TJW

I'm new to pigeon shooting, I understand camoflage or drab clothing in the hide are a "must" but what about the shotgun barrels ? Waving shiney black pointy things about may stand out... I've used a gunsock on an air-rifle in the past but they ony seem available for single barrel autos, not over & unders, the other option would be "tubigrip" bandage dyed brown/green/black... Has anyone got any advice on the subject or am I being over zealous ?

Bindi... Is it a leftie or a rightie :o It's a leftie I'm after, if it is I'd like to see a piccy please. ATB Toby...

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As it says above, I'm working on a project to fit an oiled Trap stock to a 687 SP3. Did one recently for a friend and it works well, now i want to do one for myself... The end product has a nice balance and the dark oiled finish is a little less precious that the original high gloss laquered finish on the SP3. All the best Toby

How disturbing was that...

Back in the good 'ol days I had a 5 shot Savage pump. Very reliable, dig holes with it all morning, shoot rabbits all afternoon...

Muckybear... What does it look like :thumbs: Can you post a low-res image ? I may have the bit you want... Rgds Toby

Bindi... PM new your email address and I send you a couple of pics. (however might not be until tomorrow, the forestock looks OK under flash but the buttstock reflects too much and looks pants...) Is it me or is this getting like "Readers Wives" ?!? ATB Toby

It was the DJ Litts gunroom at the Royal Berks Shooting School (my nearest local supplier). I have to say the guy who runs it now has approached the issue with a very open mind so no complaint there. The Silver Pigeon III's a cracking gun and the woodwork's superb so I'll be tought to find a LH stock to match. A "bend" at their risk maybe the only answer... All the best Toby

Hi Guys... Having taken the advice to spend some time and get the gun fitted it transpires that I'm a "leftie" ( a fact I was well aware of) and the nice salesman sold me a new right-handed gun (a fact that has just been pointed out to me). Disapointing based on: 1) sales person knew I was a "leftie", we discussed it at length 2) Beretta do sell the Silver Pigeon in a left hand stock 3) I still waited 5 weeks for delivery Still, the new guy at the shop was suitably embarrassed and he's going to sort it out FOC. Fingers crossed that my shooting improves or at least the brusing on my cheeks not so bad... Rgds Toby...

Thanks Hardy, I'll give them a ring... ATB Toby...

Thanks to all of the above for their wise words... The choke question was more from interest having seen many adds and wondered what (if any) effect a 3" bit of tubing would have, well one manufacturer versus another anyway. My top proiorities are: 1) get the gun assessed for fit as it was an "off the peg" purchase. 2) spend as much time as possible at the clay ground getting "rounds down the range". 3) win the lottery and retire therefore helping action 2 (above). Thanks again... Toby

My Beretta Silver Pigeon fitted with standard Optima "flush" chokes. I understand Teague make direct replacements. Do Teague chokes make a noticable improvement ? If so - why ATB Toby...

Cheers Tenbears10 & Lurcherboy. Any idea how I could get a phone number for Just Cartridges? Things haven't been quite the same since "directory enquiries" got deregulated. Rgds Toby...

I've got a Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon III 30" M/C and it shoots better than me that's for sure. As one of the guys here has already said, fitted with 1/4 & 1/2 choke it will manage most tasks without fuss. All the best Toby...