The Saudykla Shooting Club is a prominent and well-equipped family-owned complex in Lithuania, founded in 2006, positioning itself as the largest and most technologically advanced facility in the Baltic States for smoothbore shooting. Located in Kunionių village, Kėdainiai District, just 34 km from Kaunas, the club offers exceptional logistics for regional shooters. Its operational success is built on a unique integrated model, combining the state-of-the-art shooting range with the neighboring "Medžiotojų sostinė" (Hunter's Capital) homestead. This partnership allows the club to offer a complete package of services, including shooting, accommodation with a sauna, catering, and event spaces, making it a highly attractive, full-service destination for organizers of large events and corporate retreats.
The complex boasts a robust technical infrastructure, highlighted by its 26 automated clay pigeon machines and a modern control system, capabilities often associated with leading European facilities. This extensive machinery is used to support the club's key discipline: high-variability clay target shooting (Sporting). The club’s most regular event is the "Sunday Marathon" (Sekmadienio maratonas), a year-round, bi-weekly competition/training session that features 24–26 different target trajectories distributed across 12–13 shooting locations. The flight complexity is intentionally varied (20% difficult, 40% medium, 40% easy targets), ensuring comprehensive skill development for competitors. The stand also provides specific hunting practice areas, including moving targets simulating a "Running Boar" and "Deer".
Key Infrastructure and Capabilities:
Target Machines: 26 automated throwers with a modern control system.
Training Discipline: Clay Target Shooting (Sporting focus), with structured tasks ranging from 50 to 100 targets.
Hunting Practice: Specialized ranges for "Running Boar" and "Deer" moving targets.
Integrated Amenities: Accommodation, sauna, catering, conference space, and a heated cabin for winter shooting (via "Medžiotojų sostinė").
Retail/Service: On-site sale of 12-gauge ammunition at prices lower than retail stores, and an online shop for accessories and gift vouchers.
The club has fostered a high-performance environment through its structured competition system. The "Sunday Marathon" divides shooters into four groups (A-D) based on accuracy (Group D for novices), promoting continuous improvement and offering substantial prizes (cartridges) to the best and most persistent performers, with the season formally closing with an awards ceremony at the homestead. This competitive atmosphere, paired with instruction from the owner, Vidas Silvestravičius (a two-decade veteran of the sport), and his championship-winning sons, ensures quality training for all levels.
Target Audiences:
Elite Competitors: Seeking highly consistent and variable training for Lithuanian and international tournaments (e.g., BalticCup).
Hunters: Requiring specialized practice for moving targets and seeking discounted ammunition.
Corporate/Event Clients: Need all-inclusive packages for team building, seminars, or social events that include shooting and lodging.
Beginners/Youth: Require safe, supervised instruction with instructors and access to smaller caliber (.410) weapons.
The club provides clear introductory packages, such as the 40.00 € package for beginners (25 shots/targets, gun rental, and instructor). The competitive Sunday Marathon entry fee is 35.00 € for 100 targets (30.00 € for club members). The club operates from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with Monday being the non-operational day for the shooting range.
Address and Operating Hours:
Address: Šaudykla „Shooting Club“, Kunionių k., Kėdainių raj., LT-57351, Lithuania.
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 09:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Monday Closed).
