The Big Shoot - Clay Pigeon Shooting Reviews 

448
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 93 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff and instructors for their patience, knowledge, and friendly demeanor, making the experience enjoyable and comfortable for beginners and experienced shooters alike. The booking process is frequently described as easy and efficient, with clear communication and helpful teams. Many people highlight the excellent instructions provided, which helped them hit targets and gain confidence. The locations are generally well-regarded, with some being easy to find and offering a pleasant environment. However, some people mentioned difficulties with finding certain sites due to inaccurate directions. A few other people also felt that the experience was rushed, with instructors quickly going through shots and not allowing participants to load their own guns. Additionally, there were isolated reports of issues with the booking system, including payment being taken before confirmation and bookings not being fulfilled.

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Instructions

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Located on the private Elveden Estate owned by the Guinness family, we learned a bit of history about the estate and had an excellent shoot. All equipment provided, very safe, and with a variety of di... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We shot at the Pimperne clay school with Norman, who was excellent; friendly and very helpful. We were a group of beginners and Norman got us hitting clays and having a lot of fun. Strongly recommend... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We came for The Combo Package, it was great fun trying different guns. Chris, our instructor, was extremely patient with us. He got us hitting the targets with his fine instruction! If you are thinkin... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clay shooting at Cluny Clays Fife was amazing! Sarah was an excellent instructor and my son and I had the best experience and will definitely be back! Thank you Cluny Clays for hosting and The Big Sho... See more


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The Big Shoot is the UK and Ireland's largest Clay Pigeon Shooting Network, prices from £27.99. We have 153 Clay Pigeon Shooting Venue's covering the UK and Ireland.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The day was great and our…

The day was great and our trainer/teacher was amazing rob. It was a gift for my autistic brother in-law for his birthday and he was very anxious to start with but was made very comfortable from the very start and what a great day it ended to be. My brother in-law will be back and so will I.

7 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant shoot

We had the most brilliant time clay shooting today. Went with my partner and we had an instructor each who were very nice, extremely knowledgeable and a good laugh. Everything is provided for you and you are guided throughout your shoot by your instructor. Set in a beautiful, private estate and got to see wild deer roaming. Meeting place is clearly marked, instructions provide when booking were very helpful and there was plenty of parking at the meeting place with a lovely farm shop that sells the most tasty bacon. Would highly recommend, wish we had paid for 50 instead if 30.

7 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My family recommended this and would go again

This was a late 18th birthday present for my son . We couldn’t book them because of Covid. I booked now for him, my husband and my other son . They said it was a great day , the team were very professional. They went to another company before and it didn’t run as well. They definitely recommend it and would go again .

1 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic clay pigeon shooting experience.

I attended for a clay pigeon shooting day with my young son. We received a warm welcome on arrival. Booking in advance was pretty easy. Our instructor Terry Humber was ace. We will certainly attend again.

17 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Family Shooting Experience at Wareham

We recently enjoyed a memorable day of clay shooting at The Big Shoot in Wareham.
Our group, which included an 8-year-old and three adults, was thoroughly impressed by the professionalism and expertise of our instructor, Gary.

The facilities were well-maintained, and the atmosphere was relaxed, enjoyable and safe.

There are on site toilet facilities and plenty of parking available. There is also a small cafe where you can enjoy a snack and a cuppa.

The shooting range was a few metres away from the main site, so easily accessible and was able to offer various shooting experiences.
The equipment was carefully selected based on the age and size of each participant, ensuring a comfortable and safe experience for everyone.

We highly recommend The Big Shoot to anyone looking for a fun and memorable outdoor activity. A big thank you to Gary for making our experience so enjoyable!

27 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a fantastic day

We had a fantastic day. Our group was made to feel safe and well guided, the instructor was very supportive and made the day brilliant. Non of us had shot before and by the end of the day were all hitting over 50% of the clays. Would really recommend this a group event.

31 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant day!

Easy booking system. Had great follow up communication.
The venue was brilliant and the staff were amazing, so welcoming and friendly. Brilliant instructor and made this birthday treat for my partner a perfect day. Thanks, we'll definitely be back!!

31 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great clay shooting

Great clay shooting with Graham our instructor. Very helpful and really wanted us all to succeed. We were mostly beginners, so grateful for all Graham's tips. Would definitely recommend.

24 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a fantastic time clay pigeon…

We had a fantastic time clay pigeon shooting. Our instructor Henry was brilliant. He spoke us through everything in detail and was very patient with us!

We had so much fun, shooting from different angles and are looking forward to our next shooting day.

24 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Birthday shoot

Great instructor who ensured we got the most out of the experience, The setup was good for a novice with no one able to see you make mistakes - this made the experience better

18 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience at Kellbrook…

Amazing experience at Kellbrook Shooting School. Michael, the instructor was very experienced and so good with the kids (age 12 and 8) who absolutely loved it and want to go back, which we will definitely do!

15 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience, well worth it 👍🏻

Arrived about 40mins early, paid a visit to the cafe for a coffee and a cake, very nice, and worth a visit on its own, just for the breakfast. We were introduced to Ged who gave us safety instructions and the basics for novices, checked our coordination / eye sight etc; and took a wander down to the cabins on the range. After a few demo’s and dry runs, we were coached and corrected until we (I) successfully hit the targets (my husband, made it look easy and hit his first 5 without a prob), Ged moved us through the ‘easier’ to ‘trickier’ stages. It was a great experience, we both were surprised with our success rate and were hooked from the start. Our instructor, Ged, explained how to maximise our chances to hit the clays, he made the experience very enjoyable and was very genourous with praise and encouragement. We’ll definitely book again 🎈

10 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a great time we…

We both had a great time (at the Huntingdon site) considering we have never touched shotguns before. Adam was a great host and made us feel welcome and at ease - he was very professional. We will definitely be booking more sessions in the future with other family members.
Hats off again to Adam.

10 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booked for a stag weekend

Booked for a stag weekend. Had a ‘blast’!. Everything was well set up and plenty of time was taken to explain what we needed to do. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere and it all felt very safe. We had a great time

27 July 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A superb experience!

A superb experience!! Everything from initial booking was perfectly organised, and Big Barry was very helpful and helped make the day! Thank you - would thoroughly recommend it!!

3 August 2024
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