Clay shooting in Dorset

Clay shooting in Dorset

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 dorset

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 Dorset

DBW Clay Co.

Dorset, United Kingdom

The DBW Clay Company is able to provide Simulated Game Shooting ideal for corporate team events and team building events for teams of 10 -12 guns either for game shots, corporate event entertainment or for those wishing to experience the excitement of shooting driven targets for the first time. The Simulated Game Shooting takes place on the Three Valleys Shoot in Dorset, The steep valleys and downlands will seriously challenge the best of shots.. We provide simulated partridge, grouse (real grouse butts) and  pheasant drives. Simulated game in the guise of midi clays are presented in staggered flushes and singles to challenge the accuracy of even the most successful game shots. This is NO average or normal Simulated Shoot, it is an awsome adrenalin rush!! What better to do in the summer than enjoy the countryside to its full and participate in a challenging and fun simulated game day. Scrumptious food can be provided from our extensive menu indoors in our Shoot Lodge or in the field. Transport can be provided in our gun bus at an extra cost. This is the nearest thing you will experience to Game Shooting without the cost, but entertain larger number of people at approx 20% of the cost of a day's driven shooting. * We shoot simulated days Monday to Saturday inclusive * Enquire for a specific date/s of your choice * We are very flexible We have access to qualified Instructors who can provide Instruction or oversee young people experiencing their first taste of Driven Shooting. Packages can be organised with accommodation in local hotels who are used to having shooting parties. The aim of the day is for everyone to enjoy themselves. Clay shooting on our scenic clay ground is also provided for corporate team events, charity fund raising or for those looking for team building adventures for colleagues, friends and family. Shooting Instruction is available to teach beginners or assist experienced shots. The day can include food and fun competitions. Dates offered from 1st April through to the end of August. Please contact to find out more.

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PatsonHill Sporting Company

Dorset, United Kingdom

Simulate Driven Game Alongside Our 1st Class Hospitality PatsonHill Farm is located on the Somerset/Dorset border & we have multiple drives on offer to cater for all shooting abilities. We operate automatic Bowman traps supplying 6000 clays over 4 drives throughout the day, you will be in pairs with a horn blown in the middle of each drive where you have the opportunity to swap over. Because of the automatic traps it gives us the ability to fine control flushes to fully replicate being stood on a game drive! This is something we really believe we achieve here on our shoot.

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Sim days combine sport, hospitality, and countryside charm in a relaxed format. A typical sim day starts with coffee and breakfast, followed by a safety briefing and peg allocations. Expect a series of lively drives, mid-morning refreshments, and a sociable lunch to bring the day to a close.
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