retromlc

i bought a B525 30" m/c,but everytime I picked a silver pigoen it felt better,slimmer and better balanced FOR ME,also try them in fixed choke versions as they are less barrel heavy and that's why i bought one,most people I know just stick 1/2 and 1/4 in anyway and leave them alone after that. I'm no expert,but go to a gun shop where you will get some proper advice on the fit of the gun,that is more important,let them help you decide,you may find a different brand altogether fits better,you won't know till you try all that's available. And decide what you want to use the gun for,If you only intend to shoot clays the focus on those guns only. I mainly shoot rough so I went for a game gun,which I can also comfortably shoot 100 clays with,I use 24 grm shells for clays,there's less recoil and no balistic disadvantage. I think it's important to take your time in a shop,I felt embrassed as I felt I aught to know what I wanted so ended up make a quick decision when I bought a Browning,after all if buying new your spending £1300 easily and will lose lots again if you decide to sell. Have you thought about getting your present gun altered to fit you?

That's a good price

Yup I'd agree with the spring noise,I just picked mine up and fired a couple of carts,it's simular in feel to my franchi,I got the kick off version and it's a lot less of a kick than the Franchi,so good for my son as he will use it mainly,but I like it

Out of interest how are you getting on with the gun?Are they as good as is claimed?

Sorry a 12 bore

I have owned this gun ffrom new and bought it 28/04/09 and don't use it,i mainly do decoying, I used it a few times on clays to get used to it ,then a couple of times in the field ,but was to concerned that it would bet knocked about to much so use my semi and want to fund a semi for my son,so it has to go,it fixed choke 1/4 and 1/2 30" barrels,probably had less than 500 carts through it,£950, it's a 12 bore

nothing,nothing,nothing,in the air,I'm getting fed up,I don't have a large enough permission and there is sod all about,got a crow though

M8 I have the perfect gun for you,a AYA no3 s/s d/t ,non/ejc. 28" barrels chocked at 3/8 and modified,perfect pigeon/field gun,in good condition,straight stock with slight r/h cast that I had the stock extended,but it's a bit too long for me,I plan to get it shortened abit but if you're interested.very slight nic on rib,otherwise good.P.m if you wanna know more

I s'pose it's worth a go ,if pigeons are flighting nearby,and conditions are right

I have 3 guns,but only use the semi now,i honestly think the Franchi is an underrated gun,mine has never jammed once and I've put 500-600 through it,possibly more and I didn't bother breaking it in,went straight out and used 24grm carts without a problem,It's light seems well balanced and after trail and error with the shims I seem to hit a lot with it.i like cleaning it,it's thereputic.And it's got benelli action and beretta barrels, as stamped on it. But my mate poorpeet with the Hatsam out shots me every time,and his hatsan has never jammed while he been out with me.

All i know is i want to buy one,I'm thinking of going for the 26" barrel one and am waiting for my local gunshop to get one in,but they don't want to as they think it will be harder to sell if I decide the 28" feels better, I spent time trying a Maxus and an A400 back to back in the g/room,A400 all the way for me, Still thinking about that really nice Urika classic 20 bore they had too! was really tempted by that,but i'm probably not a consistant enough shot for a 20b

i read about this subject and the person had them rotating at different speeds,he said it really confused the pigeon

that's the question in a nutshell, What is the effective range of a 20b as I'd be using one in a hide probably a semi-auto f? Any other helpfull comments you have please

i wish you were closer

I think the A400 kick-off is probably "softer"at the butt pad as it has an additional third dampner which is struck by the bolt after the shell is fired,pre-obsorbing some of the energy,the A400 has a different type of gas vent system,which lets more gas escape with the heavier shell,i've seen one stripped down,I think this all adds upto a completly different way of dealing with spent gas and energy from heavier loads over previous models,From those I've spoken to who have kick-off's on their guns they all bottom out

Hi all,I know it's a long shot but myself and another P/W member Poorpete were planning tyo shoot onthe syndicate we have tomorrow,after a week of checking the standing wheat and rape there are none about the Charing area,if anyone is planning to shoot their permission sunday 18 th from about 4p,m and have/need of a couple of guns with a good decoy set-up we'd be available to join you.I know it's a long shot but if there's a chance could u p.m me,thanks .retromlc

Hi all,looking for an additional semi and have been a toss up between the A400 and the Maxus,i have been waiting to try them with 26" barrels,tried the Maxus today,nice gun but prefered the feel of the A400 even though they only had a 30" barrel to try,then to throw a spanner in the works i picked up an Ulrica 2 game with 26" barrels in 20 guage and loved it,any thoughts between the A400 and the Ulrica 2

I'd be interested in your thoughts on those two guns,what benelli do u own

RetroMLC........Retro because I like old cars and bike,Art Deco etc and MLC because I'm having a Mid Life Crisis .....as usual

i FANCY GETTING ONE,BUT THE 26" version,probably with kick off,Beretta tested the gun for 2 years or so before selling,I doubt that it will shake itself to pieces on the heavy loads. i've seen a couple in 28" barrel,but will wait,i'd like to compiar it to a Browning Maxus at the same time.i tried a benelli M2 in 26" the other day,i liked the feel or that too.Although it's taken me about 9 months to dial myself into the franchi,I'm not sure I wanna "start all over again" trying to get used to another gun

LOL yeah it's almost invisible to the naked eye,but it makes it easy to pick up spent carts

the net hangs down from the base ,so the goal net doesn't get clogged up