In all seriousness that place has been a clay ground since the 1920s. That pile is probably not even a 10th of what’s been shot there over the years.
Think how much lead is in the ground round there. They’ll be able to mine it one day.
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Treating myself to a new shotgun. Suggestions?
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In all seriousness that place has been a clay ground since the 1920s. That pile is probably not even a 10th of what’s been shot there over the years.
Think how much lead is in the ground round there. They’ll be able to mine it one day.
Mech_Eng
ADC
Re my post above, although I had not been fitted, I feel I fell lucky that a 28" left hand gun came up and it felt right to me and I felt right with it,
My planets were aligned that day.
I do hope I'm right and I'm not compensating where I shouldn't have to.
Then again, I don't remember been fitted for that riffle. As I remember it was butt, short, medium or long?
Open to corrections if I'm wrong.
My planets were aligned that day.
I do hope I'm right and I'm not compensating where I shouldn't have to.
Then again, I don't remember been fitted for that riffle. As I remember it was butt, short, medium or long?
Open to corrections if I'm wrong.
It’s like buying a suit. An off the shelf job in your measurements will be perfectly adequate, but nothing beats a made to measure Saville Row job.
If it works for you that’s fine, but if you have a gun fit you’ll learn a lot.
And it may completely ruin your gun when you realise it’s not quite perfect.
Mech_Eng
ADC
That's got to be finger off the the trigger award nominee No 1 for 2021. Impressive.
Instilled at a young age by a scary shouty man whacking me over the back of the head with a stick.
It never leaves you.
Mech_Eng
ADC
Same here, wherever I go and there's guns I look at every one holding such.
Lessons taught the easy way never to be learned. the hard way
PapaGolf
LE
I agree with the Bettinsoli. My OU is a Bettinsoli, purely because when I went to the gun shop, the fit was perfect. I've shot a few others and have not had any where near as good a shoot as I do with it
You and I are pariahs at most shooting ground's. Most people see a pump and think pimp. Love my 870 though
KnightsofRowallan
War Hero
The Safety Officer might ask you to leave. Some shooting grounds don't allow them.
Ensuring they are unloaded when leaving the stand requires extra checks.
Gravelbelly
LE
Simple - marry a shooter, worked for me
Unfortunately, it means that she knows exactly how much everything costs, and will spot any subtle changes to equipment... as our sports psych bloke pointed out, we were each other's primary coach in the days when we were still competing seriously.
She's always wanted to take up clay target or golf. So far, on the basis of dabbling, I'm better at the first, much worse at the second...
Clays (at least at the level I shoot) is miles away from high level performance obsessed competitive target shooting. Mainly Sporting - relaxed, purely for fun, usually a lot of sledging going on. Scores are a nice to have rather than an essential. It is quite common in my club for good shots to mess about by making it harder for themselves (why shoot it when it "hangs" in the air when you can wait until it is dropping like a stone and see if you can get it 3' off the floor etc).
I use it for relaxation, and as a much better form of corporate entertainment than hitting a small ball with a bent stick.
If I mentioned adjusting the cheek piece by 0.5mm to get a more natural fit I would be beaten to death with a slab of 28gm fibre wads - and deservedly so! If I was a competitive DTL or skeet shot, then it might be different.
I use it for relaxation, and as a much better form of corporate entertainment than hitting a small ball with a bent stick.
If I mentioned adjusting the cheek piece by 0.5mm to get a more natural fit I would be beaten to death with a slab of 28gm fibre wads - and deservedly so! If I was a competitive DTL or skeet shot, then it might be different.
That’s the way to do it.
All sport should be fun first and foremost. When you start getting into the realms of shot cams, adjustable stocks and special vests, you’re taking it way too seriously.
You can spend thousands on Gucci kit and some ****** with a 100 year old side by side will still rock up and beat you.
I’ve mentioned before that my brother in law is a fantastic shot, very rarely misses. He’s the guy that will go for that high pigeon that everyone else thinks is out of range.
He shoots with a 99 year old H&H that is cast for right handed even though he’s left handed. It’s so worn that you can’t even see the chequering on it anymore.
Linview
LE
I live in Alberta our rules are a little different, I unload whilst it’s in the vehicle and I don’t point it at friends
Linview
LE
My shooting grounds cover a large area in alberta
Cloth bomber
LE
What he said, I’ve one that was a teaching gun at my brothers place, must have had a 50 k cartridges through it. Never missed a beat, shoots well and now has a nice ”patina”.
KnightsofRowallan
War Hero
Then I would suggest you have the right tools for the job.
Not sure I'd fancy crossing pair or rabbit with bird on report whilst using a pump gun. horses for courses I suppose.
totally echo the comments on relaxed approach to sporting.
I leant to shoot from a young age on a 20, which meant I could often pick off that fleeting bird, a habit which has stuck. Often leading to a game of how long can you wait...... "oooh he got it"... or "you gave him a scare at least"
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they do fitting, new and used
and the area is loaded with nice places to eat, and stay, and some decent shops to distract the wife while you choose a nice firearm
www.iancoley.co.uk
you will not find better food in this area, and the Gentleman who owns it also owns a few more in Cheltenham, no corners are cut, everything is carried out to the highest standards, Julian Dunkerton also owns a clothing company, but he really has raised the bar with his Hotels and Restuarants, A nicer chap you could not wish to meet
he also owns a Brewery just of the A40 at Dowdeswell, oh and his own building company to ensure everything is carried out to his high standards,
www.cotswoldswheatsheaf.com
they do fitting, new and used
and the area is loaded with nice places to eat, and stay, and some decent shops to distract the wife while you choose a nice firearm
Welcome - Ian Coley Sporting
you will not find better food in this area, and the Gentleman who owns it also owns a few more in Cheltenham, no corners are cut, everything is carried out to the highest standards, Julian Dunkerton also owns a clothing company, but he really has raised the bar with his Hotels and Restuarants, A nicer chap you could not wish to meet
he also owns a Brewery just of the A40 at Dowdeswell, oh and his own building company to ensure everything is carried out to his high standards,
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Come over here and say that.
Wedgenock and Edgehill are at the northern end and are both worth a visit. Both friendly and accessableWhen this madness is over, if you fancy treating the wife to a weekend in the Cotswolds, Ian Coley has a very good shop and range all on the same site
they do fitting, new and used
and the area is loaded with nice places to eat, and stay, and some decent shops to distract the wife will you choose a nice firearm
Welcome - Ian Coley Sporting
