Spara Dritto Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) As title says, What gun do you own, chokes, barrel length and why! Time to flaunt what you own guys include pictures if you wish! Edited February 28, 2011 by Beretta Italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) Lanber sporter 28" Lanber field 28" Miroku 7000 sporting 30" and now a Escort Magnum 28" Edited March 13, 2011 by Simon123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangey Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 As title says, What gun do you own, chokes, barrel length and why! Time to flaunt what you own guys include pictures if you wish! I only own one gun, O/U Beretta Silver Pigeon 1, Multi Choke with 1/4 + 1/2 in at the moment, 28inch barrels. Chosen because it has 10 year warrenty and 1 years worth of insurance, was in my price range, and I've heard nothing but good comments with Beretta! i use a mrowning maxus 30"barrel 1/2 choke for pigeon shooting,great gun for using in a hide,just leant up against gun rest and loaded in verticle position,no need to pulling gun about in hide ,just pick up and shoot.and i use a mcnab highlander 30" fixed choke 1/4 1/2 for pheasant and partridge.would prefer to use semi for everything but they are still frowned upon on most game shoots... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted February 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) Good effort! Edited February 28, 2011 by Beretta Italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) i have a hatsan escort new style semi auto 3 shot, 28inch barrel 3inch chamber multi choke using 1/2 choke at the minute. i bought one because i like them and they are good for the money and also get a 3 year warranty. never had a problem with mine. i also own a fias or now known as sabbatti over/under 28'' barrels 1/2 and 3/4 chokes its a nice gun Edited February 27, 2011 by semiautolee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat g Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Winchester Select Sporting 2 M/C 30" barrels. Chosen because i had tried a few guns but the winny just "felt right" from the moment i picked it up and was in my price range. I shoot sporting clays with cylinder and 1/4 chokes and when i'm in the field 1/4 and 1/2 chokes. I like the 30" barrels as it tends to swing better when on the clays. I also have a master side by side 28" barrels 1/2 and full chokes which i use more in the field TBH as its lighter to carry and generally just a nice gun to use. So there we are,they are the guns that i use. Interesting post by the way ATB Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcw65 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Browning 425 grade 6 32" trap gun Browning 425 grade 6 30" sporter multi choke Browning 425 grade 6 30" 20 bore game gun Browning 525 lightweight 30" 28 bore game gun Browning double auto 30" Miroku 700 28" game gun Miroku 700 26" 20 bore game gun. and a old .410 boltaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted February 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Winchester Select Sporting 2 M/C 30" barrels. Chosen because i had tried a few guns but the winny just "felt right" from the moment i picked it up and was in my price range. I shoot sporting clays with cylinder and 1/4 chokes and when i'm in the field 1/4 and 1/2 chokes. I like the 30" barrels as it tends to swing better when on the clays. I also have a master side by side 28" barrels 1/2 and full chokes which i use more in the field TBH as its lighter to carry and generally just a nice gun to use. So there we are,they are the guns that i use. Interesting post by the way ATB Pat Was a hard choice between 28" and 30" barrels for me, being 6 foot i was on the border both! 30 just didnt feel as nice to me plus i didnt want to be carrying a 30" around the fild. I guess as its my first gun I wont know the difference, either length id have to get use to! and around 7.5lbs for 28" was perfect weight for me also checked the ballancing point on my gun and it was dead centre at the pivot so that was one of the deciding factors for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted February 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 I really want to shoot a SxS one of thoes things I want to experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertan_J Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Browning 525 game 28" and winchester sx3 no idea what length the barrels are lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted February 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) i have a hatsan escort new style semi auto 3 shot, 28inch barrel 3inch chamber multi choke using 1/2 choke at the minute. i bought one because i like them and they are good for the money and also get a 3 year warranty. never had a problem with mine. we are probs gonna get a lot of bad comments back about mine now beretta from all the hatsan haters If they do who cares? you got a beautiful gun that works! others were just unlucky. Stick what works for you and not what people say! Edited February 14, 2011 by Beretta Italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 All sorts,but main gun is 28" 101,teague choked.Quarter in top,half in bottom,fire top barrel first.Have always had Browning/winchester sporters,they seem to fit me well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlistairB Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 For game: Beretta Silver Pigeon 5 12 bore, multi choke but 1/4 and 1/2 in usually, 30 inch barrels For Pigeons and Ducks: Benelli M2 12 bore, multi choke but 1/4 in at the moment, 28 inch barrel If i fancy a change and because it was the first gun i ever bought: Parker Hale Sidelock, 12 bore, chocked 1/2 and full, 28 inch barrels. Occasionally especially if i'm walking a lot: Lincoln Premier 20 bore, multi choke but 1/4 and 1/2 in usually, 29 1/2 inch barrels. (wife usually uses this one