griff83 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 hi everybody so the time has come to get my first gun and im stuck between 2 guns . a lanber sporting deluxe and a Winchester sx3. i like both guns and they both fit well but i keep hearing i wont be welcome at some clay shoots? i will probably go clay shooting once a month and then do some pheasant wen the time is right. i really like the sx3 , the looks the feel and i like the idea of a semi its just im a bit put of with wot iv heard. like i said it has to be a bit of a all rounder as i only plan on having one gun for now . any help would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Buy the Lanber. Clay shoots welcome auto's but pheasant shoots don't. Safety and collection of used cartridges are much less problematic with an O/U too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin64 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 hi everybody so the time has come to get my first gun and im stuck between 2 guns . a lanber sporting deluxe and a Winchester sx3. i like both guns and they both fit well but i keep hearing i wont be welcome at some clay shoots? i will probably go clay shooting once a month and then do some pheasant wen the time is right. i really like the sx3 , the looks the feel and i like the idea of a semi its just im a bit put of with wot iv heard. like i said it has to be a bit of a all rounder as i only plan on having one gun for now . any help would be appreciated I have the sporter lanber and it has not let me down. Never had a auto but my mates advised me not to get one . They can jam and need regular maintenence to keep running well. Also cant look down barrel to see if you have a blockage which I like to do . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 I have the sporter lanber and it has not let me down. Never had a auto but my mates advised me not to get one . They can jam and need regular maintenence to keep running well. Also cant look down barrel to see if you have a blockage which I like to do . Yes you can, clear the gun leaving the bolt open and upwards to the light look from muzzle end. Saying they can jam is a little like saying ejectors can play up on a break action gun. There are in reality two downsides 1. you will not be welcome at most pheasant shoots 2. you cant walk with an open and very visibly safe gun. In all other respects they are superiour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Go for the O/U. The Lanber is a solid reliable gun, and although I've heard some great reviews about the SX3, at some point, maybe weeks, months or even years from now, an auto WILL inevitably jam up, and you can bet it will be just as a nice left and right come your way. I'm not saying never buy an auto, i'm a big fan, have had a few and they're great, especially on the clays, but if I had to choose 1 or the other it would be the o/u. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin64 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Yes you can, clear the gun leaving the bolt open and upwards to the light look from muzzle end. Saying they can jam is a little like saying ejectors can play up on a break action gun. There are in reality two downsides 1. you will not be welcome at most pheasant shoots 2. you cant walk with an open and very visibly safe gun. In all other respects they are superiour Look down the buisness end of the gun aye? Not something I would be brave enough to do . You could still carry on shooting without your ejectors too , can pull the shells out manually . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin64 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Go for the O/U. The Lanber is a solid reliable gun, and although I've heard some great reviews about the SX3, at some point, maybe weeks, months or even years from now, an auto WILL inevitably jam up, and you can bet it will be just as a nice left and right come your way. I'm not saying never buy an auto, i'm a big fan, have had a few and they're great, especially on the clays, but if I had to choose 1 or the other it would be the o/u. Are you getting much shooting locally mate? I been knocking on doors but no luck yet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 I've been lookin for local shooting for the past 2 years and not had any success. I've tried door knocking, adverts, letter drops and speaking to blokes in the pub but I'm yet to get any. :( My only shooting is through my Wildfowling club. You had no luck either? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin64 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 I've been lookin for local shooting for the past 2 years and not had any success. I've tried door knocking, adverts, letter drops and speaking to blokes in the pub but I'm yet to get any. :( My only shooting is through my Wildfowling club. You had no luck either? Same here . Was offered some for £350 a year money up front but not got that at moment . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 (edited) £350 for what??? I get wildfowl, pheasant and year round vermin (sg only) in my club for less than that. I wouldn't mind something abit closer to home though. Edited September 5, 2011 by Wildfowler12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin64 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 £350 for what??? I get wildfowl, pheasant and year round vermin (sg only) in my club for less than that. I wouldn't mind something abit closer to home though. Rough shooting at Middlewich . You got any places in your club ? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 O/U is the most versatile choice and welcome everywhere also easier to clean and maintain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Rough shooting at Middlewich . You got any places in your club ? cheers I was on the waiting list for 2 years, the club is full at the minute but worth putting your name down. Pm me and I'll send details... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 OU for first gun versatile and easy to learn gun safety Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyTed Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 I agree with previous posts - go for the O/U. I had a Lanber and could not fault it for the money but if you can stretch a bit further have a look at the Winchester Selects. Plenty of models from around a £1,000 and the build quality is far superior. It's made by FN Herstal so you get Browning/Miroku quality at knock down price - back bored barrels and invector plus chokes. Sorry if I confuse you further but it's worth a look if you get the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Look down the buisness end of the gun aye? Not something I would be brave enough to do . You could still carry on shooting without your ejectors too , can pull the shells out manually . You can also use a semi as a single shot - in reality good semis don't jamb unless your daft enough to plug them with mud or never clean them. If your not brave enough to look down from the muzzle might i suggest bravery is not the issue but knoledge of how to clear a gun correctly. Isn't it a bit like saying i am not brave enough to put my assembled gun in a slip for fear i might not have cleared it correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin64 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 You can also use a semi as a single shot - in reality good semis don't jamb unless your daft enough to plug them with mud or never clean them. If your not brave enough to look down from the muzzle might i suggest bravery is not the issue but knoledge of how to clear a gun correctly. Isn't it a bit like saying i am not brave enough to put my assembled gun in a slip for fear i might not have cleared it correctly On the contrary my friend,I believe the issue is knowledge of knowing how to handle the gun properly and avoiding plugging the barrels. Not something I have ever done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 O/U if you are to be a one gun man. Another advantage is that you can change cartridges quicker if needed, i.e when wildfowling and a skein of geese start approaching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imissalot Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) only regret i have about guns is not taking it up when i got out of the forces,got married kids came a long only took the sport up one and half years ago i would have collected them , i would now but lack of funds stops me saying that i have 5 so far just dont tell the wife Edited September 7, 2011 by imissalot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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