louis123 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Im now moving to a house more in the country so il have more of an opportunity to get out shooting, be it rough, pigeon that kind of thing. Ive shot clays before and had professional coaching so i kind of know what im doing, and i will hope to continue this when i get my gun. Ive had a couple of gun suggestions from the club but im going to keep that quiet and see what PW memebers suggest if thats alright. I shoot far better with a 12bore so thats what i will be aiming for. I know the main point of choosing a gun is one that fits you properly but i was hoping some people could weigh up the pros and cons and just suggest some models that i should try out, Ive always shot with O/U guns, and during my coaching i shot with a beretta that would be out of my price league. So atm im just looking for make and models suggestions within the region of around max 1000 pound, but prefferably lower if possible. Thanks Louis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Less than £1000 would get a very nice Beretta, Browning or Miroku. Well built, long lasting guns, with decent resale value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis123 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Are the Mirokus very similiar to Berettas but kind of cheaper editions? or am i getting them muddled with somthing else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Browning and Miruko's are almost identical, with Miruko's comming in a cardboard box, while most Brownings come in a abs case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis123 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 http://www.gunmart.net/gun_review/michael_***********s_guide_to_choosing_a_game_gun/ I just found this if anybody fancys a read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL S Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 browning 525 with 30" muti chokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis123 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Where can i read up on choke sizes and all things related to jokes, because i dont have much of an understanding of them, basically all i think i know is that it limits how concentrated the fire pattern is? im not sure though! aha Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAsh Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I have a Betinsolli, which I am well pleased with, brought new 2 years ago at only £695 for the 30" MC sporter At that price I doubt I would ever consider selling if I brought a more expensive gun and keep it as a backup Why start with a second-hand gun when you can have a new one, and with CNC manufacturing nobody makes poor guns theses days, but quite a few make very over priced guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 sub £700 I would look at Lanbers Sub £1000 I would look at Beretta 68 series or Mirkou/Browning It all depends on funding but also fit your better off with a £300 gun that fits well that a £30000 one the does not fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 lanber or bettinsoli new, as you will get at least 3 year warranty with them, where as second hand you may get just 3 months :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL S Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 forget chokes for now just use 1/2 and 3/4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kenny Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Just get a good make and a NEW gun at that if it feels good and you like it thats the one for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 If you look at used prices compared to new you will find some hold value much better than others, I would suggest a gun that holds it's value when 5, 10, 20+ years old does so for a reason, that is a pretty good guide, guns aren't like cars if it's made properly a 3 year warranty means nothing, some parts may need replacement as they wear, pins,springs etc but these are not regularly required a Beretta is well within your budget and there is a good reason most clay grounds use beretta, browning, miroku as a broken gun costs them money sure after 100,000 shots they'll need a bit of work/maintenance ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Second hand beretta browning miroku way to go loads of cracking guns at that price forget new most people never wear out their guns!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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