scooby -doo Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 i use Liam McCullough all the time , yes sumtimes hes hard 2 get but usually as a rule hes about between 6 and 7 every evening ! his cartridges are around £28 for 200 mirage allsport 7 1/2 28g ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bop Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Loughview and Hollow Farm are both used. Most of the rest just seem too expensive and lack 1 to 1 service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboots Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 anyone tried lavin guns yet he seems a tad exspensive liam has got a lot more reliable now seems to be putting more time into the gunshop now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjm Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 (edited) The only two shops I have used really are Crawford Sports in Maghera and Groggan Guns in Randalstown. I bought a Browning Ultra XS off Steven at Crawfords and have been in a few times to pick up other bits and bobs, always found him very down to earth and easy to speak to and reasonable prices. Not scared of the big "D" word either! Good selection of branded fishing gear too and loads of country clothing. Recently traded the above gun in with Harold Ewart of Groggan Guns in Randalstown. He really only does it part time as a hobby and seems to specialise mainly in AYA guns, I was able to browse 5 different No.2's before picking my lovely 1997 made single trigger with Prince of Wales stock. The same gun is making almost £2k even on the mainland but I picked it up for a snip at £1500 (the same price Tannyoky and McCloys were looking for similar guns made in the 70s/80s). My only negative is that he wasn't too clued up on the paperwork side of things and made bit of a mistake with my one-on/one-off transfer (I have the gun on loan from my father) but apart from that he was spot on. Does anyone know where I could cartridges a bit closer to Londonderry though? Bit of a treck heading to Maghera LHC in Limavady does cartridges, bullets, clays etc very keen prices too!!! Edited November 24, 2010 by cjm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboots Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 LHC in Limavady does cartridges, bullets, clays etc very keen prices too!!! where abouts in limavady are they at what are the opening times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjm Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 where abouts in limavady are they at what are the opening times down beside the bus depot. 9 til half 5 monday til fri! 9 til 5 on sat!! closed on a thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 anyone tried lavin guns yet he seems a tad exspensive liam has got a lot more reliable now seems to be putting more time into the gunshop now I have been to him, good set up but cartridges are expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the enigma Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 (edited) Final one i cant remember the name, but its near dungannon (got a snooker table place in the same shop?) id avoid it like the plague! been in it twice, first time they didnt have the keys to the gun room, second time i bought a variable magnification hawke scope off them - when i got home i realised the bloke had only been messing about with the focus ring when he showed me, and it was fixed mag of 6!! Yep,that's The Gun Shop.... not surprisingly,it's now closed. There's couple of shops around Dungannon,but they're quite pricey and as a new shooter,not that helpfull. Spoke to one of fellas in McCloys' recently about a new gun....not the cheapest but at least he took the time to have yarn about what I was after. Edited November 24, 2010 by the enigma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymc Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Spoke to one of fellas in Mcloys' recently about a new gun....not the cheapest but at least he took the time to have yarn about what I was after. Yep - that was my experience. They were really chatty and gave me good advice. Turned out I then bought a Beretta off them. As with any purchase, look around for prices and then go back to them with what you are willing to pay. I came away with a gun that I got for the same price as I would have from any gun shops online (including gun trader). I would have absolutely no hesistation going back to McCloys - always been a pleasure for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bop Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 I posted in clay shooting- no replies- anyone know where flapper shoots are and how often they're on? Anywhere from Ards peninsula to Newcastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikka.223 Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 85 replies and no north Antrim member has mentioned Tom Glass from Cloughwater,nobody use him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikka.223 Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Countrys Sports - Give's the impression he doesnt want to sell anything. Lavin Guns - Tom Lewis is the chap.Not to bad,prices seem to be ok. McCloy's - To pushy. Burkes - The old boy's not to bad(as long as you dont mond telling him what your after 3 or 4 times), Thomas Glass - Top class fella,keen to deal.Its the only gun shop I've been in were I didnt get the feel uncomfortable(like some shops). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 yeah deal with tam for ammo. nice big chap. nearest shop is the one in toome and i`ll never be through the door again . too pushy and no matter what you are looking at a certain salesman always says great gun i have one at home. besides needing the calculator to try and tell you he is giving you a good deal on the well over priced gun he has for sale. you can buy cheaper elsewhere FACT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angrymallard Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Hi Dazza I have seen this gunshop on my way through Ards. What are they like to deal with? I have tried Country Sports down there but thought they were a bit expensive Rob. Its quite a small shop but Davey who runs it could not be more of a gentlemen, i am sure if you spoke to him he would be able to suit you up with what you need. My first gun was bought from firely 8 years ago and when i returned it back he give me a very good return price for it, very close to what i had originally paid for it when it was new, you should be able to pick up a bargin...but the shop is more foucused towards camping and outdoor pursuits rather than shooting. Alternatively you could also have a look at Country Sports which is just qdown the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikka.223 Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Just to clarify the Country Sports I was refering to is outside Antrim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Just to clarify the Country Sports I was refering to is outside Antrim. thats who i deal with 100% of the time. a true gent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glensman Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 85 replies and no north Antrim member has mentioned Tom Glass from Cloughwater,nobody use him? he's very slow/doesnt come back with prices for guns. But he's the right price for ammo and a nice fella.... I would go to Toome or Lavin for a rifle and Tam Glass for ammo.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reynard Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Young guns in Castledawson very good for rifles and bullets also reloading equip and advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul hart Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) Any body tried shop in WIGAN not erd a good word about this shop. Edited March 17, 2011 by paul hart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) This topic is for gun shop's in Northern Ireland lol. Recently bought 175 fibre wad Lyalvale Express No.6 32's from McIlduff's for £41. Thought that seemed about right I suppose. Would have bought 250 but that's all he had. Seems hard to find a good supply of fibre wad 6's over here Edited March 18, 2011 by Dancake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 i phoned a gunshop mentioned on this thread from n`ards on sat morning.i asked what semi autos he had? the assistant started rhymin off semis and one caught my interest.when i asked what condition it was in i could hear the owner saying if he wants to see shotguns tell him to get in the car and come and look at them. i told the assistant i was 40 miles down the road and wanted to ask the general condition before i went looking in case it was a wasted journey. the owner took the phone off the assistant and proceeded to tell me plenty to look at come and see and hung the phone up on me.now i did n`t feel i was asking him to cut his leg off, i did n`t want to do a 80 mile round trip to look at a well abused gun. nuff said i`ll never be bothering him again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 i phoned a gunshop mentioned on this thread from n`ards on sat morning.i asked what semi autos he had? the assistant started rhymin off semis and one caught my interest.when i asked what condition it was in i could hear the owner saying if he wants to see shotguns tell him to get in the car and come and look at them. i told the assistant i was 40 miles down the road and wanted to ask the general condition before i went looking in case it was a wasted journey. the owner took the phone off the assistant and proceeded to tell me plenty to look at come and see and hung the phone up on me.now i did n`t feel i was asking him to cut his leg off, i did n`t want to do a 80 mile round trip to look at a well abused gun. nuff said i`ll never be bothering him again. Firefly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Firefly? yes mate. was shocked by his attitude.maybe i1m just being miserable wanting to know what nick it was in before travelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Strange one that. He's usually brilliant to deal with. I wouldn't get my stuff anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastiebap Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 yes mate. was shocked by his attitude.maybe i1m just being miserable wanting to know what nick it was in before travelling I met him once and thought he was a complete ballbag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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