griff83 Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 hi there im new here so a big hello to all on the forum just got my shotgun certificate and now obviously want my own gun but im spoilt for choice and am also confused. i dont know if to go fore a new gun like a lanber sporting or a bettinsoli sporter or go for a used browning beretta or miroku. and also confused on which gun to buy as i see ( sporting skeet game and trap ) advertised and they all look alike to me my budget is aorund 800 pounds and at the moment i shoot sporting dtl and sometimes skeet thank you for any help nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Are you in for some fun .... which is what its all about. All the guns you mention are basically a set of barrels + action with slightly different packaging to adapt them for different variations of the sport. When you only shoot one discipline get the package most suited ... if you shoot several variations look for an 'all-rounder' .. probably a 'sporter' Best advice seems to be 'try as many as you can before you buy' and 'the big names have lasted because they provide what works well' and ' session with a good coach should also come with advice on what 'might' suit you best. Welcome to the sport and enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suggs Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 (edited) in my book its better to go used Browning etc against a new cheaper gun, its like buying a new ford against a used Merc etc and once the initial loss has dropped off a new gun used guns pretty much stay the same and can even go up.. does depend on what you intend to shoot (clay or live quarry) but the golden rule when buying a Shotgun is fit fit fit, you must go to your local dealer and try the guns for fit when brought up to your shoulder in a shooting position, the best looking dearest gun in the shop may be the worst fit for you and will be a problem to use.. with your budget there's plenty of scope for a quality used gun, Beretta 686 is a great gun as is the Browning 425 or 525 etc, Miroku are also superb... ive just bought a " like new" Browning 425 fixed choke (1/4 3/4 which is good for most shooting types) and was for less than your budget, my mate just bought a stunning Miroku ORE for less than £500.. a sporting gun for clay bashing tends to be more heavy than a field gun so soaks up the recoil more, were a field gun is lighter so can be carried around easier on long walks etc.. what do you intend to shoot mostly? and welcome to truly great hobby you will full in love with it and its so addictive, i suggest you get a safe with room for several guns Edited August 30, 2010 by suggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 A nice Beretta/Browning /Miroku 30 inch SPORTER multi choke at £800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinistercr0c Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 (spot on.....though I prefer 28" barrels) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff83 Posted September 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 i only intend on shooting clays at the moment and im enjoying sporting dtl and skeet so from the advice iv been given up to now it looks like a sporting gun it is then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suggs Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 Have a look a new Winchester select 2 sporting top cote, £1000 brand new with invector plus extended chokes, hard case etc etc and warrenty, just bought one myself ( see my post on here) and I'm very impressed with the quality... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Get a good second hand gun from one of the 'better' know companoes you can't go wrong with beretta or brownig IMHO. But only buy a gun that fitts you well. A close fit is close enough for now and then in a few years get a gun fit done to get it spot on. But any gun that does not fit will make it hard to hit things with and may even hurt you, all putting you off the sport. Try before you buy is also very usefull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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