Clay shooting
Shooting at flying clay targets with a shotgun at a shooting ground.
Clay shooting
- To start
- $80
- Each month
- $100
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1.5 hours or more
- Where
- A specialist venue
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It gets you outside.
- It rewards care and fine detail.
- It's satisfying from the very first session.
- It keeps you off screens.
You’ll like it if
- You want to have adventures
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to keep your brain sharp
Maybe not if
- You need it to cost little each month
- There is no specialist venue near you
- You only have short gaps in your day
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What it feels like
Clay shootingAverage sport & Fitness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$80Costs more to start than 75% of hobbies
$100Over a year, more than the kit
$1,280About $12 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the venue for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Book a have-a-go lesson at a shooting ground, hire a gun and, with ear defenders on, aim at slow, straight clays.
1.5 hours or moreA specialist venueEasy to start
Questions
How much does clay shooting cost to start?
About $80 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $100 a month once you are going.
How much time does clay shooting take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1.5 hours or more.
Where do people do clay shooting?
At a specialist venue, mostly found in cities.
Is clay shooting good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Book a have-a-go lesson at a shooting ground, hire a gun and, with ear defenders on, aim at slow, straight clays.
Do I need other people for clay shooting?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.