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havin been to most but not all of the gun shops evey1 has spoke about! i think every1 has there own favourite! lavin guns will have most type of bullets/catrigdes in hand and if he hasnt hell get them pretty quick! tom glass has most an is fairly cheap but as 1s have said b4 hes a nightmere to get the hold of as he never has his phone on! mccloys are that bit dearer but sense going on line ive found there prices arnt that fair away and do have a great selectons on guns at any 1 time! ive found young guns to b very hard to listen to as he knows better than u about everything havnt been back! burks in colrain havent realy got much to offer alow it has been a brave while sense ive been down! mr quinn at ballyvoy will talk about every1 to u an about u to every1 as said b4 ive heard the storys my self!

 

so for me if ur lookin 22., 177 223 22.250 243 i think lavin has it

for heavey shells ull not beat mccloys for selecton hell have everything under the sun!!

for lampin gear tom glass is hard to beat

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regarding Lavin Guns, was in last week some set up, cartridges are very cheap now as prices are dropped. Very helpful and Tom, the owner, has alot of expierence in shooting so he gives alot of tips and advice. Overall very good shop best in Northern Ireland i believe. !! Also sells near enough everything from fox calls to wellies to jackets to knives. Can be contacted anytime on 02827641204 and 07540599180. Also they have set up a website and can be contacted through this www.lavinguns.com Lavin Guns

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Never been to Lavin Guns but spoke to them a couple of times on the phone. Each time the owner was very willing to spend time and offer advice and recommendations. My recent experiences with a few gun shops over here have knocked my confidence though. Most seem to want to sell you something you don't want and quote ridiculous prices for stuff compared to across the water. We always seem to get shafted over here for the basics.

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Hi guys from Norn Iron was reading a thread about poor service from gun shops and made me think about it. I have had mixed experiences from the small number of guys that I have dealt with. Who would you recommend or who would you avoid?

 

I will start the ball rolling, I have bought from McCloys in Toome and found them very good, but are a bit far too travel to for carts etc.I would use them again if buying a gun/rifle, they seem to have a good supply of decoys, clothing etc but no experience of buying those type of things.

My local dealer is in Moy and it is very hit and miss with supplies and prices.He always seems to be getting what you want the next week. I had a 20 bore shotgun a few years ago and had to replace it as they could not get a regular supply of cartridge at a fair price. I just got frustrated not being able to get cartridges when I needed them and they are the closest to me that I knew of at that time.

I recently bought 250 carts no 6 32 grm pigeon special at a cost of £53. it has been a while from I dealt with him and thought this was expensive. Have had my quota increased so I can buy 1000 carts at any one time, so if anyone can point me in a better direction?

 

U can buy a carton of Kent velocity 32 6's for 46 quid i think in Andersons in Omagh. Anyone know the cheapest place for the 6's?

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Wherebouts in Limavady are they?

 

i think they are in around the bus depot sumwhere, liam mcullough has a sale on at the min, clearing out a lot of stock as for lavin guns yes kind enough bloke but if you know nothing about guns he will shaft you like 2 lads i know 1 was a old bloke in his 70s he bought a escort from lavin cost him 400quid and that was with a trade in agaisnt the escort :o :hmm: and the orther lad has just took up shooting he hadnt a clue about guns and same thing lavin guns talked him into buying a escort when i told him not 2b buying a escort he told lavin guns this but i was wrong and lavin was right and escorts r as good as any orther gun :hmm: anyway the escort is now sold on as it was a pile of dung , just 2 add ive bought stuff at lavin and had no trouble and got good service i just think anyone who dosent know much about guns/prices etc then lavin will fleece them

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Cheers for that, In been looking for a s/a but I cant get one I like anywhere. There are plenty about but im lookin a L/H version and like yourself I wouldnt touch them Escorts. Looking for a Baikal mp153 but your talking new if your lookin for a L/H one. Must get a run in the next day im passing and see wat price his carts are.

 

I hope the old boy didnt trade in anything fancy for the escort, half the boys bog their arm in if they smell an easy profit.

 

Cheers for that, In been looking for a s/a but I cant get one I like anywhere. There are plenty about but im lookin a L/H version and like yourself I wouldnt touch them Escorts. Looking for a Baikal mp153 but your talking new if your lookin for a L/H one. Must get a run in the next day im passing and see wat price his carts are.

 

I hope the old boy didnt trade in anything fancy for the escort, half the boys bog their arm in if they smell an easy profit.

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Cheers for that, In been looking for a s/a but I cant get one I like anywhere. There are plenty about but im lookin a L/H version and like yourself I wouldnt touch them Escorts. Looking for a Baikal mp153 but your talking new if your lookin for a L/H one. Must get a run in the next day im passing and see wat price his carts are.

 

I hope the old boy didnt trade in anything fancy for the escort, half the boys bog their arm in if they smell an easy profit.

 

 

Have you looked at the Benelli range yet. My mate is left handed and he has got a Benelli Montefeltro, which he has had a lot of success with. You probably would have to buy new but Benelli are worth the money for sure, it will last a life time.

 

been to crawford sports, woodlodge guns and thought their prices weren't as good as lavin guns

 

Lavin Guns has a nice set-up but I would far rather get my cartridges from Tam Glass, he is much cheaper and a decent fella.

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What does Liam have in the sale?

I could do with going to pick up vaccinations for the dogs anyway...

 

glensman i had a list of all the guns he had but cant mind where i put it at he is clearing a lot of stock out plus he isnt doing trade ins agaisnt any of the guns for sale thats what it says on the list

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