Clay Pigeon Shooting

Shotgun Skills Programme

 

If you are looking at taking up clay pigeon shooting or just starting out on the exciting sport and want to learn more then it may be worth you looking more closely at the “Shot Gun Skills Programme”.

The Shotgun Skill Programme was written and designed by the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association (CPSA) with the intention of taking you through the basics of Clay Pigeon Shooting.

You can expect to learn how to use your Shotgun both safely and effectively, from how you stand when shooting to how to clean your gun. The course also cover the different types of shot gun, so if your intending on buying it will give you a good understanding as to the right type of gun for you.

The course also covers gun fit and how your eye sight will impact on your shooting, “eye dominancy”.

You will also learn the various aspects of the modern day shotgun, such as choking and how this will impact on the shot, after it has left the barrel, and how you would change these for different targets.

You will also learn about different types of cartridge, shot sizes and the best type to use when shooting.

The course itself is run by CPSA qualified Acadamy Coaches and lasts about 3 hours; this is split between the classroom environment and practical out on the shooting range.

You do need to be a gun owner to come on the course as everything you need is provided, all you need do is dress for the weather.

Sporting Targets runs two courses a month, at an all inclusive price of £100.00. To book onto the next available day please call 01234 708893

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Junior Taster Session – Under 18′s Shooting Experiance

Clay Pigeon Shooting/Archery/Air Rifles

 

 

Each session last for 1 and half hours, you should allow two hours on site.

During the one and half hours the children will spend about half an hour on each discipline, enough time for them to experience hitting a moving target with a shot gun and hitting the bull’s-eye in Archery and with an Air Rifle.

Each element will be preceded by a safety briefing by one of our fully qualified instructors, explaining how to use the respective equipment, each element is supervised and overseen by the instructor, offering advice and guidance throughout.

Parents are encouraged to stay close by as there are plenty of opportunities to take pictures and share in the experience.

At the end of the session each child is presented with a certificate as a keep sake of there experience.

The minimum age is 8 years old and 4’ in height.

We run a session once a month which you can join, £29 per person, and you could be joining a group of up to six other children. Alternatively you can book a “Private” Junior Taster Session, ideal for birthdays or special occasions; a group of six would be £174.00. Both these prices are all inclusive, all the children need to bring is themselves and sensible shoes just dress for the weather.

Sporting Targets is situated in North Bedfordshire and is rate as Premier Plus by the governing body of Clay Pigeon Shooting the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association, this is their top accolade. Sporting Targets is also rated as one of the top shooting schools in the UK.

In order to book on to a Junior Taster Session  or find out more information please call on 01234 708893

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Browning 725 Sporter and Hunter

Browning B725 Sporter and Hunter

The key values in the Browning family of over-and-under guns for field and target are sturdiness, efficiency, elegance and impeccable technical features.

No matter whether you are a hunter or a target-shooter, you will be spoilt for choice when looking for the model that really suits you.

A pure revolution, the B725 offers you the ideal combination of the B725′s legendary reliability and exclusive “made in Browning” innovations.

The Heritage model justifiably bears its name as the worthy successor of the B25 side-plated model. Balance, ergonomics and handling perfectly resume the qualities of the B525, Grand Prix, Ultra X and GTS range of over-and-under guns.

Last but not least, aesthetics, elegance and the low action-frame are the key notions for Cynergy over-and-under guns.

This luxury version of the B725 possesses a delicate, entirely hand-finished engraving.

Its wood is comprised of grade 5 oil-rubbed elements.

The gun is delivered with a deluxe opaline case for safe stylish transport.

We have the grade 5 in stock now see below in both Hunter and Sporter, call Steve in the shop with any enquiries 01234 708893

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Helice at Sporting Targets

Helice at Sporting Targets

We are testing the water for a one day competition here at Sporting Targets to shoot Helice.

Sporting Targets is situated just North of Bedford< off the A6, between Bedford and Rushden.

At this moment in time we are collecting names of those interested, we will be confirming dates in the near future, subject to there being enough interest. We need 30 people to take part and there is a 1st Prize of £500.

In order to register your interest please call 01234 7088933 or email corporate@sportingtargets.co.uk. Letting us know your contact details. Once we have enough interest we will confirm dates.

Please contact John at Sporting Targets for any additional information

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Young Shots Days – Sporting Targets – In Association with CPSA

Young Shots at Sporting Targets 2nd and 9th April 2013

Young Shots Days are supported and promoted by the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association, the Governing Body for Clay Pigeon Shooting in the UK.

Each year they run a week, at selected shooting grounds, to promote Clay Pigeon Shooting to the under eighteens. Sporting Targets, Bedfordshire, are holding two days, the first on 2nd April and the second on the 9th April.

Sporting Targets in centrally located in the UK situated in North Bedfordshire, just north of Bedford itself on the A6 heading towards Rushden, within in easy reach of Peterborough, Cambridge, London, Stevenage, Luton, Milton Keynes and Buckingham.

