Beginners club around Manchester

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Beginners club around Manchester

#1 Post by fenix »

I try to gently promote shooting on a couple of forums, one of them has a few shooters on it so I tend to get some chat if mention shooting. I have been sent a PM by somebody that is interested in giving shooting a go, but its totally new to him, he lives in Manchester but is happy to travel. Has anybody got a club suggestion for up that neck of the woods that's suitable for a complete beginner? Probably best if they have a structured training program, other option would be a club that has an open day where there is somebody to have a chat to

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#2 Post by pbrazendale »

Jon,

I live in South Manchester and have been a member of Marple Fullbore Rifle and Pistol club now for just over a year, it's a smallish club but we have a strong membership and currently are taking on probationers.

It's a great club and very one is friendly, there is also a local RFD that visits weekly.

Let me know if you want anymore information.


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#3 Post by Activ8 »

As stated above there's Marple but also the following:
Warrington & District Pistol & Rifle club
Bolton
Rossendale Fussiliers
Diggle ranges
Warrington rifle & pistol club
Bury
There's still one in Worsley I think?
Macclesfield
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#4 Post by pbrazendale »

Also it's worth noting if you they are wanting to shoot smallbore, fullbore or both, some of the clubs cater for both some are smallbore only.


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#5 Post by Robert303 »

There is also the Tameside Shooting Sports Association Ltd ( A private company limited by guarantee owned by the members)
on Manchester Road: Mosley
The range is an ex Army Drill Hall suitable for .22 / Gallery Rifle and long Barreled Revolvers and LB Pistols.
They meet on a Wed and Fri Night and have an airgun section that meets on a Sunday,
For fullbore rifles we hire range space as and when required.
TSSA LTD is also a Heritage Centre for Sec 7,3 Pistols.
By all means contact me for further details
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Yep West-siders are really spoiled for choice, swines!
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#7 Post by Geek »

I learnt to shoot at Chadderton Rifle and Pistol club http://www.chadd-rifle-and-pistol.co.uk/ A very helpful club, which can offer clays, small-bore (indoor 25m) and full-bore pistol calibre (indoor 25m). I am no longer a member since I wanted to shoot beyond 25m, however, an ideal club for a beginner.
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#8 Post by pbrazendale »

Robert,

Do you have anymore info on the section 7.3 facilities you mentioned?

Thanks


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#9 Post by fenix »

Thanks for all the info, will pass it on.
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