johnp 45 Posted May 30, 2013 I remember reading about this place on here awhile ago and it sounded awesome, in the past few months my friends and I have gotten into shooting trap. I told them about this place and they said lets do it. Few questions: Having never shot sporting clays before will we be completely lost? Or will we be okay as novice trap shooters, on the beginners sporting clay course? Does every group have have their own puller or is there a puller at every station? Or do you pull for people in your group? Should I call and make a reservation if we wanted to have a group of 3-4 on Saturday morning with a golf cart? Or does it not get that crazy busy? Is ammo included in the price of a round of 100? Any other insight into this place, tips, advice, etc. Thanks in advance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
podmannj 0 Posted May 30, 2013 LVSC is a great place - have been there several times 1. they have 3 levels - you should do fine on the beginners and maybe the intermediate 2. You pull for your own group. They supply a box that plugs in at each station and it has buttons on it to fire the stations 3. never went on a weekend so would not know, never did make a reservation for weekdays- call and ask. We walked the course,(very pleasant) but it helps to rent a cart to hold the ammo and the guns 4. ammo is extra, you can bring your own or buy there. They had reasonable prices just go and have a great time. It is a blast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted May 30, 2013 1. you will be fine I went for first time last NJGF outing we did beginners 2. someone in your group pushs a button on the keypad when you say pull 3. get their early 4. BYOA or purchase there 5. HAVE FUN and be safe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hare Trigger 0 Posted May 30, 2013 I have been there on Saturday morns, you will need 100+rounds per, I would call and reserve a golf cart if you don't want to walk. Check out they're website. You will have a blast!!! http://www.lvsclays.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wooly bugger 1 Posted May 30, 2013 You'll love it. Try it once, and if you like it, consider taking a lesson. I did, and it markedly improved my shooting. I've never needed a reservation to shoot, but I don't know about golf carts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunker 274 Posted May 30, 2013 Bring some more open chokes than you use for trap. A lot of the shots in Sporting clays are right in your face. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Joe 4 Posted May 30, 2013 Bring some more open chokes than you use for trap. A lot of the shots in Sporting clays are right in your face. Very true...as beginners, IC for everything. Concentrate on your shot, not on changing chokes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJMac 0 Posted May 31, 2013 I waited an hour or so on a Sunday morning in the fall. Their rental o/u guns were pretty nice and I think maybe $20 or so for the day. I had only shot once before and did fine so as long as someone in the group knows the basics, should be ok. At each station you get to launch a pair without shooting first to see where they go. Unless you have trouble walking, I'd not bother with a cart, other groups ahead will slow the pace anyway. Have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnp 45 Posted May 31, 2013 Thanks fellas. The reason I asked about the golf cart is because on the map the course looks pretty huge, I'm not an old man but I got a bum knee. Is the course not as big the picture makes it seem? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy6373 0 Posted May 31, 2013 I walk every time. I have a push cart, and LVS rents those as well for 7 bucks. They hold 2 guns and all your ammo and gear. There can be 75 yards between stations, but there are a lot of stations where the walk is 10 yards!! The front side is wooded and shady and a very nice flat walk. The back side is sunny and open with a very slight rise. I think you would have more fun walking and taking in the entire place. All stations have electronic pullers. For the green course (beginner), you get what looks like a credit card and insert that into the machine. That allows you to pull. For the Blue and Orange courses (They are the same stations), you get an electronic unit that you plug in. I find summer weekends hit or miss in terms of crowds. Some days it is empty, but some it is crowded. I get there around 8:30 or so so I can get out quickly and avoid any potential crowd. That said, check the website first, to make sure they don't have an event on the day you decide to go. You are best to avoid those days!! I shoot there about 40 or more times per year, and am involved in the winter leagues. It is a great place and you can become addicted to sporting clays!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted May 31, 2013 Rent a golf cart it's a up and down hike and a round takes a good few hours. Enjoy yourself Also go to grumpys BBQ afterwards you will love it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrejda 1 Posted May 31, 2013 Also go to grumpys BBQ afterwards you will love it Do this! Also I don't think it was covered but if you rent one of their O/Us, you have to buy ammo from them. It was reasonable the last time I was there. It's so much fun, I can't wait to go back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted May 31, 2013 Rent a golf cart it's a up and down hike and a round takes a good few hours. Enjoy yourself Also go to grumpys BBQ afterwards you will love it This, i'd go back just for the ribs.... omg, so good. get the aligator bites too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnp 45 Posted May 31, 2013 Fun shooting games...and awesome BBQ? Sounds f-in amazing to me. I hope my friends aren't particularly frugal tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnp 45 Posted June 1, 2013 WOW!! My buddy and I went this morning and shot a round. SO much fun and beautiful scenery. Shooting clays over a lake was quite an experience. And cruising around in a golf cart is always fun. If it wasn't such a drive I'd be there once a week. I shot 62/100 not great but for a novice trap shooter, I'm happy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted June 1, 2013 did you goto Grumpys? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnp 45 Posted June 1, 2013 I did not, we ate breakfast right before we went shooting and when we left it was so hot. Food wasn't even a thought in my mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecessedFilter 222 Posted June 1, 2013 That's cool. Glad you had a good time, LVSC puts on a great shoot. You should have joined us for the NJGF LVSC meetup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian S 22 Posted June 1, 2013 Food wasn't even a thought in my mind. Shame, they have cold beer too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnp 45 Posted June 1, 2013 Shame, they have cold beer too. Next time we go to LVSC I will definitely stop at the BBQ joint. I had a real shitty breakfast at Denny's and it was so god damn hot out today, both just wiped the hunger right out of me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites