![]() ![]() You really can't go wrong with a morning or afternoon cruising the grounds. Our trapper, Kevin, was equally fantastic he not only provided a friendly and fun atmosphere, but also took the time to make sure my colleague was comfortable with shooting and provided assistance and guidance until he too was blasting clays out of the sky. ![]() The craftsmanship and quality of the gun is fantastic and I am extremely happy with my purchase through Sandanona. Today, I went to pick up my new gun fresh from the factory and had a first time shooter in tow for a round of the clay course. An added bonus was meeting some great shooting partners in my class! The grounds were immaculate, and I had a great time learning the proper way to shoot. As usual, for an Orvis run facility, the staff and instructors were amazing and always professional. Little did I know that after the first day, I would be hooked and researching my first shotgun that evening. I took the 2 day sporting clay course at Sandanona earlier in August with the expectation of picking up a new hobby for when fishing was slow. If you need instruction, I couldn't reccommend Jonathan more highly. Take the opportunity to check this place out if you can.it is a little pricey, but so worth it when you consider what you are getting for your money.Īwesome place with some truly great people. A gem of a facility with some really top notch people. I will most definitely be going back to Sandanona, maybe even next weekend. Jonathan took into account that I had never shot clays before, and went thru the basics with extreme thoroughness and answered my questions in a language that was easy to understand. The appointment was made over the phone, and I was helped by a very professional Shannon and then again by Wendy.ĭrove the hour from my house to the grounds and was introduced to my instructor, Jonathan. I booked myself a solo lesson this morning and was able to get a spot on the same day, wanting to learn to shoot sporting clays. My first and only experience with Orvis Sandanona was absolutely awesome. A day at Sandanona is not cheap, but if you're looking for a first class outing, it's a bargain. ![]() We don't just go on Black Friday four of us shot on Monday last and also had lunch there which was very satisfactory - true home cooking served by nice people. The course is lovely, matching nice surroundings with challenging shots. A word of advice: if you go with a group, it's not a bad idea for one person to rent a buggie just to carry ammo, jackets removed as the day warms up, and other detritus. The people at Sandanona are very pleasant to deal with the trappers are themselves experienced shots so one can get many of the benefits of a 'lesson' while just shooting a round and for the lazy or decrepit (like me) they have for a modest additional charge shooting carts (basically four-seater golf buggies with gun racks). The treat starts with the drive itself the Taconic State Parkway, though very slightly infested with lurking speed cops, is one of the loveliest roads in the Metro Area. We totally ignore crowds, "Doorbuster" hype, and head the 77 miles from our home in Greenwich to this delightful spot for a round of shooting, followed by lunch. For years Sandanona has been a family tradition for the Friday after Thanksgiving. ![]()
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