EMT Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 I have a Beretta 682 gold E that I use mainly for clays and driven days and an old AYA sxs that I use for pigeon shooting. The trouble is the AYA is now very old and is starting to work loose. I like the fact that I don't worry if the AYA gets scratched etc but I have always shot a lot better with the 682 as it fits me perfectly. Now the AYA is no longer fit for purpose should I just use the 682 which is in mint condition and not worry about the odd scratch or get another cheap gun for the pigeons ? Cheers EMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorwullie Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 I have a Beretta 682 gold E that I use mainly for clays and driven days and an old AYA sxs that I use for pigeon shooting. The trouble is the AYA is now very old and is starting to work loose. I like the fact that I don't worry if the AYA gets scratched etc but I have always shot a lot better with the 682 as it fits me perfectly. Now the AYA is no longer fit for purpose should I just use the 682 which is in mint condition and not worry about the odd scratch or get another cheap gun for the pigeons ? Cheers EMT Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Get another cheap gun, you will always regret getting your "top gun" marked in the field.... markm is selling a cracking pigeon gun in the for sale section....Winchester Auto.....£150 shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Some will say you want to use the better gun as it should be more reliable...But myself I leave the SP3 at home and I got myself an Escort for Pigeons and Wildfowling The SP3 gets used on the Pheasants and the clays only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Let a gun smith have a look at the AYA first as they can tighten them up. Find out what the cost is and then make the decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 I generally use my Beretta semi auto for woodies, but thats a special edition. I've used my 687 Gold Pigeon EL on woodies many a time, woodies are a worthy quarry indeed. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 I`ve always used my "best" gun for pigeon shooting and I`m intrigued to know how you chaps treat your guns in a hide that they get knocked about and scratched. What exactly is it that you do to them? I`m no more than safely careful with mine, I certainly don`t mollycoddle it, and I`ve never scratched it yet. Please, explain the "knockabout gun" principle to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmep Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 brother has a couple of yeoman sxs for sale if you are after another cheap gun. looking for around £120 each. one standard stock one with 1" extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 No chance.The grade V 687 hardly gets aired,and the Browning Black/Gold premier gets used and abused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 i dont own anything other that cheap guns. i make sure they can shoot and hit stuff. im not too bothered about expensive guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC45 Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 I have just bought a SBS, just for that job... £160... I would die if my best gun got a dent in the stock.. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 I`ve always used my "best" gun for pigeon shooting and I`m intrigued to know how you chaps treat your guns in a hide that they get knocked about and scratched. What exactly is it that you do to them? I`m no more than safely careful with mine, I certainly don`t mollycoddle it, and I`ve never scratched it yet. Please, explain the "knockabout gun" principle to me. Hi mudpatten, I used to do the auctions some years back and you wouldn't believe the condition of some of the guns that I saw One springs to mind, It was a lamber 12g that must have done ten thousand miles in the back of a pickup, or two hours in a cement mixer with a couple of half house bricks needless to say it strugled to make any bids. As for the choice of gun, :( Why not use the best tool for the job Your quarry deserves it. Paladin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 It takes a fair bit for an AYA to go loose normally but even so it shouldn't be a problem to get it tightened. The trouble is it won't last that long before it goes loose again. Personally I would look for a cheap Baikal O/U. They handle much better than you think they are going to and will never ever go loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 whatever gun you own,get it out shooting in the hide,its a working tool if your scared of scratching it,sell it or stick to clays BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfa taf Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 I have a Beretta 682 gold E that I use mainly for clays and driven days and an old AYA sxs that I use for pigeon shooting. The trouble is the AYA is now very old and is starting to work loose. I like the fact that I don't worry if the AYA gets scratched etc but I have always shot a lot better with the 682 as it fits me perfectly. Now the AYA is no longer fit for purpose should I just use the 682 which is in mint condition and not worry about the odd scratch or get another cheap gun for the pigeons ? Cheers EMT [/q I am in exactly the same position as I have a 682 gold E which I use for clays and a s/a Beretta a fairly old one which I use for rough shooting. I shoot much better with the 682 so I used it once shooting Doves. The result was I fell and had to have the wood of the o/u redone. Never again.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMT Posted March 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Thanks for all the replies folks. Just spoken to an old shooting buddy and got the number of Bryan Farr (anyone know of him). He is a local gunsmith and I'm going to get a price to get it sorted. If its going to cost too much I'll buy another cheap gun. I gave away a perfectly good Baikal O/U last year as well. Never mind.... Cheers EMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 I am another shooter who believes you should shoot your best gun in the hide. Archie Coats shot an H&H in the pigeon hide and was just careful. Anything can get broken if you use it but it provides you no pleasure if you don't. To shot a great bird like the pigeon with a gun you don't like using is pleasure wasted. If you put all your money in a big pile and just looked at its not much fun but if you use it sensibly it can be great fun? Thats my opinion anyway! Straight shooting Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Surely you use the gun you shoot best with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinistercr0c Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Why spend all that money on a decent gun just to dust clays with it and shoot driven pheasant a few times ayear? Like anything else, 'new' guns will eventually end up old and worn. why not get the most pleasure from it by using it as much as possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varmintator Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 In my opinion unless you are a collector then guns are there to be used if they are an antique thats a different story. But life is not a dress rehersal so your better getting as much fun of whatever you buy, and don't worry too much about getting a ding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toombsy Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 I just shoot whichever gun I want to shoot, and treat it with care when I'm in the hide. After all, I've bought the best I can afford and I want to use them as much as I can. We all work damn hard for big 'treats' like guns, so why keep them locked away when they can be out in the field giving you some enjoyment Yeah - I would be gutted for a few days if I really marked one of them, but that's life. I would get over it. It's not the end of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecooper1 Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 I use my Silver Pigeon for every thing, I think it can affect your shooting swapping guns about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 A gun is only a gun when its out in the field/clay range doing what its designed to do,shoot if you have a expensive gun get it out there,but be a little more carefull with it,enjoy it as a working tool,otherwise get the polish out clean it daily, and admire it as a ornament BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roosy Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 “Beware of the man that shoots but one gun, for he probably shoots it well.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 I have just bought a SBS, just for that job... £160... I would die if my best gun got a dent in the stock.. Phil My F3 has a piece of clay embedded in the stock. That happened on a clay ground about 3 weeks after buying it. I use it for all shooting except on the marsh. I also use my extrema for all shooting. I do not have any issues using either in the hide or clay ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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