The Big Shoot - Clay Pigeon Shooting Reviews 432

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Review summary

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Considering 85 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional knowledge, patience, and friendly demeanor, which significantly enhances the overall experience. The booking process is frequently described as easy and efficient, with clear communication and helpful information provided. People also appreciate the well-organized sites and the clear, detailed instructions given, making the activity enjoyable even for beginners. However, some customers encountered issues with the booking system, reporting that emails were not sent or that payments were debited despite unconfirmed bookings. A few other people also felt that the activity was rushed, with instructors quickly going through the shots, which limited the overall enjoyment and learning experience.

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Instructions

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Booking process

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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

Fantastic instructor on site, very friendly with tea or coffee supplied if required. The site was well laid out before I arrived, and instruction was just great which helped make it a very enjoyable... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to book and deal with, instructor made us feel very welcome as beginers and really went into depth with instruction. He had a great charactor and was extremely patient! Will definetley be back a... 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


Company details

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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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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

432 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Balling Bullies

Will was our instructor, and he was very informative, patient, and entertaining.

Please arrive on time!

Thanks Andy for accommodating us.

14 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a wonderful time clay pigeon…

Had a wonderful time clay pigeon shooting
I went with my stepson Luke for his 30th birthday.We were both new comers to shooting but Jake the instructor soon put us at ease He was a brilliant and experienced instructor with a good sense of humour which made u feel relaxed.We even managed to hit quite a few Thank you Jake we will be back next year

7 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great day out

Great day out
Easy booking system
and advisers very helpful
Nothing to much trouble when I had to move my booking
Great venue
Instructor very informative and helpful
Would highly recommend

23 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Very Good

Booking was easy, although confirmation took a while. Jason the instructor was excellent; he was really friendly, and very knowledgeable, and gave us instruction throughout the session - telling us exactly where we should be aiming and shooting.

Although the site was pretty remote, they also supplied a What3Words address so finding it was super easy too (if you use W3W).

All in all, a really good experience. I would highly recommend it.

20 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic time doing the big shoot

My partner and I had a fantastic time, the facilities and equipment were spot on. The instructor was excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly. I'd absolutely recommend this place to friends and family.

16 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great family experience

Excellent on all counts. My two boys (10 & 11) loved it. Gary and his team could not have been more welcoming. They gave us all the time we needed to ask questions and we came away having learned a lot as well as having had a great time.

31 October 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fully recommended

Fully recommended. We went to the Spalding Gun Club and our instructor, Chris, was fantastic. Took time to explain everything and made it a fun experience.

1 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb experience.

This was a half term treat for my 15 year old grandson who was very nervous. Jake, the instructor was amazing, he could see how nervous my grandson was, Jake really settled him down and enabled my grandson to enjoy a very successful session. My grandson did not stop talking about all the way home.

The whole process from booking, arrival, the welcome and subsequent shoot was a smooth worry free event. I would thoroughly recommend The Big Shoot.

The venue was amazing.

24 October 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A wonderful experience and first-rate instructor, thank you!

An absolutely fantastic experience at the Big Shoot in Bere Regis Dorset. As a first-time clay shooter, the experience could not have been better. My family joined me and were able to watch, which made my son's day! Paul my instructor was superb, so helpful and encouraging. Thank you for making it such a special experience. We will be back, highly recommended.

21 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great place

Great place, from the comprehensive safety briefing and all through the coaching session, everyone was so helpful and friendly, booked again straight away for more tuition, that says it all.

25 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First-Timers

From my memory I'm sure I was very happy with the website & certainly the booking. Our instructor Terry was welcoming and encouraging & put us at ease with his calm & relaxed approach. Terry perfectly balanced the amount of instruction & safety issues with getting on with the experience. His passion for clay pigeon shooting was evident & we thank him for teaching us & making our experience so enjoyable. I was amazed to hit 5 of the 6 clays on my first batch but Terry's clear reminders and simple instruction is the reason why. So satisfying. As a suggestion, in the reception pavilion upon arrival we could have been invited to sit down and even offered a free tea or coffee until we were guided to the range. Thank you again and we will recommend that others experience clay pigeon shooting with you.

18 September 2024
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