The Big Shoot - Clay Pigeon Shooting Reviews 

457
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Considering 93 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff and instructors for their exceptional knowledge, patience, and friendly demeanor, making the experience enjoyable and putting everyone at ease. Many people highlight the clear and helpful instructions provided, contributing to a successful and fun time. The booking process is frequently described as easy and efficient, with good communication, and the venues are generally well-regarded. However, some customers also noted that the location could be a bit challenging to find, with directions sometimes being inaccurate or the venue tucked away.

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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

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

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

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


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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

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great day's shooting

Really easy to book and we had a great time! The website was easy to navigate and the day itself went really well. Friendly helpful instructors.

8 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booked for my sons 21st birthday

Booked for my sons 21st birthday
There was 4 of us and my daughter never shot a gun ever in her life.
Have to say from start to finish was absolutely first class.
Our instructor was amazing and his knowledge is very impressive.
He was able to help improve your shooting in no time.
Have to say a great experience for us all and would book it again.
And the birthday boy won and my daughter was second who never shot before

7 September 2024
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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
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