Clay shooting in Leicestershire

Clay shooting in Leicestershire

Clay shooting is the art of recreating a day of live quarry shooting, with the key difference being that you shoot a variety of clay targets instead of live game. One of the benefits of clay shooting is that it can be practiced throughout the year, whereas traditional shooting is seasonal.

About clay shooting in leicestershire

Many believe that the best clay days offer close to the same exhilaration of game shooting with the unknown sporting element and anticipation being the difference. As with game shoots, simulated shoots vary somewhat with the most expensive ones employing manual trappers which offers greater variance to automated traps but it comes at a price.

Clay shooting availability in Leicestershire

Richardson Fieldsports Sim daysSPORTING AGENT

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Richardson Fieldsports SIMULATED GAMES DAYS is part of Richardson Fieldsports, we are having a page dedicated to our availability for our simulated game days across our renowned estates we have selected to work on to provide top class sim days using our own equipment and staff such as Belvoir Caslte in the midlands , Highdale North Yorkshire, Euston Estate Suffolk, Endsleigh Devon , Thornham Hall Norfolk , Private estates in West and East Sussex close to London and the Lake District !

Elms Farm Simulated Game Shoot

Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Elms Farm Simulated Game Shoot is able to offer bespoke tailor made days to all shooting abilities, from novice right the way through to guns that have been shooting for years. Elms Farm has an active driven syndicate during the winter, which allows us to recreate the aspects of a real days driven game shooting. We pride ourselves in our relaxed but professional approach to running these great days to ensure everyone has a fantastic experience whatever their ability. Our experience and topography enables us to present some of the best simulated birds in the East Midlands. Coupled with the oscillating traps which are designed to present the most realistic birds technology can produce with no repetition. Having a wealth of game shooting experience we know exactly what makes a good drive with a gentle flow of birds breaking over the line of guns, with the occasional fast flush in order to recreate the excitement of the flurry of birds over the guns on normal driven day. The days allow game shots to keep their eye in through the out season and keeps syndicates together. We can also cater for novice shooters that just want a chance to experience the thrill of game shooting in a controlled environment. Additionally private instruction and use of facilities for loading practice and double gun practice is also available. For more information please contact Ben Verhoeven by email. Please note we can be flexible on the dates currently listed.

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Keythorpe Shooting Syndicate

Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Keythorpe Shoot is a long established, fully keepered Saturday syndicate shoot set amongst the picturesque rolling landscape of the Leicestershire and Rutland Border. Keythorpe offer quality driven game shooting in a relaxed, traditional and professional atmosphere. Keythorpe Shoot Manager Mark comes with 30 years’ experience in Game Keeping and Shoot Management. The shoot boasts and exciting 20 drives offering mixed Pheasant and Partridge. The average bag on a given day is 200, with those being predominately Pheasant. The drives are a mixture of strategically placed cover crops and long established woodland. We are conveniently located within easy access to the A1 and M1 and easy reach of London. The format of the day includes a warm welcome at the start of the day with coffee on arrival followed by a Safety briefing, once ready we depart the purpose built shoot room for the first drive. We usually shoot three drives then stop for a break – a traditional elevenses consisting of Soup and Keythorpe Homemade Game or Venison Sausages and a warm tipple! The day usually includes five to six drives, after which we head back to the Shoot room for a two course delicious home cooked meal. The price per gun is £750.00 per day, which includes your day shooting, elevenses refreshments and a two course meal. If you would like any further information or would like to view the estate please contact our Shoot Manager Mark Liquorish who will be happy to discuss your requirements.

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Manor Sporting

Leicestershire, United Kingdom

At Manor Sporting, we pride ourselves on delivering the most authentic, true-to-form simulated game day experience available. Set against the stunning backdrop of a Tudor-era Manor House, our days combine a wide variety of drives with exceptional hospitality, creating an immersive and memorable sporting experience. Every event is fully customisable to suit your needs — choose from premium add-ons such as professional photography, cinematic videography, fine dining, and much more. Manor Sporting brings together a blend of heritage, excitement, and luxury in one unforgettable package.

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Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Gundog Training Days Walk up and mini drives in game crop covers and woodland, shooting for gundog training groups. Mainly Partridge, Pheasants, Ducks & Geese when in season. Normal bag 30 to 50 depending on number of dogs and guns. We can shoot parties of 4/5/6 guns.

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