Keen shots and those new to the sport are invited to try their hand at the Warwickshire Countryside Day Clay Shoot, sponsored by Hunter Boots.
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Really Wild Clay Company to hold last simulated shoot of season at West Woodhay estate
The Really Wild Clay Company’s last roving day of this season will be on Wednesday 11 September at West Woodhay Estate in Berkshire.
How can I improve my clay shooting? What tips are best?
I took up clay shooting a little over two years ago and love it, even though I am only making slow progress and still in C Class.
Why don’t people use semi-autos for trap clay shooting?
Clay shooting: Why don’t more people use semi-auto shotguns in the trap shooting disciplines? I shoot one and manage to get bigger scores than I do with an over-under.
Do I have to stand within the hoop when clay shooting?
Clay shooting: I was picked up by the referee at a clay Sporting shoot for having my foot on the hoop, rather than inside it. Surely this would not affect my scores, so why did I get the reprimand?
Scottish Countryside Alliance team clay shoot and lunch
Seasoned shots and novices alike are invited to test their skills at the inaugural Scottish Countryside Alliance team clay shoot and lunch on the Hopetoun Estate in South Queensferry on 19 July.
What’s holding me back when clay pigeon shooting?
When clay pigeon shooting I average just over 90% at English Skeet and Down-the-Line but struggle at Sporting.
Oxford and Cambridge annual clay pigeon shooting varsity match
Oxford and Cambridge annual clay pigeon shooting varsity match: Cambridge Triumph Over Oxford in This Year’s Varsity Match
Really Wild Clay Company to hold roving days at Belvoir Castle
The Really Wild Clay Company (RWCC) has announced that Belvoir Castle will now be hosting roving their days.
The Really Wild Clay Co: Roving days at Belvoir
The Really Wild Clay Co: The Really Wild Clay Co. has announced that Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, will now host its roving days.
Clay shooting: Competition shooting!
Clay shooting: Competition shooting! Mark Russell, shooting coach at Grimsthorpe SG, on preparing for competition shooting.
Will gun-hold position affect my clay shooting disciplines?
I have done a fair bit of clay shooting - Sporting and Skeet - and I’m now trying my hand at Down-the-Line, which I really enjoy.
My clay shooting improves against a wooded backdrop!
I enjoy shooting English Sporting at different clay shooting clubs in my area and find that I always get better scores when the layout is in, or alongside, woodland rather than those in the open. Why should this be?
My clay shooting scores drop when I’m at different grounds?
Clay shooting: I have joined the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association and started to shoot registered English Sporting at different grounds in the region.
I can’t seem to improve my clay shooting scores!
I’ve been shooting now for just over 14 months – English Sporting – and only managing to hit 20% or so of the targets.
What’s the best gun to start clay pigeon shooting?
Clay pigeon shooting: I am 14 years old and have just got hooked on clay pigeon shooting. As a present I was hoping to get a gun and all of the essentials.
I always have to chase the clay after mounting!
I have trouble mounting onto the target and always find myself trying to ‘catch-up’ to it when clay shooting.
What’s the best way to shoot ‘crow’ type clay targets?
Clay shooting: I’m never sure if I should take them on the way up, or the way down. Any help you can give would be much appreciated.
Will low, driven clays help with my game shooting?
Clay and game shooting: I read your reply to a game shooter about getting ready for the season and you recommended regular practice on clays thrown from a high tower.