Title: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 25th Sep
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 28, August, 2010, 06:36:15 PM
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 28, August, 2010, 06:36:15 PM
Ok, we've done French Boules, now how about some Clay Pigeon Shooting.
Here's another great event for those who aren't really interested in standing around kicking tyres and talking about cars.
I have contacted the Mendip Shooting Ground who are happy to offer us a coached 25 clays and cartridges session with instruction at their dedicated Clay Pigeon Shooting facilities situated within the beautiful Mendip countryside. And for anyone who was wondering, no live animals are shot at, only clay targets are used ;)
I have pencilled in Saturday 25th Sep at 11.00am – 13.00. Cost £25.00 pp.
Over 60 automatic clay traps allow targets suitable for the absolute beginner to the most accomplished competition clay target shooter - I think most of us will be of beginner status but I wonder who will hit the most??. This is not a 'Guy's Only' sport so wives, girlfriends / partners are welcome too.
Guns, ammunition, ear protection, coaching and tea & coffee are all provided on the day. In addition, the clubhouse provides hot and cold food too. (Breakfast £5)
Of course safety is paramount and there will be a Safety Brief before the event and coaching throughout.
I need to gauge interest pretty quick on this one, as they can't hold the place for long. Thanks Psymon for getting the ball rolling.
A little about the sport...
Clay Pigeon shooting, so called because the disc shaped targets replace live pigeons, is an internationally recognised sport which has Olympic status. The weapons used are sporting shotguns of which MSG have a selection to suit all ages and sizes whether male or female. The clay pigeons (targets), which are basically made from pitch and limestone dust, are thrown through the air by machines at varying speeds and angles to represent the flight of birds; few things can compare with the excitement and satisfaction of hitting and demolishing your first and every target.
Why do they say 'pull' when calling for a target? Because originally, a pigeon was released from a trap (box) by "pull"ing a string on the trapdoor.
So, come on folks; let's smoke some clays...
Heres a few I smoked earlier hehe
Names please.
1. G & Toniq.
2. Wallnut
3. Psymon
Here's another great event for those who aren't really interested in standing around kicking tyres and talking about cars.
I have contacted the Mendip Shooting Ground who are happy to offer us a coached 25 clays and cartridges session with instruction at their dedicated Clay Pigeon Shooting facilities situated within the beautiful Mendip countryside. And for anyone who was wondering, no live animals are shot at, only clay targets are used ;)
I have pencilled in Saturday 25th Sep at 11.00am – 13.00. Cost £25.00 pp.
Over 60 automatic clay traps allow targets suitable for the absolute beginner to the most accomplished competition clay target shooter - I think most of us will be of beginner status but I wonder who will hit the most??. This is not a 'Guy's Only' sport so wives, girlfriends / partners are welcome too.
Guns, ammunition, ear protection, coaching and tea & coffee are all provided on the day. In addition, the clubhouse provides hot and cold food too. (Breakfast £5)
Of course safety is paramount and there will be a Safety Brief before the event and coaching throughout.
I need to gauge interest pretty quick on this one, as they can't hold the place for long. Thanks Psymon for getting the ball rolling.
A little about the sport...
Clay Pigeon shooting, so called because the disc shaped targets replace live pigeons, is an internationally recognised sport which has Olympic status. The weapons used are sporting shotguns of which MSG have a selection to suit all ages and sizes whether male or female. The clay pigeons (targets), which are basically made from pitch and limestone dust, are thrown through the air by machines at varying speeds and angles to represent the flight of birds; few things can compare with the excitement and satisfaction of hitting and demolishing your first and every target.
Why do they say 'pull' when calling for a target? Because originally, a pigeon was released from a trap (box) by "pull"ing a string on the trapdoor.
So, come on folks; let's smoke some clays...
Heres a few I smoked earlier hehe
Names please.
