Sporting Practice
Practice Opening Hours:
Thursday-Sunday: 10am to 5:30pm (one hour earlier in the Winter)
Our famous Sporting practice range, known as “the lane” has more than 20 stands, some of which can provide elevated shooting positions and driven targets.
These are used to create varied and sometimes challenging practice layouts, with every sort of target, including crossers, chondels, battues, teal and rabbits, we aim to change the course at least twice a month if not more regularly.
To aid those new to the sport or wanting to build up to “The Lane” range, there are two additional easier stands available. These are located near the air rifle range to the west of the main car park.
Sporting practice is generally 10 stands with two targets on each stand (20 targets) and we operate a Promatic Clay Mate Pay-&-Play card system so there’s no need to pre-book. If you’ve not used the Promatic system before, don’t worry, one of the ground staff will be happy to show you the ropes.
You are free to shoot all stands that are open or if you want to concentrate on a particular target, you can stick to that stand we just ask that if someone is waiting, you allow them to shoot through.
We endeavour to ensure all traps are in good working order and have sufficient clay for your practice session. However, if there is a problem with the trap or you would like to report any other fault or observation, we have two radio stations on ‘The Lane” for your use. Please utilise the radio facility, as it will make your experience more enjoyable and for other shooters on the range.
Your safety is our priority
Health and Safety is paramount across our grounds, and we ask you to help us to maintain a safe environment for everyone.
When booking in for the first time, we ask that you read and sign to say that you understand our rules of use. It is mandatory to wear hearing and sight protection at all times in our shooting range areas, regardless of whether you are shooting or not. We also recommend that you wear a hat as, although every effort is made to set the targets to avoid clay fall out, there is always a possibility of falling clay or plastic wad. Remember that “Good shooting is no accident”.
Please can we remind all customers visiting that eye and ear protection must always be worn on the ground.
We’ve noticed recently that PPE wearing has slipped a bit and in order for us all to be safe on the ground we want to remind everyone of the importance of wearing eye and ear protection, caps, and sensible footwear.
We have a great selection of PPE to buy in a shop to suit everyone if needed on your visit. PPE will be supplied to you if you are attending an experience or lesson with us.
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Southdown Gun Club and Shooting School has been offering shooting practice on our magnificent shooting ground since the ’80s.