for clays) Same order in the photo. I find longer barrels swing better. AB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted February 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 All sorts,but main gun is 28" 101,teague choked.Quarter in top,half in bottom,fire top barrel first.Have always had Browning/winchester sporters,they seem to fit me well. You mention top barrel first, some people are very particular with what barrel they shoot first, is there any reason you choose this? I shoot what either barrel first depending on range. Some say that less recoil with bottom barrel making the follow up shot easier as the recoil is down right in the shoulder, I personally never notice any difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Like a lot of others I have numerous guns tucked away, but the main gun is a Browning GTi Ultra Sporter with 32" barrels. The gun has been fitted and weighs in at just on 7lb It swings lovely the pivot point is way off centre but does not affect the balance, it must be the way I mount the gun. The added benefit of 32" barrels is that if you wait long enough for incomers or driven, you can poke the clay or the pheasant and save on cartridges. By the way I have had the gun from new and it must be 20+ years old had 1000's of cartridges through it and has never missed a beat. bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted February 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Like a lot of others I have numerous guns tucked away, but the main gun is a Browning GTi Ultra Sporter with 32" barrels. The gun has been fitted and weighs in at just on 7lb It swings lovely the pivot point is way off centre but does not affect the balance, it must be the way I mount the gun. The added benefit of 32" barrels is that if you wait long enough for incomers or driven, you can poke the clay or the pheasant and save on cartridges. By the way I have had the gun from new and it must be 20+ years old had 1000's of cartridges through it and has never missed a beat. bakerboy 7lbs for 32 inch sporter!!! didnt know that was possible, good effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 7lbs for 32 inch sporter!!! didnt know that was possible, good effort. And the stock is full lenght, not a short cut down stock, I will try to post pictures. bakerboy (dinosaur) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted February 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 And the stock is full lenght, not a short cut down stock, I will try to post pictures. bakerboy (dinosaur) Has the stock been hollowed out alot? as you mentioned the ballancing point wasnt great? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 hatsan 12g o/u 28" aramberri 12g sxs 26" inversram 20g o/u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Browning 525 sporter L/H 3" Steel proof 30" Teague ported 1/4 and 3/8 (+the 5 standards chokes) BSA SxS Single trigger Ejector 27.5" 1/4 and 3/4 IIRC (my grandfathers gun) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlistairB Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 And the stock is full lenght, not a short cut down stock, I will try to post pictures. bakerboy (dinosaur) I've seen and had a go on this gun, as has TwitchyNik, i quite liked it! AB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 You mention top barrel first, some people are very particular with what barrel they shoot first, is there any reason you choose this? I shoot what either barrel first depending on range. Some say that less recoil with bottom barrel making the follow up shot easier as the recoil is down right in the shoulder, I personally never notice any difference! Can't say I've ever noticed any difference either.I always shoot the more'open' choke first as i do a lot of walked up shooting and bolting bunnies,I'm not really particular about top or bottom,just whichever is the more open.But saying that,I always put the 'open' choke in the top barrel after cleaning,simply to avoid confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Has the stock been hollowed out alot? as you mentioned the ballancing point wasnt great? No, other than having a severe off cast, nothing has been touched, there is just too much metal at the front, fortunatley a large lump a the other end, but not large enough to be a World Champion many times over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) Pictures as promised, first attempt http://s908.photobucket.com/albums/ac283/terrybakerboy/ From the top 1. 9mm 26"Bolt action Garden gun,really nice wood, great gun 2..410 26" KIN (for the grandsons already claimed a few birds) 3.Mossberg 3 shot pump action 28" sorry no safety plug in place, very naughty and no excuses. 4.Breda 27.5" non ejector,fixed choke, twin trigger 5.Lanber 28" Multi choke O/U 6.E Rizzini 28" External multi choke 7.Hatsan Synthetic 30" 3 shot semi auto, never missed a beat 8. Browning GTi Ultra Sporter Plus 32" O/U Barrels multi choke "invector" 9.Belgian Side x Side (we all have one)28" fixed choke 1/4 &1/2 I think. 10. the missing gun. Hatsan Camo, 3 shot semi auto multi choke, donated for use by Novices and newbies by BATCH from pigeon watch 28" barrels, never misses a beat or a bird, nicknamed the "DIS BATCH ER". Goes well with rainproof Camo Clothing donated by another PW member, who wants to stay anonymous, thanks for your support. I am now looking for a 20g for the novices, any going dirt cheap, then I am interested not worried about condition or configeration, just need to be safe, will collect or pay for RFD transfer Edited February 15, 2011 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted February 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 hahaha what a collection!! your job now is to tell us makes and barrel length, im doing a little poll for barrel length and make then will post results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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