New Packages Available at Clay Pigeon Shooting Yeaveley

Looking for something to spice up your Clay Pigeon Shooting experience? Well, luckily for you, our beloved Clay Pigeon Shooting venue in Yeaveley has decided to add 2 new packages to its roster that are guaranteed to provide you with a unique and action-packed day out to remember whilst in the stunning surroundings of the Derbyshire countryside!

Purpose-built by our Clay Pigeon Shooting experts, Sniper School and Mixed Bag Shooting are sure to provide you with a different way to enjoy this competitive and social sport. This Sniper School package, which includes expert tuition, will see you get a hold of .22 rifles with telescopic sights, sound moderators and bipods. Competing against your friends, you’ll have to show-off your deadeye skills as you try to knock down the abundance of targets that range between 30 to 100-metres.

Also beginner-friendly, the Mixed Bag Shooting package is a tailor-made event that is sure to fulfil the needs of a target shooting lover! Allowing you to take part in Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery, Crossbow Shooting, Rifle Shooting and Air Pistol Shooting – you and your group are sure to be in for an entertaining day as you try to master each one of these accuracy-based sports.

A popular venue amongst many, these packages are only going to add to the excitement that’s to be had whilst at Yeaveley! Don’t just take our word for it, read some of these glowing reviews that our shooting range has already received!

Ian Turner – 24/06/17: “I would thoroughly recommend this place to anybody looking for some fun and adventure! top marks”

Derrick Hale – 13/06/17: “The instructor displayed exactly the right balance of professionalism and friendly banter. he also demonstrated a great depth of knowledge and experience together with imagination and creativity”

If you’re wanting to find out more about our Clay Pigeon Shooting venue in Yeaveley, click here to find out more!

Laser Clays Pontypridd Joins The Big Shoot!

Brush off those post-Christmas blues and start February off with a ‘bang’ as you take advantage of Activity HQ’s new Clay Pigeon Shooting venue in Pontypridd!

Unlike every other Clay Pigeon Shooting venue you’ve been to, our glorious venue in Pontypridd provides you with a modern and unique way to enjoy this highly enjoyable traditional sport as you use modified Laser shotguns to shoot a laser beam at the flying clays that are launched into the air by a state of the art electronic clay launcher! Hearing a ‘bang’ every time you hit a clay, they’ll be no room for argument as you compete against your friends on this spectacular shooting range to determine who really is the deadeye shooter in the group!

As well as accommodating those self-proclaimed experts amongst us, our Laser Combat venue in Pontypridd prides itself on its abilities to work with beginners! Under guidance from qualified and experienced instructors, you’ll learn all the essential tips and tricks needed to hit the clays as you compete against your friends! Suiting those of all abilities, this really is the perfect way to enjoy some fun whether it be a corporate event, birthday party, or even a banter-filled stag/hen do!

Wanting to find out more about this unique experience? Well, you can find out more by hitting the link here!

Our Top Tips for the Amateur Shooter

Here it is; the day has finally come. It’s time for you to finally step onto the range and start shooting clays. So dust down your sturdiest boots from the cupboard and get that jacket re-waxed. You’re nearly ready to start Clay Pigeon Shooting.

So you (almost) have all the gear, but do you have the right idea? This is where we come in. Read on to discover all of The Big Shoot HQ’s top tips for you, the amateur shooter. If you haven’t yet been able to pick up the rifle, perhaps this Valentine’s is the time for you and your partner to ditch the flowers and do so.

Kill Zones and Pick Up Points

When you imagine the clay getting released from the trap, it’s important for you acknowledge with the kill zone and the pick up point. The pick up point comes first – this is where you catch your first sight of the target.

The kill zone is, well, pretty self-explanatory. This is the area in the sky where you hit your target.

Once you calculate how fast the clay will be travelling and in which direction, you will then be able to figure out where these two visual points in the sky are.

The Stance

When holding your gun, you should adopt your stance prior to calling for your clay to be released into the sky.

If you’re right handed, your weight should be on your forward left foot which should be facing toward the kill zone. These requirements should be reversed if you happen to be left-handed.

Taking Aim

Once you’ve mastered the stance, it’s time to work on your aim. The butt of your gun should be just out of the pocket of the shoulder while keeping the muzzle – where the projectile will exit the gun – in line or ever so slightly behind the visual pick up point.

Be sure to keep your weight on your front foot by leaning into the target. This will keep your aim stable and will result in a more successful hit rate.

When you see the clay approaching your kill zone, you need to allow for the time it takes for the shot to reach its target. This is done by aiming your muzzle ahead of the target. Knowing how far forward to aim your muzzle is something that comes with experience and time on the range, so don’t be disappointed if you end up missing some clays.

Of course, there is a lot more to it, but these pointers are a great place to start if you are about to step onto the range for the first time. However, it is crucial that you listen to all instructions provided by your shooting tutor and always adhere to the health and safety precautions.

Clay shooting can be one of the most fun and rewarding activities for groups of people to embark on. So, why don’t you try something different for your Valentine this year? It’s not too late because there’s still time to book at over 150 clay pigeon shooting locations across the country, so hopefully Cupid won’t be shooting alone this Valentine’s Day.

