We received notification last week that our son has made it onto the Lancashire Team for Sporting Clay Shooting.
Needless to say we are all made up!
Seen as he has only been shooting for less than 12 months and only gets chance to practice once a week he has done very well. The first shoot is at Manchester Shooting Ground on the 18th September so we will be keeping our fingers crossed. Especially as he is now back at school and that game shooting season is upon us.......
Will keep you all posted as to how he progresses.
Showing posts with label Clay pigeon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Clay pigeon. Show all posts
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
Wednesday, 6 July 2011
E J Churchill Classic & Northern Selection Shoot
We had a good weekend away a couple of weeks ago for the EJ Churchill Classic.
We drove down from Lancashire on the Friday as the 'boys' were shooting Saturday and after a detour through the centre of Birmingham (thanks satnav!) we checked in at the Holiday Inn and then went into High Wycombe for tea. We ended up in a Tapas bar and the food was excellent.
We arrived back to the hotel and met up with some friends (old and new) for a few drinks.
Saturday arrived and we were up early, breakfasted and on the way to the ground for just after 9, after a scenic detour (thanks to Geoff ) we arrived at EJ Churchills.
After parking up and everyone registered, off they went to get their eye in on the pool shoot.
Everyone had been told which stand and colour of course they were setting off on. The tractors and trailers then arrived and this was our transport to the shooting ground. The shooters set off first and we were picked up later and then caught up with them to watch.
Each course consisted of 14 stands giving 75 birds so with a maximum of 6 birds per stand it did not give you a lot of chance to get used to them. It was very well laid out and the weather was very kind to us!
Seb on a stand!
Nick Truter getting ready.
Phil.
Seb showing how it is done!
After shooting the first course we went back to the Lodge for some lunch and a rest before they went on the second course in the afternoon. We eventually got back about 5.30 but we did not linger as we had to be near Durham at Spenymoor for the Northern Selection Shoot the following day.
All in all a good day out with some excellent company, many thanks to you all!
Next installment the Northern Selection Shoot..........................
We drove down from Lancashire on the Friday as the 'boys' were shooting Saturday and after a detour through the centre of Birmingham (thanks satnav!) we checked in at the Holiday Inn and then went into High Wycombe for tea. We ended up in a Tapas bar and the food was excellent.
We arrived back to the hotel and met up with some friends (old and new) for a few drinks.
Saturday arrived and we were up early, breakfasted and on the way to the ground for just after 9, after a scenic detour (thanks to Geoff ) we arrived at EJ Churchills.
After parking up and everyone registered, off they went to get their eye in on the pool shoot.
Everyone had been told which stand and colour of course they were setting off on. The tractors and trailers then arrived and this was our transport to the shooting ground. The shooters set off first and we were picked up later and then caught up with them to watch.
Each course consisted of 14 stands giving 75 birds so with a maximum of 6 birds per stand it did not give you a lot of chance to get used to them. It was very well laid out and the weather was very kind to us!
Seb on a stand!
Nick Truter getting ready.
Lynn James (Auntie)
Phil.
Breaking clays!!!!
Seb showing how it is done!
After shooting the first course we went back to the Lodge for some lunch and a rest before they went on the second course in the afternoon. We eventually got back about 5.30 but we did not linger as we had to be near Durham at Spenymoor for the Northern Selection Shoot the following day.
All in all a good day out with some excellent company, many thanks to you all!
Next installment the Northern Selection Shoot..........................
Sunday, 8 May 2011
Clay Shooting Lesson
During the week 'the boys' went to Kelbrook Shooting Ground for a lesson with Michael Meggison.
Phil's new gun turns out not to fit him just right and makes him roll his head, some adjustments on the stock are needed. He had swapped his Miroku for a Beretta, it really is a nice looking thing!
Michael spent time with Seb and taught him to stand differently to what he has been doing, gave them both lots of hints and tips and the results were that they were both much improved.
They went again to Kelbrook this morning to practice what they had been taught and both shot much better than they had been doing.
Two happy boys!
Phil's new gun turns out not to fit him just right and makes him roll his head, some adjustments on the stock are needed. He had swapped his Miroku for a Beretta, it really is a nice looking thing!
Michael spent time with Seb and taught him to stand differently to what he has been doing, gave them both lots of hints and tips and the results were that they were both much improved.
They went again to Kelbrook this morning to practice what they had been taught and both shot much better than they had been doing.
Two happy boys!
Saturday, 23 April 2011
Clay shooting at Lupton
We are off to Myerscough College this morning, where our horse Rosie is on loan, to see a lady who may be interested in buying her.
After that we are going to Lupton Shooting Ground in North Yorkshire for the boys to do a spot of clay shooting.
Seb is improving each time he goes out and is often getting better scores than his dad, which has boosted his confidence a lot!
Call back later for a report on the ground!