1. G & Toniq.
2. Wallnut
3. Psymon
Title: Re: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 26th Sep
Post by: WALNUT on 28, August, 2010, 07:16:33 PM
Post by: WALNUT on 28, August, 2010, 07:16:33 PM
You can put me down for that
Tony
Tony
Title: Re: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 26th Sep
Post by: YellaBelly on 28, August, 2010, 09:30:09 PM
Post by: YellaBelly on 28, August, 2010, 09:30:09 PM
Damn it! Me and the missus would have been up for that one, but it's the day before we go to Oz on holiday so I don't think it would be a good idea to risk any 'happenings' then, we've been looking forward to this one for a loooong time :)
Hope it all goes well guys, and it will be great to see how competitive people really are ;)
JB
Hope it all goes well guys, and it will be great to see how competitive people really are ;)
JB
Title: Re: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 26th Sep
Post by: Psymon on 28, August, 2010, 10:16:41 PM
Post by: Psymon on 28, August, 2010, 10:16:41 PM
Of course myself....Cant wait.
Cheers Si
Cheers Si
Title: Re: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 26th Sep
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 28, August, 2010, 10:27:15 PM
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 28, August, 2010, 10:27:15 PM
Quote from: YellaBelly on 28, August, 2010, 09:30:09 PM
Damn it! Me and the missus would have been up for that one, but it's the day before we go to Oz on holiday so I don't think it would be a good idea to risk any 'happenings' then, we've been looking forward to this one for a loooong time :)
Hope it all goes well guys, and it will be great to see how competitive people really are ;)
JB
Thats a shame JB, The event will be very safe for you both and I promise not to make you dance in a hail of buckshot ;D
Title: Re: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 26th Sep
Post by: Bulldog Bri on 29, August, 2010, 08:34:57 AM
Post by: Bulldog Bri on 29, August, 2010, 08:34:57 AM
Quote from: WALLNUT on 28, August, 2010, 07:16:33 PM
You can put me down for that
Tony
You don't need putting down yet! ;D
8)
Title: Re: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 26th Sep
Post by: 'Mendip Wurzel' on 29, August, 2010, 08:45:50 AM
Post by: 'Mendip Wurzel' on 29, August, 2010, 08:45:50 AM
Quote from: bulldog bri on 29, August, 2010, 08:34:57 AMQuote from: WALLNUT on 28, August, 2010, 07:16:33 PM
You can put me down for that
Tony
You don't need putting down yet! ;D
8)
I agree with Brian, I think there is still lots of life in Tony yet.
Tony, is there any chance of you changing your mind about being 'put down'?
Title: Re: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 26th Sep
Post by: WALNUT on 29, August, 2010, 08:59:57 AM
Post by: WALNUT on 29, August, 2010, 08:59:57 AM
Theres some that would say iv already been put down but dont know it.
Tony
Tony
Title: Re: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 26th Sep
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 29, August, 2010, 12:37:46 PM
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 29, August, 2010, 12:37:46 PM
Ok, back on subject.
Names please.
1. G & Toniq.
2. Wallnut
3. Psymon
Names please.
1. G & Toniq.
2. Wallnut
3. Psymon
Title: Re: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 26th Sep
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 07, September, 2010, 12:38:40 AM
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 07, September, 2010, 12:38:40 AM
What? No one else for this great fun event? Blasting some clays with a 12 bore plus a good breakfast?
Title: Re: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 26th Sep
Post by: Daley Down Under on 07, September, 2010, 10:56:10 AM
Post by: Daley Down Under on 07, September, 2010, 10:56:10 AM
Sounds terrific - would love to go but cant make that weekend.
Title: Re: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 26th Sep
Post by: Psymon on 07, September, 2010, 02:33:37 PM
Post by: Psymon on 07, September, 2010, 02:33:37 PM
Maybe one event to hold off for a ltr date matey..
Cheers Si
Cheers Si
Title: Re: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 26th Sep
Post by: WALNUT on 07, September, 2010, 03:04:09 PM
Post by: WALNUT on 07, September, 2010, 03:04:09 PM
It seems a shame that theres no intrest in this fun day. Especially as I have just dusted off my sawn off 15 shot pump action.