Our Top 4 dates for Valentine’s Day

Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and, with that mind, us here at The Big Shoot HQ have decided to grace you with our wisdom and provide you with a variety of romantic and affordable Valentine’s Day gift ideas!

So, without further ado, here’s our Top 4 ideas!

Clay Pigeon Shooting

It’s an obvious one from us, but why not take your partner Clay Pigeon Shooting? As well as providing you with some competitive action that is bound to get the banter-flowing, doing this activity will invite your love into your world – showing them why you love Clay Pigeon Shooting! You never know, they might just take it up as a hobby too!

Enjoy the Beauty of Britain

You don’t have to go abroad to visit truly stunning locations, there are many beautiful locations that sit right here on your doorstep. So, instead of staying in your hometown, why don’t you venture out and enjoy a night in such beautiful destinations like the Lake District? This unique and romantic trip away is sure to provide you and your partner with a trip to remember.

Candle Lit Dinner

Sit down and cook your partners favourite meal over a beautiful candle-lit dinner! This cheap and affordable Valentine’s Day gift will not only show a great amount of effort, but it’ll also allow you and your partner to enjoy a romantic evening alone without the frustrations that occur when trying to book a table at your favourite restaurant!

Quad Biking

February always brings a bit of rain and snow and it looks like this year is no different. Weather like this means mud, and lots of it,  so take your partner on a different type of dirty weekend and explore the countryside on a 250 cc quad bike.

We’re sure that with these suggestions you’ll find something to do this Valentine’s Day! Enjoy.

January’s venue of the month is Woking!

Looking to get your New Year off with a bang, many of you took to our abundance of spectacular Clay Pigeon Shooting venues situated up and down the country. With over 150 venues, it was always going to be hard decision to choose our January Venue of the Month but, after an array of amazing reviews, we’re proud to announce that it’s Clay Pigeon Shooting Woking that snatches the award!

Situated in over 3000 acres of premium shooting countryside, our Woking venue has state of the art facilities that are hard to rival. This prestigious venue hosts major international tournaments and is tailor-made to host any celebration or corporate event that you may be organising.

Not only does the venue provide as the perfect place for a self-proclaimed expert to hone their pre-existing deadeye talents as they take on the variety of shooting disciplines, but the guidance provided by our qualified and experienced instructors has allowed first-timers to enjoy and learn all the essential tips and tricks needed to master this prestigious social sport – and that is why they scooped the honour of being venue of the month!

Just look at some of their glowing reviews that they’ve had this month!

‘great day out with excellent tutor’

Stuart Watson – Woking, Surrey, Clays – 20 Jan 2018

‘excellent day out! great for team building’

Richard Bleckman – Woking, Surrey, Clays – 21 Jan 2018

‘fantastic afternoon with four mates – only a little competitive!’

Mark – Woking, Surrey, Clays – 13 Jan 2018

Want to find out more about this venue? Just click here!

Congratulations to December’s Venue of the Month, Essington Clay Pigeon Shooting!

With less than a week to go until Christmas it’s time to celebrate! Why you ask? No, not because we’ve decided to extend our Christmas party, but because it’s time to name our venue of the month. So without further ado we’d like to say a huge congratulations to Clay Pigeon Shooting Essington, December’s venue of the month.

Over the past month we’ve been absolutely inundated with five-star feedback for our incredible Essington venue – and it’s easy to see why! The enchanting Midlands countryside is the perfect setting for smashing clays and with first-class facilities and expert instructors to boast too, it was only a matter of time before this brilliant shooting ground scooped our venue of the month award.

Something else you’re sure to love about Essington Clay Pigeon Shooting is the selection of shooting stands, which cover sporting, skeet and down the line shooting disciplines. It’s the sporting shoot that will really test your shotgun skills though, and with 10 different stands to blast your way round there’s nowhere better to perfect your technique. The only hard part is choosing whether you want to take on 25 or 50 clays!

What really makes Essington Clay Pigeon Shooting special though is the hard working team of staff and instructors. Not only are they some of the most experienced clay shooters around, they’re some of the friendliest too, making every experience as fun as it is thrilling. They’re happy working with shooters of all experience levels too, so whether you’re a seasoned shot or a complete beginner, they’re the perfect people to take your skills to the next level.

Enough of what we think though, here’s a look at some of those incredible five-star reviews we mentioned..

“Bought this as a surprise for my husband’s birthday. Both of us have never done clay shooting before and we absolutely loved it. Thanks to having such a brilliant instructor who made the experience very enjoyable.”

Priya Mehta – Essington, Wolverhampton, Clays – 07 Dec 2017

“Thanks to the guy who spent an hour with us during our session. We really enjoyed it.”

Marcus Johnson – Essington, Wolverhampton, Clays – 29 Nov 2017

“Great introduction to clay shooting, first class instructor.”

David Spears – Essington, Wolverhampton, Clays – 21 Nov 2017

“Very pleased with our venue in Essington especially with our instructor Stella. She was knowledgeable and patient and my husband had a fabulous day. Great place with a lovely little cafe. We were made very welcome indeed.”

Lucinda Betts – Essington, Wolverhampton, Clays – 12 Nov 2017

We told you they we’re good! So, if you’re ready to experience the fun and thrills of clay pigeon shooting there’s only one place to be – December’s venue of the month Essington Clay Pigeon Shooting!