TJ91 Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 i own an escort s/a and a baikal s/s i use the auto for everything other than the odd driven day where it would be out of place in my eyes my mate however has 16bore s/s for driven shooting s/a 12b for pigeons crow and rabbits 410 pump for rats and barn birds and a 10g s/s for wildfowling i prefer to use the 1 gun for most in the hope that i will get used to it and hit more do you own 1 gun and use it for all or have a different gun for every type of shooting?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted December 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 i will add that my idea seems to be paying off for me my pal does a good bit more shooting than me and is chopping and changing most times he goes out i hit a good deal more than him, i put it down to him not giving himself a chance to get used to any 1 gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 I've had several shotguns over the years, just got a modded 410 and a 686 which has just come back from the smiths now and that'll do until another browning comes up. got quite a few rifles tho, 17hmr, 3x 22lrs, slot for 223, 22-250, 6.5x55, and a slot for 308/7.62x51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 (edited) i own an escort s/a and a baikal s/s i use the auto for everything other than the odd driven day where it would be out of place in my eyes my mate however has 16bore s/s for driven shooting s/a 12b for pigeons crow and rabbits 410 pump for rats and barn birds and a 10g s/s for wildfowling i prefer to use the 1 gun for most in the hope that i will get used to it and hit more do you own 1 gun and use it for all or have a different gun for every type of shooting?? There is an old shooting adage that says ,beware of the man who only has one gun ------ "he,s proberbly a good shot ." Harnser . Edited December 4, 2010 by Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Beware of the man with one gun for he knows how to use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Beware the man with several guns he might might be able to use them all and know which is right for the job in hand ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted December 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 There is an old shooting adage that says ,beware of the man who only has one gun ------ "he,s proberbly a good shot ." Harnser . 'probably' i will get rid of the s/s and see if i become a good shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 shotties in the cabinet at the mo semi auto 12 on loan needs to go back s/s 12 from the missus side of the family, brought back from germany second world war heir loom :blink: s/s 12 very nice osbourne, when my nephew gets a cabinet I'll get more space for another rifle Semi auto 12 the wifes (she needs her own cabinet :yp: ) s/s .410, my first gun only used for trapped foxes and the occasional pigeon when decoying ( take the 12 too) s/s 12 3 inch mag, for fox drives and geese o/u 12 for clays (well it was ) semi auto 12 erm the one i was supposed to sell but it shoots real nice, currently being used for everything :yp: and a couple of rifles plus some slots when i get a bit of space eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 There is an old shooting adage that says ,beware of the man who only has one gun ------ "he,s proberbly a good shot ." Harnser . Thats encouraging as I have one shotgun and old 70,s 12g baikal sbs non ejector 28 ins barrels 1/2 & full which I use for everything. Just change the cartridge load & charge...I must be the exception to the rule because I dont consider myself to be anything other than an average shot though I remember back in the 80,s somebody bench tested about 20 different guns all of the same gauge, choke and barrel length and they all shot virtually identical patterns, so Ive never really been of a mind to splash out on an expensive gun. Can anybody recall this, it was in one of the shooting magazines. One of my oldest shooting partners is a Brilliant shot and represented GB at junior level in many Clay shoots in the 80,s he can pick up any gun and shoot the pants off me. I hate him.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 Professionals will use the most appropriate tool for each job! However, most people find a 12g is a pretty good compromise and with Cartridge choice available can do "most" things. All the different calibres/guages exist because they have a use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 Beware of the man with one gun for he knows how to use it OR.............. Beware the man with one gun, he doesn't get out much, is poor and only uses it for one thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 I use an o/u for all my game shooting in season,and an auto or pump out of season for bolting bunnies and evrything else.Must admit,it takes me a couple of outings to get 'on-line' after swapping from my o/u to the auto and vice versa.A friend uses his auto for 90% of his shooting and really struggles with his o/u come game season,but another mate switches between his o/u for clays,another o/u for game,plus a 28 bore,a 16 bore and a 12bore for game,and is a very good shot with all of them.Last time we were out he shot six Snipe for six cartridges!But we don't speak to him much and he doesn't have many friends!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 (edited) Beware of the man with one gun for he knows how to use it Or it could be .......he is to bloody tight to buy a second one.. :D Edited December 6, 2010 by hawkeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 Shotgun-wise I only have my Winchester o/u. It does everything I need it to, was expensive enough to not look out of place on a pheasant shoot but cheap enough to not mind it getting a couple of knocks in the field. It fits me perfectly so why would I want another gun ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 Iv got a Beretta A400 that i use for rough shooting the extra shot is useful when after pigeons and its easy to load in a hide, and its a 3 1/2" so it can shoot anything. And a miroku mk70 for clays and when the semi is not allowed. I use it for game. And then the modded .410 a good little tool, I have shot alsorts with it. I would like a nice SxS maybe a 16 bore. I like variety Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 i own an escort s/a and a baikal s/s i use the auto for everything other than the odd driven day where it would be out of place in my eyes Not just your eyes mate, You would probably be sent home..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvbus Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 A 12g O&U for me and a shared modded .410 when needs must. Keep trying the old mans Webly SbS as I'd love a nice SbS but I don't seem to be able to get the hang of it! And me, 1 gun & a very average shot!! :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 I reckon two are required and will sort out most things, a decent auto if you do much vermin shooting is ideal for getting bashed about then a decent O/U for game / clays works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 I have a bit of everything, but all of my guns have the same sight picture, a flat rib where you just see the bead at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted December 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Not just your eyes mate, You would probably be sent home..... i have been to a pheasant/duck shoot that allowed semi's didnt take my own prefer the 'traditional' way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin stevens Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 i use my mk60 for driven game and inland ducks and pigeon shooting, berreta extrema for feeding round the shoot and foreshore wildfowling dont mind it getting muddy and bashed about,but i dont like pigeon shooting with it dont know why i love my mk60 for pigeons, then maybe take me old guns down the foreshore for a few outings on holiday if im going to miss its is with the big guns, but i dont care its a bit of fun and maybe shooting way behind!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 The Escort self loader is for pigeon shooting in a hide and the Lanber O/U is for everything else. My favourite is definetly the Lanber though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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