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It does, thank you.

Ok, no hammer. Noted.

I've had a look. Doesn't look too bad actually. Would it be worth changing the pins and springs while I'm in there? I've had the gun 6 years or so and done not much service wise with it.

Ill have a look, maybe there's a YouTube tutorial.

If I do this, its never going back together in working condition. You've no idea what your dealing with telling me to take the firing pin out, you may as well be telling me to design a new nuclear reactor. I've no problem using a 22 year old gun. I'm just concerned I'll be buying a bag of issues, al least with a CG can send it for a £280 service which would sort most things. Its my lack of knowledge that stops me buying a gun like yours.

I've no idea, I gave up in frustration. He shoots very nicely with it though. These guns are either well out of my price range for something that hasn't been well used, or are like hens teeth. There is only one Duke on Guntrader. The Ultra XS is just getting a bit tired. The bottom firing pin strikes but doesn't fire once every 300 rounds or so, the stock bolt comes loose once a year or so, the butt plate needs replacing. All doable but I just fancy a change really.

Ah ok, I hadn't considered that. My son has an mk38 (so similar to the browning really) and I don't believe I've ever hit a single clay with it. I'm not totally up in all the different models, are the XSPro and prosport not both Browning's?

I suppose but for me this is a big purchase that will have to last me years so if waiting 6 months can get me a less used/better condition gun then I'll be content to wait.

That's true, I was really just asking if s/h guns are likely to be affected by recession in any meaningful way. I've never been about to buy a gun in an economic down turn before, was usually worrying if I'd be able to pay the mortgage.

Second hand, trading up from a Browning Ultra XS. Looking at a Dt10 (but they're well used at that price point) or one of the Caesar range, probably a Maxum. Started with a ratty Franchi Alcione (which I wish I never sold) then an aging browning ultra XS. Have a lovely Galleon sxs I'm going to have restored when I've got spare Dosh. Bought it for the stunning Damascus barrels from this very site.

I'm looking to buy a new (to me) clay gun. I'm looking to spend in the region of 3k, is now a good time? With the economic outlook not great, would 6 months get me more for my bucks? I know it's a bit like looking to profit from another's misfortune but I guess someone will buy it so why not me.

Still available?

Where do I even start though. Feeling a bit hopeless at this now I've got it in hand.

Think I've bitten off more than I can chew. Gun looks great but I've alot of learning to do. Where the hell do I start? Forend has a crack running half the length, stock has piece missing where it joins the action, scratches are deep and chequering is sporting some deep bumps. Help!

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