sandspider Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Thanks all, some food for thought there. The Armsans appear to be semi auto only, but good price! I'll get myself to a gun shop or two and try some for size and weight. Yildiz seem to be well thought of - too much choice! Pothunter, don't think you say which 20g you've just bought?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) One other thing - I assume sitsinhedges that you roll your own shells for the 20g too? Is it worth doing in 20g? I know it's not really worth it for clay loads / standard pigeon loads in 12g, and is worth it in .410 - but not sure about 20g? Thank you. Edited February 26, 2015 by sandspider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Brian Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Another vote for Yildiz- I have a 20 gauge sbs and love it. Normally use 25g through it but didn't feel too bad with 32g on beaters day (didn't fire many though). Just sold a Pointer 620 S which was a good solid gun for the money but might be a little on the heavy side for a lot of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pothunter Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Pothunter, don't think you say which 20g you've just bought?! I didn't mention the particular gun because it doesn't meet your criteria (it's not a secret, mind: it's a 725 hunter premium), and the point I was making was a general one: being lighter and slimmer just makes it more elegant, not a girl's gun. I've had much heavier/bigger guns in the past, but none given me as much enjoyment as this one. And I do think the 30" barrels gives you a better swing than the 28", which might be the more obvious choice in a 20. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Understood, thanks PH. Glad to hear they don't feel too girly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 I had two Lincolns, I can't remember the names, but the low end one was a perfectly decent gun the high end one was very nice indeed. Wish I hadn't sold it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 One other thing - I assume sitsinhedges that you roll your own shells for the 20g too? Is it worth doing in 20g? I know it's not really worth it for clay loads / standard pigeon loads in 12g, and is worth it in .410 - but not sure about 20g? Thank you. Yep, I load 23grams of 7 1/2 for clays and 27grams of 6 for pigeons. I manage to do it at almost a 1/3rd of the price of factory loads by getting free lead for my shot and a few great deals on components. I keep saying I'm just going to use my 12gauge Urika and cheap factory loads for clays but then go and load another bucket full of 20g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Potter Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) I wouldn't rule out the Bettinsoli in 20b. I've had one, a 30" multichoke Silver model for about 8 or 9 years. A good looking gun in that price range and I've only had one minor issue with it, cost £32 at local gunsmith to repair. Have considered "upgrading" to either a Miroku or Browning but can't really justify the extra outlay. Mr Potter Edited February 26, 2015 by Mr Potter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neutron619 Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) Another vote for the Yildiz O/U. I have a 28ga SPZM and I'm saving up for one of their .410 SxS. You'll get a new 20ga SPZM for around £525 - they are well worth the money. I'd buy the whole set if I could afford it. Also +1 to the chaps saying 24g for a 20ga - it's the traditional "low brass" load for a 20ga and plenty for pigeons (and almost anything else, come to think of it). I've taken some very long birds with my 28ga, loaded with even smaller numbers of pellets, so anyone who tells you that you should put 28g or more through a 20ga is missing the point. Edited February 27, 2015 by neutron619 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 I have 2 lanber field models,one 12g an one 20g,much prefer the 20g, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 I had two Lincolns, I can't remember the names, but the low end one was a perfectly decent gun the high end one was very nice indeed. Wish I hadn't sold it now 1st 20 I bought was a lincoln premier...very good starting gun/solid/safe/worked well........would also recommend them at your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1Decoy Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 We have a lovely Lanber T2020 in stock S/H in hard case, full set of chokes. Oscar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Lanber have gone bust and there's a problem accessing parts, apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Lanber have gone bust? Ahh, shame. Even so, Oscar, how much are your after for the T2020? Pm me if you'd prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 They are a man made resin/plastic stuff. Got some lovely Walnut grown and blown over in England, it was sliced up beautifully with a wood miser saw bench and is now ready for a furniture maker. A couple of pieces I have used to extend the butt on my Franchi, its very nice. Unfortunately there are no pieces suitable for a stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 I would recommend the Franchi Alcione as well, I had one for a while and thought it was a great gun for the money, well made, well balanced and lovely to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8 shot Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 brought a browning 725 32" fantastic gun to shoot been roost shooting all this month with it never felt under gunned using 28g 6s at some nice 35 yarders would recommend it to anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8 shot Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 brought a browning 725 32" fantastic gun, been roost shooting pigeon all this month with it never once felt under gunned used 28g 6s took some nice 35 yarders.Also patterned it at 35m and worked out almost the same choke for choke as my 12. But plastic wads do pattern a fair bit tighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 I've a Miroku Mk60 and Beretta SP, both 20g. Not in the price range you have in mind. However, I see you're Bristol Taunton based. I'm in Bristol. If you fancy a few shots with them to feel a 20 bore in action then pm me for mbl No. We could meet at Cleve shooting ground which meets every other Sunday. I think the next meet is 15 March (Mother's Day) then I'm away for 29th; or in the week (I'm retired) if you have somewhere to shoot. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted March 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Thanks for all the comments. Bobba, that's a nice offer - thank you. I know Cleeve Hill shoot well, used to be a regular visitor. I'm away for mother's day weekend, but hopefully we can sort something. I'll pm you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo9t9 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 I got myself a investarm for £115, stripped it all cleaned all the wood up and re-oiled it and I totally love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steyrman Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Ruger red label o/u if youcan find one awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshireandy Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) I love my Mossberg 500 pump 20b. Its great for the pigeons, especially with the hushpower barrel. Can be a bit front heavy but you get used to it and its great with the 26" M/C barrel too. Cost me 500 quid with both barrels Edited March 2, 2015 by Yorkshireandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berrettasilverpiegon Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 I have a silver pigeon 1 in 20 bore and it's fantastic. 1000+ carts through it and never gone wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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