Everything but the feathers
Whether you’re a keen Shot looking to keep your eye in, a novice wanting to develop confidence or someone simply wanting an exhilarating day out with friends, simulated days are the answer. The clue is in the name; clays are presented to simulate the varied flight or running of different quarry species (unlike in clay shooting, where the patterns are more consistent and repetitive). The quality of these days has soared as high as the stratospheric clays shown and some can emulate top-class driven shooting. With growing demand for challenging targets, spectacular locations and gourmet food to enjoy with friends at a fraction of the cost of a driven day, we have put together a guide to some of the best simulated days available. The only downside is that with so many suppliers of high-calibre days around the UK, there’s really no excuse for missing a bird any more.
BANDIRRAN ESTATE, PERTHSHIRE
Take a stunning Scottish estate’s varied and challenging terrain. Mix in the expertise of clay and game aficionado Bill Black of Hunting Scotland. Offer the option of wallet-sympathetic, half-day shoots. Chuck in the appeal of manual traps that allow alteration midstream to throw Guns off their stride. Add
