retromlc Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 (edited) . Edited November 20, 2010 by retromlc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Just spent a great day at Park Lodge, with 2 out of the three of us shooting semis, the only thing the groundsman said was 'can you pick up your used shells', which we do anyway. No-one batted an eyelid at the guns. My local club near Gainsborough doesn't even ask that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saggy61 Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 I had the same kind of thinking when I was looking for my Beretta AL391, Since I got mine my mate has got him self one and so has a few of my fellow shooters back home in norfolk, and when we go for some clays there are quite a few people useing them now at the grounds, Lets face it not all us shooters use double barrels some pigeon shooters like to have that extra shot under the live birds. I wouldn't go back to a double as I love the way my Beretta handles, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Time moves on, shotguns and attitudes have evolved and developed over the years. There is etiquette in some fields of shooting and a resentment still about semis, nevertheless, most people like the feel and action of a semi when they try one. There is steadily more choice and more acceptance, and why not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 There was a time when using semis meant taking them to bits to swap round piston rings etc depending on what weight of cartridges you were using,which was a pain in the ****.Improvements in desisn and technology re' ammo and mechanisms means this is no longer necessary with modern semis.They are much softer on the shoulder,so are very popular with the young,those of slight build,and those with shoulder problems. They're even becoming more acceptable on formal shoots,especially if the paying client has good reason to use one,and informs the host beforehand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalgeezer Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 I own and use both a OU and a Semi, with my preferred option being the Semi.....its a peach. On the subject of ejected carts, I often pick mine up but I then see people using OU who open their guns and eject the carts anywhere, or open the gun over the bin and sometimes go in and sometimes don't - so I don't see much of an issue of the ejecting carts being something that makes them frowned upon. I personally think, unless you are bothered by the wood grade, the engraving then a Semi offers more value for money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 (edited) Not a problem at all at my two clubs unless you don`t pick up your empties then I`ll be on ya back. Far to many people won`t pick them up and it makes the ground look untidy to us and the people looking around for the first time. You must also be even more aware of your muzzles at all times with an auto. Edited November 8, 2010 by COACH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmason24 Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Just wondered what people think,I think I am seeing more semi-auto shotties being used at clay grounds, and my local gun shops seem to be carrying a wider selection of Auto's. When i first started shooting,which was not that long ago the attitiude towards them seemed more negative not so much now.what you all think? There quite a mix dowm at JJs Dartford, seems more are going for Semis as everywhere I looked I saw Beretta Urikas, Franchi Raptors etc.. Some of the "traditionalist" shooters give you the evils when you come of the stand (YES, I HAD MY SAFETY FLAG IN AND WEAPON POINTING IN A SAFE DIRECTION), but its down to personal preference I guess. The feel of the semi auto is great and as a clay and pigeon shooter I like my over and under for clay and the semi for the game, and its nice to change once in a while. Its all about enjoying the sport and accepting that times change as with most things in modern sport! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Scholl Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Now all y'all need is to begin disspelling the myths about military looking rifles and you'll be set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 i think the biggest problem with semi's is that its just not as easy to tell the gun is safe from a distance. nothing will change that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 When funds allow I will be getting a SA but a black one and with it I will have a SAFE-T plug and a flag to attach to it ! Although my funds also currently would like to add a range finder and sub 12fpe PCN air rifle. I need more funds I recon ! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 i think the biggest problem with semi's is that its just not as easy to tell the gun is safe from a distance. nothing will change that. With a Safe T Plug fitted you can see the flag fitted from 200 yards. I haven't found any grounds that have any problem with a semi, you just have to make sure you are seen to be safe and be very muzzle aware. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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