Salop Matt Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 I currently have a 28" beretta 686 silver pigeon S which I bought new about 18 months ago. I opted for a 28" gun for using in the hide and rough shooting but since have picked up my FAC and now lamp and shoot with my rimmys. SO my shotgun is only getting out for clays and 1 beaters day a year so am looking to sell my silver pig and buy something in 30" thats more clay orientated ! or swap it with some one But what would people recomend to change to ? What Iv seen and liked so far is a Beretta 686 white onix and a Miruku MK38 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 Why not just keep what you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted June 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 For the clays I really personally prefer 30" barrels and the wider rib, I never used to but of late picking them up am likeing them alot more now and fancy seeing how I get on with one ! Why not ? after all while my pig is still had little use and is in great condition nows the best time to change with its value ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berties Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 I currently have a 28" beretta 686 silver pigeon S which I bought new about 18 months ago. I opted for a 28" gun for using in the hide and rough shooting but since have picked up my FAC and now lamp and shoot with my rimmys. SO my shotgun is only getting out for clays and 1 beaters day a year so am looking to sell my silver pig and buy something in 30" thats more clay orientated ! or swap it with some one But what would people recomend to change to ? What Iv seen and liked so far is a Beretta 686 white onix and a Miruku MK38 ! see if you can have a try of both in a 30",both damm good guns but one will fit you better,depends on your build,look for a multi choke or 1/4 and 5/8 ish fixed if you are looking at clays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 If you like the Beretta then pretty much any of the 68x series in sporter or trap wrap and 30" barrels should meet your spec. .... and as Berties says ... try em all before you buy! Again Miroku 70 sporter or MK38 are also worth a look too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 If you like the 686 series then stick to it. If you want a clay gun in that series then have a go with the 686e. If you try the Miroku's they are very different beasts but very good. The mk 38 can be a little heavy in the higher grades and the mk 70 has a comb that is about 4-5 mm lower than a Beretta so watch out for that as you may loose sight of the rib when your face is on the stock resulting in lifting your head off the stock and missing over the top generally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b325 Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 The mk 38 can be a little heavy in the higher grades .Well i never knew that Coach.I always thought the higher grades were better wood and engraving.Nice guns all the same and should last a lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Could you not get hold of a set of 30" barrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGGIE Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Just changed my Miroku Mk38 for a Beretta 682 Gold. Couldn't get on with the Miroku. I won't knock the Miroku it just didn't suit me. Try before you buy if you can and don't lose money like I did though in fairness Northallerton Shooting supplies were very fair with their part ex. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardwoods Green Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 A mate of mine bought an MK38 Sporter from Matt at Doveridge. They have a demo gun that you can try and usually have 6 or 7 in stock so you wont be short of choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy11 Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Hi.... you will find the Moruku will be a differant shape stock, and it will be very barrel heavy compared to the beretta . If you already like your Silver pigeon , any of the 680 series will measure exactly the same in the stock and the barrels will be nearly the same weight so the balance will not alter.. You cuold try and pick up an older 686 quite cheep and change the barrels over, they will fit depending on the year of manufacture, some of the very old ones had a wider action..... That way you have the best of both world. I did the same and now have a silver pigeon 687 with 30 and 32 inch barrels with a 682 stock and forend.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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