Longer-range shooting [Update 15:36, 2/9/26]

Following the closure of Sealand, Mary and I are now operating at slightly over our capacity to cope with Brimstage, Sheepshed, Phil’s Place, Cotton Farm and Wern Ddu, as well as organising Altcar. At the same time It’s become clear that there is a considerable enthusiasm among several members for shooting at ranges longer than 100 yards.

Let me make one thing very clear: WE DO NOT WANT TO LOSE ANY OF YOU.

However, it may be that it’s now time for someone to step forward and set up another club to run longer-range shoots at the likes of Altcar, Y Waen, Diggle and/or Minsterley ranges, as these are beyond our capacity to cope;  beyond our capacity to run.

If anyone feels they’d like to do this, or would like to know more about what’s required, please let me know and I’ll help out in any way I can.

Another possibility is to join another club as well as Phoenix – one which can better cater for your longer range shooting – Warrington and Grange come to mind.

Mike.