Thunderbird Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I've found so far that on clays I shoot significantly better with a semi than an O/U. Just wondered who else has found this, and was pondering the reasons why. I'm heavily right eye dominant, 5'11", large-ish build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I find I shoot much worse with the semi, much preffer my o/u doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 i always shoot better with an auto.bought a beretta 686e and found my scores did n`t improve at all.i hate the way people shun autos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC45 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I shot better with ny new SA, but it might just be new gun syndrome. Someone else on this forum also said Semi's shoot higher than OU, maybe that is it, who knows only time will tell. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I've found so far that on clays I shoot significantly better with a semi than an O/U. Just wondered who else has found this, and was pondering the reasons why. I'm heavily right eye dominant, 5'11", large-ish build. The semi probably fits you better. Makes no difference with me - semi, O/U or pump, all seem to be the same, though I'm more comfortable with the O/U. The pump isn't practical for all presentations, especially quick simo pairs and I can't stand all the ridiculous clanking and grinding that you get out of a semi, it feels like you're trying to shoot with a steam locomotive :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benelli montefeltro Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 im contemplating leaving the browning o/u down for a while and use the benelli for the clays. hell of a weight difference though. dont know if it will be a good idea or not. if i had a bad stand with it i would immediately have doubts in my head and think i shoulda stuck with the ultra xs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Every O/U I've tried so far doesn't seem to fit quite right, I can see too much of the rib I think. With the autos it feels much more like I'm actually looking down the barrel, as opposed to 'down on' it, if that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I got mine as an experiment as I was a bit against them for ages............probably out of place prejudice inherited from the oldman. However, my Beretta 390 fits a dream and shoots even better! I love it :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anni Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I do like to have a go at the clays with me Teknys every now and again, and for that reason I think I do well with it because I enjoy using it. But I stick with the 682 gold e for competition use. There is a fair few Auto users doing comps though, cant say I have ever seen anyone looking down on them I have seen people shaking there head at O/U users for ejecting there carts over there shoulders though :blink: Dirty habit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I do like to have a go at the clays with me Teknys every now and again, and for that reason I think I do well with it because I enjoy using it. But I stick with the 682 gold e for competition use. There is a fair few Auto users doing comps though, cant say I have ever seen anyone looking down on them I have seen people shaking there head at O/U users for ejecting there carts over there shoulders though Dirty habit This business about semis being looked down on is a DTL thing, nothing to do with sporting. If it's not DTL, it's the product of an over-vivid imagination. I've never seen any hint of semi users being looked down on either. Bloody cowboys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I tried a Teknys stone-coat the other day, shot very well with it. I don't care what people think about what might be termed 'gun status.' I mostly do sporting so a semi isn't an issue, though I agree it might put me off if it was raining cartridges on a DTL layout! I also find it a bit odd that people sometimes dress like a Scottish laird when they're busting a few clays. Still, each to their own. A phrase springs to mind about many people you see both shooting, and playing golf as it happens. 'all the gear, no idea!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC45 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I tried a Teknys stone-coat the other day, shot very well with it. I don't care what people think about what might be termed 'gun status.' I mostly do sporting so a semi isn't an issue, though I agree it might put me off if it was raining cartridges on a DTL layout! I also find it a bit odd that people sometimes dress like a Scottish laird when they're busting a few clays. Still, each to their own. A phrase springs to mind about many people you see both shooting, and playing golf as it happens. 'all the gear, no idea!' You mean you don't put your tweed on Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Tweed - my Harris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMM Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I think if it's not down to gunfit of the sa suiting them better it is likely to be all in there heads lol, having faith is a gun makes a world of diffrence to most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigG Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 They are very pointable; at the local 'straw bale' shoot (generally) closer targets make it seem they are more effective. You generally don't see them on the registered circuit so much they are not as easy to shoot longer targets. Please note the insertion of the word generally. They can't be used on registered trap unless the eject downwards as apposed to sideways. Is this one of those things you seem to look for once you get an idea in your head, you watch a few breaking clays with semi auto then think that's a good gun. It's about the person behind the gun more than any other factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted January 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 It's actually myself I'm talking about rather than people I've seen, however I do take your point. Exploring every option at present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom&Dexter Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Ive tryd quite a few guns since I started in Nov O/U Pumps SS at least 4/5 of each in varying barell lengths from 26-32 Today I shot with a mates AL391 28'' barells and have to say it was fantastic felt so good in the sholder and swung great, A Semi Will be on my shoping list in the future :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 The less recoil that comes with the semi can make a vast difference to a novice or lady shooter, as a mismount will not be punished by a whack to the cheek or shoulder. I must admit to shooting them for years but I cannot get them to handle like an O/U and I have tried balancing them different ways to alter the "feel" but if you are young and recoil has not battered you into submission then the O/U is a better gun for clays but as a pigeon gun the semi takes some beating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 They can't be used on registered trap unless the eject downwards as apposed to sideways. Nothing in the rules about that :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJLeslie Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 I couldn't be bothered with picking up all the empty carts at our small clay ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC45 Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 I couldn't be bothered with picking up all the empty cartsat our small clay ground. Went to the club saturday, they would not let me pick my spent carts up. I have also found, if I shoot with people who rarely miss, I end up shooting terrible. Must be nerves? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Gas operated self loaders are very smooth to shoot with less felt recoil than an over and under . This could help towards more accurate shooting . I have a urika 2 with the kick off system and it is the most smoothests shooting gun I have ever ,ever shot . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyR Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Just an opinion, but maybe the semi is a bit lighter in the barrel end so it swings a bit easier? Conversely you can also rush to a stop with a lighter gun - I know I do with my 20 bore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinxy72 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Went to the club saturday, they would not let me pick my spent carts up. Phil why wouldnt they let u pick them up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 I started shooting with O/U and they always bruised my cheek - A mate turned up with a semi and I tried it and was perfect - shot semi's now for 20yrs. Chard You can have a go with my Winchester - no sound at all unlike 391 Kerling Kerlaaaang and it weigh's 8.5lb. - so for a man of your stature (shooting stature) that is you will like it. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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