Tony
Tony
Title: Re: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 26th Sep
Post by: dave_bence on 08, September, 2010, 08:35:49 AM
Post by: dave_bence on 08, September, 2010, 08:35:49 AM
I'd love to give it a try, but I'm away that weekend.
Title: Re: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 26th Sep
Post by: gingerpaul on 08, September, 2010, 09:39:02 AM
Post by: gingerpaul on 08, September, 2010, 09:39:02 AM
Over 2 hours each way for me but I'm still tempted. Shooting stuff is fun and it's about time I dragged myself over to say hello. Still kit car weather too just about.
I'm in.
I'm in.
Title: Re: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 26th Sep
Post by: gingerpaul on 08, September, 2010, 09:40:04 AM
Post by: gingerpaul on 08, September, 2010, 09:40:04 AM
PS Do you reckon they'd put the Singapore GP on their TV in the clubhouse afterwards. The timing would be just about right. ;D
Title: Re: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 26th Sep
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 08, September, 2010, 10:24:09 AM
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 08, September, 2010, 10:24:09 AM
Be good to see you Paul but I'm not sure how many other members you will meet.
A few people are away and general interest is low on this one but I will let thread run till the end of the week.
I wonder if that would entice a few more to come along :)
So far then..
1. G & Toniq.
2. Wallnut
3. Psymon
4. gingerpaul
Who else?
A few people are away and general interest is low on this one but I will let thread run till the end of the week.
Quote from: gingerpaul on 08, September, 2010, 09:40:04 AM
PS Do you reckon they'd put the Singapore GP on their TV in the clubhouse afterwards. The timing would be just about right. ;D
I wonder if that would entice a few more to come along :)
So far then..
1. G & Toniq.
2. Wallnut
3. Psymon
4. gingerpaul
Who else?
Title: Re: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 26th Sep
Post by: Spartan Woman on 08, September, 2010, 07:50:05 PM
Post by: Spartan Woman on 08, September, 2010, 07:50:05 PM
I would have come but I'm away that weekend - sorry.
Hope you all have a great time.
Hope you all have a great time.
Title: Re: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 25th Sep
Post by: gingerpaul on 09, September, 2010, 11:05:41 AM
Post by: gingerpaul on 09, September, 2010, 11:05:41 AM
Perhaps it'd be worth trying a week or two later. What dates are people who are interested but can't currently make available?
Title: Re: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 25th Sep
Post by: Cyclone4 on 10, September, 2010, 01:59:46 PM
Post by: Cyclone4 on 10, September, 2010, 01:59:46 PM
Just for info I run Larkhill Garrison Clay Target Shooting Club (lctsc.co.uk) in Wilts and am also instructor and have been shooting for 14 years if anybody is interested in driving slightly further out than normal I can get a group in for about 12 pounds a head and if you want our kitchen open we can supply food and drink also? Maybe with more time to arrange members for availability this would be more feasible. Regards to all Rob. :)
Title: Re: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 25th Sep
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 10, September, 2010, 02:33:03 PM
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 10, September, 2010, 02:33:03 PM
Thanks Rob. Maybe this event is one for later in the year.
Title: Re: Bristol Kit Car Club Clay Pigeon Shoot - Sat 25th Sep
Post by: gingerpaul on 10, September, 2010, 04:22:29 PM
Post by: gingerpaul on 10, September, 2010, 04:22:29 PM
Quote from: Cyclone4 on 10, September, 2010, 01:59:46 PM
Just for info I run Larkhill Garrison Clay Target Shooting Club (lctsc.co.uk) in Wilts and am also instructor and have been shooting for 14 years if anybody is interested in driving slightly further out than normal I can get a group in for about 12 pounds a head and if you want our kitchen open we can supply food and drink also? Maybe with more time to arrange members for availability this would be more feasible. Regards to all Rob. :)
Your place would shave at least half an hour from my journey time and involve more interesting roads so that sounds good to me. :D