Newbie here

[Gregwilliams111]

Hi everyone,

Picked up my new Browning 525s on Thursday and looking to get some shooting in during the week hopefully. I'm located on the border of Essex and I know there is a couple of places nearby. But they don't seem to have websites/lack info on the setup.

Was looking at going to Shrove Hill shooting ground. Don't know if I can just turn up and shoot or do I need to book in, are they even open as Google says it's closed all week .

Also do they sell cartridges? As I haven't bought any yet and need to get some before I go if they don't.

Thanks Greg

 

[Luke_(NL)]

I'd suggest giving a ring to a few places you'd like to go. That way you can ask any questions you have, find out which places are friendly to newbies and pick and plan accordingly.

 

[Gavster]

Shrove Hill is a club shoot which opens alternatively Sundays. They were open today from 9:00am to 2:00pm, with there next shoot on the 21st Jan.

 

[Gregwilliams111]

Shrove Hill is a club shoot which opens alternatively Sundays. They were open today from 9:00am to 2:00pm, with there next shoot on the 21st Jan.

Thanks!
When you say club shoot, is that members? Or can anyone go your just shooting with everyone and anyone. I have done all my lessons a fennes so used to that style seems like you just turn up pay your money and shoot then pay for clays at the end.

 

[Superposed]

Shrove is an open shoot and a good one, bring along your licence of course. They do have the facility for non-licence holders for 'have a go' session but i would call ahead for anyone else to see if they can accommodate on the day.

'Club Shoot' is a bit of an interchangeable term in Clay Shooting - I would most often take it to mean smaller, non-permanent (undertaken under the 28day rule usually) shoot. Some club shoots are members-only, but most are not.... most accommodate non-members (an open shoot) but may charge a small amount more per-clay/or per-round if you a non-member.

The alternative type of shoot would probably be a permanent/corporate ground such as Churchills/High-lodge/Bywell/Doverage etc... The difference is that they have a permanent infrastructure/staff/facilities and planning permission/use class with week-round opening hours and run as a full time going concern/business.

Shrove Hill is a great club shoot, run by friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic people. Great value and changeable targets for everyone. The setting is basic, a little rough round the edges in location but the sport is great.

 

[Gregwilliams111]

Shrove is an open shoot and a good one, bring along your licence of course. They do have the facility for non-licence holders for 'have a go' session but i would call ahead for anyone else to see if they can accommodate on the day.

'Club Shoot' is a bit of an interchangeable term in Clay Shooting - I would most often take it to mean smaller, non-permanent (undertaken under the 28day rule usually) shoot. Some club shoots are members-only, but most are not.... most accommodate non-members (an open shoot) but may charge a small amount more per-clay/or per-round if you a non-member.

The alternative type of shoot would probably be a permanent/corporate ground such as Churchills/High-lodge/Bywell/Doverage etc... The difference is that they have a permanent infrastructure/staff/facilities and planning permission/use class with week-round opening hours and run as a full time going concern/business.

Shrove Hill is a great club shoot, run by friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic people. Great value and changeable targets for everyone. The setting is basic, a little rough round the edges in location but the sport is great.

Thanks for the info will defo give it a go. Think the next shoot is not this weekend the one after so might try and pop along