smilersmiff Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 As soon as my SC arrives I will be looking to buy a gun,but with so many about I dont really know what to go for. I am looking for something of an allrounder, used for clays and rough shooting. I have read good reviews on the Lanber Sporter and would like to hear your views on the gun. Should I go for new or secondhand ? What should I expect to pay for a good condition example ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 about £800 for new lanber sporting deluxe 2nd hand around £600 + Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Lanbers are quite heavy in my experience, I had a Bettinsoli Diamond which I recently sold and it was lighter than most sporters but not more punchy as would be expected. Its a better all rounder in my opinion and also cheaper than the Lanbers when I bought it. A high quality gun that is under rated and super reliable, never missed a beat in two years with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 If you buy an older Lanber...make sure that both barrels shoot to the same point of aim. This is not a wind up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddJob Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 I bought one as my first gun and still using it for everything. Good bit of kit, solid and reliable. Interesting comment about the Bettinsoli, they are prettier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL S Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 lanber,browning,berreta it does not matter just get one that fits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 I picked up a miruko mk70 about three months ago,had quite a few over unders over the years and to be fair this gun does everything i need its a peach,i paid 750 in as new condition and its not a year old yet,be aware of bettinsolis i have had three, the rebound springs are to strong and can give missfires,once they are changed they are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike525steel Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 A mate of mine won't take his lanber sporter rough shooting with him as it pulls his arms off when carrying it around. He borrows an old side by side off me Says it spoils his day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 If you buy an older Lanber...make sure that both barrels shoot to the same point of aim. This is not a wind up whats that all about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokie Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 I have had my lanber for 6 years . It's my clay gun my rough gun and my game gun . It shoots where it's pointed . If I miss it's my fault . It has never had a misfire and at that money if I scratch it whilst out in the field it's not going to break my heart Come new with a 5 year warranty . As long as it fits then go for it . People will tell you to buy a second hand Browning or Beretta but all guns can fail at any time and parts are freely available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 whats that all about About twenty years ago, one of the lads bought an early multi choked Lanber. He could hit clays with the bottom barrel but nothing with the top. A few of us had a go with the same results, we decided to pattern the gun at 25 yards with the tightest chokes in the barrels, it always shot three feet to the right with whatever cartridge were loaded in the gun. Early "cheap" multi choked guns did not always shoot where they should. I should imagine the more recent versions are all right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokie Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 3 feet at 25 yards think you were shooting a banana ... Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdX Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 A few of us had a go with the same results, we decided to pattern the gun at 25 yards with the tightest chokes in the barrels, it always shot three feet to the right with whatever cartridge were loaded in the gun. Sounds like the gun for me, my shot never goes where the clay is so maybe if I don't actually shoot where I'm aiming I'd stand a better chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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