Just bought an O/U shotgun and want to learn how to play skeet, trap, etc. Where, when, how? Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance for your consideration.

Where are you located?

There are lots of people on the forum who shoot clay sports regularly. While I'm not volunteering anyone, I'm sure many people would be willing to teach you.

If your in South Jersey I'd be happy to have company when I do Sporting Clays again (www.cedarcreeksportingclays.com). I have a club close by that does trap once a month and I'd like to try that so we can learn together. For me (Cape May County) the closest Skeet field is oven an hour away but worth the drive.

Have Fun!

 

Exit 8 NJ Turnpike.

Let me know when and where. Thanks for the reply.

I could be wrong but I believe Range 14 at the Joint base(Dixs,Meguire,Lakehurst) has a skeet/clay setup as well as rifle range and a pistol range. I know they were doing some updating over there but I would say check it out because it isnt that far from you.

 

-Scott

Thanks Scott

You aren't far from West Windsor, could have been there today shooting Trap! Lookup Citizens Rifle and Pistol Club, Rt 571, I think (it is the road that connects Rt 1 and Rt 130). They are open Tuesday nights (starts 6ish) and Sunday afternoons (starts 1ish) to the public, $4 for a round of 25. Plenty of people there will help you. Bring eyes, ears, shells (no larger than 7 1/2) and your gun, plus a VERY useful item is a shell holder and a bag for empties if you want to keep your shells for reloading later. Dicks sells the shell holder you wear on you waist, so do many shops.

 

If you want to go to Monroe there is another club (Mallard) that shoots Wednesday nights and Saturday afternoons (not sure about Sundays).

 

If you want to go to Monroe there is another club (Mallard) that shoots Wednesday nights and Saturday afternoons (not sure about Sundays).

 

Mallard's summer shooting times are Wednesdays and Sundays though there may be a Saturday event here and there. Check their site and stop in. They're very friendly and do a great job getting new shooters squared away and into the game.

 

http://www.mallardtrapclub.org/welcome-to-the-mallard-trap-club-home-page/club-information