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Private rifle shooting mornings.

A private morning on our ground near Newbury for groups of four to eight. You work up through five calibres, from .22 rimfire to .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor, with professional instruction at every stage, all equipment provided, drinks and a hot lunch. No licence and no experience needed.

The morning

The morning moves from the smallest calibre to the largest, so you build confidence before the recoil increases.

  1. Arrival, instruction and safety brief. Hot and cold drinks on arrival, then a full safety brief and an introduction to the rifles and the range.
  2. .22 semi-automatic rifles. Learn stance, sight picture and trigger control with low recoil.
  3. .22 Magnum rifles. More speed and reach, still with gentle recoil.
  4. 9mm straight-pull rifle. A centrefire step up in power, with the fast straight-pull action, before the full-bore rifles.
  5. Centrefire rifles: .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor. Full-bore rifles at longer distance, finishing the morning.
  6. Lunch. A hot lunch and a chance to talk through the morning with your instructor.

Timings and directions are confirmed when you book.

What's included

Everything you need for the morning is provided:

  • Private use of our shooting ground
  • Use of all rifles
  • Your ammunition allowance: 100 rounds of .22 LR, 50 rounds of .22 WMR, 20 rounds of 9mm, and a box each of .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor
  • Professional instruction and safety brief
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Targets
  • Insurance
  • Hot and cold drinks throughout, and a hot lunch

Extra ammunition can be bought on the day, subject to time.

Pricing

The morning is private to your group, and the price per person comes down as the group grows:

Group sizePer person
4 people£300 (£250 + VAT)
5 people£294 (£245 + VAT)
6 people£282 (£235 + VAT)
7 people£276 (£230 + VAT)
8 people£264 (£220 + VAT)

Smaller groups are welcome: the session then runs at the four-person session price of £1,200 including VAT.

On your own, or buying for someone else? A gift voucher for one place is £300. It works as one place on a morning we arrange once enough individual guests have booked, or as £300 credit towards a private group morning.

Who can attend

  • No certificate and no experience needed. You shoot under our supervision at all times.
  • Adults 18 or over shoot the full programme. Bring photo ID; we check it on arrival.
  • Young shooters aged 13 to 17 are welcome on the .22 rimfire stages with a parent or guardian present, and watch the rest. The law allows this on our range; we keep the 9mm and full-bore stages to adults.
  • Section 21 declaration. Every guest signs a short declaration on arrival confirming they are not prohibited from handling firearms under Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968 (see the common questions below).
  • Groups of four to eight. With larger groups we run two firing points with two instructors.
  • Tell us before the day about any medical condition or medication that could affect your shooting, and any dietary requirements for lunch.
  • No alcohol or drugs before or during shooting.

Ladies only mornings. We also run ladies only mornings with the same programme; just ask when booking.

What to wear and bring

Dress for being outdoors in the countryside for the whole morning.

  • Warm, weatherproof layers; we shoot in most weather.
  • Sturdy, closed-toe footwear.
  • Close-fitting clothing; avoid low-cut tops, as hot cases can be ejected.
  • A cap is useful in sun or rain.
  • Photo ID.

How to book

Dates are arranged by appointment. Message us on WhatsApp, send a question, or arrange a visit, and tell us your group size and some preferred dates. We will confirm availability, timings and directions.

Common questions

Do I need a firearm certificate or any experience?

No. You shoot under our supervision at all times, so no certificate is needed, and most of our guests have never fired a rifle before. The morning starts with a full safety brief and builds up from the smallest calibre.

How many people can come?

The morning is private to your group, from four to eight guests. With eight we run two firing points with two instructors. Smaller groups are welcome at the four person session price. On your own? Buy a single place as a gift voucher and we will book you onto a morning once enough individual guests have joined the list.

What happens if the weather is bad?

We shoot in most weather, so bring warm, weatherproof layers. If conditions make the morning unsafe we will rearrange it with you.

Can I shoot more than the included ammunition?

Yes. Extra ammunition can be bought on the day, subject to time.

Can I buy a morning as a gift?

Yes. The gift voucher for one place is £300 and is valid for 12 months; it can also be used as £300 credit towards a private group morning. We email the voucher within one working day.

Can under 18s shoot?

Yes, from age 13. Young shooters aged 13 to 17 can shoot the .22 LR and .22 Magnum stages under our supervision with a parent or guardian present; no certificate is needed. The 9mm and full-bore stages are for adults of 18 and over. Every shooter, whatever their age, signs the Section 21 declaration, and a parent or guardian countersigns for anyone under 18.

Who is prohibited under Section 21, and what do I sign?

Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968 makes it illegal for some people to handle firearms or ammunition at all, even under supervision. A custodial sentence of three years or more means a lifetime prohibition. A sentence of three months to three years, including youth custody, means a five year prohibition from release; a suspended sentence of three months or more also brings a five year prohibition. Every guest signs a short declaration on arrival confirming the prohibition does not apply to them. If it might apply to you or someone in your group, contact us before booking.

Last reviewed 9 November 2026.

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