Which ever day you choose, it will start at 10am with a meet and greet this will be followed by the official introduction and safety briefing.

At about 10.30am we will explain how a modern shotgun works and our expectations of how it will be handled and operated. Following on from that we will explain how to break a moving clay target, employing the CPSA method of shooting, this is an effective way for the novice shooter to break targets.

At 11.00 we will head out onto the shooting range to practise what has been learned. Having shot in the region of 20 targets each we will return to the Clubhouse for a Sandwich Buffet and Refreshments.

At about 1.30pm we will have a recap on safety, before heading back out on to the range to shoot more clays, returning to the clubhouse and close at about 2.30pm.

Each day will cost £40.00 per child, all inclusive, all that needs to be done is dressing correctly for the weather conditions with sensible shoes.

Our instructors are CPSA Qualified, as well as being Acadamy Coaches. If you would like more information or would like to make a booking then please contact Sporting Targets on 01234 708893.

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Sporting Targets High Tower Challenge

Sporting Targets High Tower Challenge – June – July 2013

The High Tower Challenge will run through out June and July, a re entry competition and one of the very few that allow unlimited loads.

This unregistered competition is shot in a FITASC style, (No you dont have to shoot gun down)  with some of the bigest targets being thrown from our 110′ and 60′ towers.

Unlike other competitions you are not restricted to 28gm loads, you can use what ever you like, giving you a better opportunity to hit those exstream targets. Please note there are restrictions on shot size, the maximum being 5, so you can use anything from 5 to 9.

There is no need to pre book to shoot this, simply turn up and let reception know you would like to shoot and we will take you out as soon as we can, bring a squad and we will take you around together, but we would point out that during the Jack Pyke Pro Sport English Open, running from June 12th to 16th, there could be a waiting period.

Year on year this competition has attratected some of the biggest names in the business, George Digweed and Graham Stiraker, with many prizes up for grabs this is a is a great opportunity to see your name in lights, it also gives you the opportunity to better your score by re-entering or running two cards side by side.

 

 

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Jack Pyke Pro Sport English Open 2013

Dates have now been confirmed for the Jack Pyke Pro Sport English Open this year.

The competition will run from the 12th to 16th June, this year it will be a 120 target competition. This is not a registered competition but will apply CPSA English Sporting Rules and Shooter Classifications.

We are currently taking bookings so call 01234 708893 to book on.

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Discounted Clay Shooting Lessons

This is the ideal opportunity to come and have a go at Clay Pigeon shooting. We are one of the top six shooting schools in the UK and one of the few that are open seven days aweek. We have been acreddited premier plus status, by the Clay Pigeon Shooting Associations, the highest possible accolade.

For a limited period we are offer 40% lessons during the week and 20% off on Saturday and Sunday, for lesson for two people.

The lesson will be with a fully qualified instructor, and you and a friend, will have a one to one lesson over an hour, shooting as many as 100 targets in total, depending upon ability.

With a minimum age of eights years old and a minimum height of 4′, this is a perfect idea for parent and child or two children.

The RRP is £100, but with this voucher the cost reduces to £60, Monday through Friday and £80 on Saturday and Sunday. This price includes everything you need, all you need do is email reception@sportingtargets.co.uk requesting a voucher, we will then send this to you and then just book a time that suites you.

This is a limited offer so write that email now to avoid disappointment. You can also call us with any queries you may have 01234 708893.

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Gun Shop – Sporting Targets Bedfordshire

Our Gun Shop carries a wide variety of clothing from all the leading manufacturers, weather you shoot clays, game or both, everything from warm socks to tweeds. We currently have a sale on all clothing reducing our prices by 25%, albeit that this is ending soon. If you’re looking to purchase Laksen “Limited Edition” Tweeds we are giving a 40% reduction, again this will be ending soon.

In addition we also have a wide variety of wellington and shoes, unfortunately these are not in our sale.

Our Gun Room has an extensive array of Shotguns from Side by Sides to Pump Action from 410 to 12 bore, from all the major manufactures, in addition we sell Rifles and Air Rifles. We carry a large range of accessories as well as Cartridges and Ammunition.

Our Gunshop is staffed by Qualified Instructors who have the expertise to help and advise weather you are experienced and a beginner to the Sport.

 

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Kids Birthday Parties – What to do – Bedfordshire

You’re looking for something completely different for a child’s birthday, something filled with excitement, something memorable. In this day and age it’s difficult to fulfill such criteria.

However, Sporting Targets may be able to offer a solution, a two hour adventure into Archery, Clay Pigeon Shooting and Air Rifle Target Shooting.

The children will spend about 30 minutes on each disciplin under the watchfull eye of our BASC or CPSA Qualified Instructors.

Parents are encouraged to spectate, as there are plenty of photo opportunities. Give us a call to check availability and for further information 01234 708893

 

 

 

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