The Big Shoot

For Chris' 30th birthday, I bought us a Clay Pigeon Shooting session at The Big Shoot Aylesbury. Seems only right I give it a quick review...

 

Location: a village called Long Crendon, about 10 minutes outside of Aylesbury town. As you're driving down a narrow country lane off the main road you wonder where on earth you'll wind up. The end of the lane tucks away a beautiful farmland surrounded by nonchalant and possibly deaf cows.

 

We purchased 40x clays per person, which I think is just right as you're only just hitting your stride at around 25 so 30x might not be enough (packages come in 30, 40 or 50 shots). You don't just stay in one spot either, you'll each cover 10x shots at different bays with the clays being fired from different angles, so there's plenty of variety for even a slightly more experienced shooter to still find a challenge in it.

 

The tutor was funny but very professional, and made us a hot cup of coffee on arrival as we were the only ones that session.  He talks you through the gun and how it works, and remains stood behind you to offer advice on your aiming and a stable hand on the back of your shoulder if like me, the shots take you off your feet a little bit.

 

Bringing out the big guns

 

 

Great time, good value, highly recommended for special events or just something different to do with friends. We went on a Tuesday morning and inadvertently ended up with a private lesson. Whereas at the weekends their popularity rises to groups of up to 20. Not surprised, shooting stuff is jolly good fun.