' you are suitable etc?
So I went shooting at the weekend and really rather enjoyed it. I've been looking for a new hobby and think this may suit me nicely - also I was awesome at it....
I've read the very informative post on page 1 of this thread but just wanted to ask; if you buy a gun how do you transport it to your local club? I'm assuming you can't just sling it on the back seat! Or do people just leave them at the club?
I live in the city, is being given a permit a formality, or do you need to 'prove' you are suitable etc?
Edited by DoubleSix on Tuesday 5th May 11:22
Thanks z4RRSchris,
I'm now reading up a lot on guns and obviously would opt for an an all rounder so I can shoot clays and game if the opportunity arises.
Any tips on what sort of thing I should be looking at? The Browning 525 comes up a lot but to my untrained eye looks a little errrm... plain.
I'm now reading up a lot on guns and obviously would opt for an an all rounder so I can shoot clays and game if the opportunity arises.
Any tips on what sort of thing I should be looking at? The Browning 525 comes up a lot but to my untrained eye looks a little errrm... plain.
DoubleSix said:
Thanks z4RRSchris,
I'm now reading up a lot on guns and obviously would opt for an an all rounder so I can shoot clays and game if the opportunity arises.
Any tips on what sort of thing I should be looking at? The Browning 525 comes up a lot but to my untrained eye looks a little errrm... plain.
browning 525, mik, beretta SP 686, all good guns. get one that fits and feels comfortable is more important than pretty patterns. I'm now reading up a lot on guns and obviously would opt for an an all rounder so I can shoot clays and game if the opportunity arises.
Any tips on what sort of thing I should be looking at? The Browning 525 comes up a lot but to my untrained eye looks a little errrm... plain.
if your in London I'm happy to take you out before you get your SGC. can go most places but not Bisley.
my one gun from page 1 has somehow multiplied into 5, must be breeding in the safe
Edited by z4RRSchris on Tuesday 5th May 21:27
Well that's a jolly nice offer, thank you very much!
However, I live down the M4 in Bristol. I do head into The City for meetings but normally in and out without time for recreation.
Perhaps in the mean time I can continue to pop in here and glean more of your expertise. I was pondering what you said about a gun that "fits", is a gun club the place to do that or would you just stroll into a retailer and get 'sized up'?
Going to book a lesson here to make sure I'm getting the basics right...
http://www.bristolclayshooting.com/lessons.php
However, I live down the M4 in Bristol. I do head into The City for meetings but normally in and out without time for recreation.
Perhaps in the mean time I can continue to pop in here and glean more of your expertise. I was pondering what you said about a gun that "fits", is a gun club the place to do that or would you just stroll into a retailer and get 'sized up'?
Going to book a lesson here to make sure I'm getting the basics right...
http://www.bristolclayshooting.com/lessons.php
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