ShropshireCrowKiller Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 getting a new o/u soon for game shooting. Any ideas on best make and model for around £1500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I love Bretta I would look at a Silver Pigeon if you want a new gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I have a browning citori invector + and I love if and it cost me £1180 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL S Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 get the one that fits not the one that looks the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 get the one that fits not the one that looks the best Very true don't discount a S/H gun either some fine examples of higher grades at that money rather than the entry level budget stuff that's built to a price point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris t Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) get the one that fits not the one that looks the best good advice... Personally tho I think berettas are a very well made gun, using some of the best materials available. Designed to have loads of carts through it without any servicing. If for game choose something that you can carry easily. Nothing worse than carrying a heavy clay gun around all day... Edited September 29, 2011 by chris t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Go for a Browning .They have chopper lump barrels whereby the berettas are sleeved and you could have the same problem as an another member on here with the barrels leaking oil or what ever it was from the soldered join of the barrels to the action . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Go for a Browning .They have chopper lump barrels whereby the berettas are sleeved and you could have the same problem as an another member on here with the barrels leaking oil or what ever it was from the soldered join of the barrels to the action . Harnser . I would find a nice spec s/hand Browning try it for fit, and if you need a little cast in the stock see if you can do that in your deal….. TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Browning 325 - chopper lumps. 425 and 525 - monobloc. The only significant difference then was the 425 came with monobloc barrels rather than the chopper lump tubes fitted to its predecessor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 325 gd5 or 6 with after Market teagues would be my choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canis Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Go for a Browning .They have chopper lump barrels whereby the berettas are sleeved and you could have the same problem as an another member on here with the barrels leaking oil or what ever it was from the soldered join of the barrels to the action . Harnser . Much as i hate to slag a Browning in any way , B425 and B525 Brownings are monoblock construction- you need a B325 or B25 to get chopper lump construction. personally i dislike monoblock's- not only do the represent a weak point in a pressure bearing part but they look vile as well (is this monoblocophobia). At least browning dont try to disguise that a gun is a monoblock by engraving all ower the monoblock joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris t Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I had a browning 325 Grade 5 for years, In the end I realised it was far too heavy for me and towards the end of a day's shooting was useless with it. Particularly if a lot of walking during the day was required. Felt exhausted at the end of a days pheasant shooting. Thought it was fine when I tried it, but there you go... So just keep in mind the weight side of things whatever you go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) getting a new o/u soon for game shooting. Any ideas on best make and model for around £1500? Beretta or Browning. It all depends on fit, everything else is immaterial… Edited September 29, 2011 by Beretta Italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the crowman Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I have a silver pigeon 3 game m/c excellent gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeedoodlepigeon Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) I had a browning 325 Grade 5 for years, In the end I realised it was far too heavy for me and towards the end of a day's shooting was useless with it. Particularly if a lot of walking during the day was required. Felt exhausted at the end of a days pheasant shooting. Thought it was fine when I tried it, but there you go... So just keep in mind the weight side of things whatever you go for. While at the game fair I was told to steer clear of a Beretta light weight as they were too light and you would not be able to swing and follow correctly and recoil would be far greater Edited September 29, 2011 by yankeedoodlepigeon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris t Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 yeah, I've heard the same... would have like to have had the chance of trying one tho. I use the silver pigeon 3 and that seems good for me. A compromise between weight and useability I suppose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 After having a go on a number of different guns I decided that I wanted a 30" 12 sporter at 8lbs for an all round gun. Like both Yank and Chris said, lighter guns are just too whippy and fly all around the target as apposed to cleanly through it and flowing on. This is obviously something to consider with regards to Game guns. What Game are you shooting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedark Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 325 gd5 or 6 with after Market teagues would be my choice! 325 gd5 - yes please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 OR jsut man up hit the gym and dont let 8-8.5lbs stop you enjoying your sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Beretta or Browning. It all depends on fit, everything else is immaterial… That's it in a nutshell all this mono chopper block is nonsense IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0145wirbelwind Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Dont buy the browning . Go for a MIROKU they are made in the same place and they are better on your pocket as well. Well Beretta or Miroku you just got to get the one that feel and fits better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 (edited) OR jsut man up hit the gym and dont let 8-8.5lbs stop you enjoying your sport I'm confused :blink: whos that to? Edited September 30, 2011 by Beretta Italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 mk all the way, in the sales, there was a couple of beauties come up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris t Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 OR jsut man up hit the gym and dont let 8-8.5lbs stop you enjoying your sport I'm confused :blink: whos that to? I think that's to me. Being a farmer I think the gym isn't required. I just know (now) that guns over 8lbs are not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 (edited) Wrong thread don't know how that happended Edited October 1, 2011 by welshwarrior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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