kernel gadaffi Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 I've recently assisted my mate get into clay and pigeon shooting and his selection of a Benelli has been a good choice, now I've got the option of two guns for myself, a new but unfired FAC Winchester SX3 with synthetic stock for £750 or a Benelli Crio for £700 with wood furniture which has fired under 1000 shots, I have all the paperwork for the Winchester but I'm wondering which way to go, any suggestions out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 I've recently assisted my mate get into clay and pigeon shooting and his selection of a Benelli has been a good choice, now I've got the option of two guns for myself, a new but unfired FAC Winchester SX3 with synthetic stock for £750 or a Benelli Crio for £700 with wood furniture which has fired under 1000 shots, I have all the paperwork for the Winchester but I'm wondering which way to go, any suggestions out there? i will throw another choice in the mix browning maxus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 (edited) I will chuck in another option, Beretta ES100 http://www.gmk.co.uk/?p=productdetail&id=189 Edit to add; The cheapest one on gun trader is £675 new Edited September 19, 2010 by chrispti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Can't see the point of FAC shotguns myself, never been able to shoot more than 3 cartridges at a time and selling on later will be much harder and then you may have land clearance issues with FAC that a normal shottie wouldn't have. That is why I would take the Benelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 muti shot FAC shotgun should be open ticket from the off, but you might not be able to use it wildfowling full stop as you will have terms of use to comply with. The Browning and the winchester are the same action. I like my SX3 a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil smith Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Can't see the point of FAC shotguns myself PSG Benelli N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorpeet Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Franchi Raptor. Great Semi. Mix of the best bits of a Benelli and Beretta. Lighter than an A400 too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Think about whether you really need a FAC shotgun, if not then leave alone. As already said, harder to resale and even for the pigeons when you use a semi, it isn't that often you use the third shot let alone any more. Apart from that, the SX3 has had some great reviews....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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