Types of clay shooting
There are several different disciplines you can try when it comes to target shooting including skeet and trap.
Best In The Field Clay Shoot
BASC’s Best In The Field Clay Shoot is a competition with a difference, with a fantastic range of targets set to simulate live quarry shooting.
BASC’s Best In The Field Clay Shoot 2024 takes place on 13 and 14 July at Sporting Targets near Riseley in Bedfordshire.
With targets set by FITASC world champion and shooting coach, Ed Solomons, the competition will follow a game shooting layout.
Poised to include pigeon, rabbit, duck, grouse and pheasant, each stand will mimick the real activity, including a grouse butt, seated in a pigeon hide and kneeling in a creek.
Competition categories and sections
The competition incorporates 100 sporting clays, with the option to shoot an additional 20 clays on BASC’s sustainable ammunition stand.Â
The categories for Best In The Field Clay Shoot are as follows:
- High Gun – open to all
- Team (up to six people) – open to all
- Women-only section
- Parent and child (child can be any age)
- Best gamekeeper
- Best young shot across any category (21 years and under)
Thanks to our sponsors
Thank you to this year’s sponsors and event supporters, all of whom help to make the Best In The Field Clay Shoot possible. You can find out more about each one by clicking on their logos below.
New Best In The Field event in Yorkshire
New for this year is the Best In The Field Northern Clay Shoot, set to be held at Coniston Shooting Ground near Skipton on 10 August 2024. Find more details and information on how to book here.
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What do I need?
To get started you don’t need to make any big investments until you know it’s the sport for you.
Where do I start?
To get started with clay shooting, the easiest way is to find a local club, go along and have a try.