After that we are going to Lupton Shooting Ground in North Yorkshire for the boys to do a spot of clay shooting.
Seb is improving each time he goes out and is often getting better scores than his dad, which has boosted his confidence a lot!
Call back later for a report on the ground!
Sunday, 10 April 2011
Coniston Shooting ground today
Well on this beautiful, sunny Sunday we are just getting ready to go to Coniston Shooting Ground for the first North of England selection shoot.
Phil is getting nervous but Seb is still on his xbox!
Phil is getting nervous but Seb is still on his xbox!
Sunday, 27 March 2011
Catton Hall Update
We arrived at Catton Hall Shooting Ground about 10.30 and after a brew in the clubhouse Phil & Seb were eager to get going.
There are 14 stands of which some are 3 pairs and others 4 pairs.
Seb got of to a flying start with the new gun, it has made such a difference to him (but I think starting with a 20 bore has helped a lot)
Phil was very nervous and it showed in his shooting.
We went round with Mr Potter, a very nice chap and met others on the way round. Seb has a new hero, Nicky T! (may have something to do with paintballing!)
Seb had his best round ever with a score of 49, which is great as he has only been clay shooting for 3 months. As he was only 4 behind dad he was really pleased!
Conniston may be the next one on the 10th of April, on the same day there is also a memorial shoot for James Dewhurst who was sadly killed in a car accident along with his cousin Sam Lund. Seb us away with school then and us upset to miss it as it is his home ground.
Call back soon for more!
There are 14 stands of which some are 3 pairs and others 4 pairs.
Seb got of to a flying start with the new gun, it has made such a difference to him (but I think starting with a 20 bore has helped a lot)
Phil was very nervous and it showed in his shooting.
We went round with Mr Potter, a very nice chap and met others on the way round. Seb has a new hero, Nicky T! (may have something to do with paintballing!)
Seb had his best round ever with a score of 49, which is great as he has only been clay shooting for 3 months. As he was only 4 behind dad he was really pleased!
Conniston may be the next one on the 10th of April, on the same day there is also a memorial shoot for James Dewhurst who was sadly killed in a car accident along with his cousin Sam Lund. Seb us away with school then and us upset to miss it as it is his home ground.
Call back soon for more!
Saturday, 26 March 2011
Clay Pigeon Shooting at Catton Hall
It will be an early start tomorrow when we are off to Catton Hall in Cheshire for the 1st time.
Will be interesting to see how Seb gets on with the new gun on a different ground.
Call back tomorrow for an update!
Will be interesting to see how Seb gets on with the new gun on a different ground.
Call back tomorrow for an update!
Sunday, 20 March 2011
Trip to Malmo Guns really paid off!
The 'boys' went to Malmo Guns yesterday, as having spoken to the owners, had discovered they had some 'new' second hand guns in.
So after much deliberation, trying out and haggling - the deal was done, a 20 bore exchanged for a Berreta Special Edition 12 bore. As this is for Seb to use he was rather pleased!
A quick trip home to collect cartridges etc then off to Conniston Shooting Ground for a practice.
And what a difference it made to Seb's shooting, on his first 25 clays he connected with 19 (5 more than dad!). He was made up. After a couple more stands it was evident that the extra that you get with a 12 bore over a 20.
Home to clean and polish then put away for next weekend!
Two very happy boys!
So after much deliberation, trying out and haggling - the deal was done, a 20 bore exchanged for a Berreta Special Edition 12 bore. As this is for Seb to use he was rather pleased!
A quick trip home to collect cartridges etc then off to Conniston Shooting Ground for a practice.
And what a difference it made to Seb's shooting, on his first 25 clays he connected with 19 (5 more than dad!). He was made up. After a couple more stands it was evident that the extra that you get with a 12 bore over a 20.
Home to clean and polish then put away for next weekend!
Two very happy boys!
Monday, 14 March 2011
Clay Pigeon Shoot Fauxdegla
Yesterday we went to North Wales to a shooting ground called Fauxdegla.
The weather was bright but cold with a strong wind.
After Phil & Seb had registered we met up with the other members of the squad that they would be going round with. Seemed like a nice bunch.
Off to the first stand, Casca had come with us too!
It was a great learning experience for both of them, the clays were very challenging and the wind did not help.
All in all a great day and we met some really nice people who were excellent shots!
The place it's self is well set out with a very nice lodge serving food and drink.
Well worth the trip down!
The weather was bright but cold with a strong wind.
After Phil & Seb had registered we met up with the other members of the squad that they would be going round with. Seemed like a nice bunch.
Off to the first stand, Casca had come with us too!
It was a great learning experience for both of them, the clays were very challenging and the wind did not help.
All in all a great day and we met some really nice people who were excellent shots!
The place it's self is well set out with a very nice lodge serving food and drink.
Well worth the trip down!
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