All things lead Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Well i hope santa brought everyone what the wanted he certainly did with me i finally received my SGC after 15 weeks. I am now in the very happy situation of deciding on which gun to purchase. I have decided to go for a Caesar Guerini Magnus game gun. The problem that i face is what lenghth to decide on? I will be mainly using the gun for game shooting but i will want the option to shoot clays a couple of times a month. Unfortunately the only lenghth available is 28'. The dealer has suggested that if i were to have some extended chokes i could have the best of both worlds?. He also has offered to swap the barrells for 30' if was not happy with the 28'. What would be your suggestions should i go for the 30's or try the 28' with the extended chokes? I must say that the dealer has been very helpfull but i would like an independant opinion. I look forward to your responses and wish everybody a happy and prosperous new year Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJon Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I think it's quiet a personal thing but for your mix of mainly game and some clay I'd probably opt for 28" I went 30" but shoot clay with the rare game day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAsh Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Most clay shooters go for 30-32 inch and some 34 inch Is the 28" Multi Choke as m/C offer the best option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All things lead Posted December 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Most clay shooters go for 30-32 inch and some 34 inch Is the 28" Multi Choke as m/C offer the best option Hi Chris, Yes its m/c and extended Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Congrats on you getting you sgc.As to barrel choice 28 for me on game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) Just how high is the average bird your shooting ? If your going for high birds at 60+ yds then the 30inch will help a little. Flush chokes look better at game shoots, personally I don't mind what I use because you never look at the gun anyway when shooting. Edited December 27, 2011 by COACH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 28" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I Like the 60+ high birds Coach i think he better get used to the 30y birds first as he is new to shooting :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Think its a personal choice, in how the gun/s feel to you. I prefer 30" m/c while my friend prefers 28", try handling a gun (if possable) that is availaiable in both barrel lengths to see how it handles (idealy the gun model you will be buying). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambhat Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 28". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 28" flush chokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I Like the 60+ high birds Coach i think he better get used to the 30y birds first as he is new to shooting :lol: Ha! yeah I agree, but if he is attending a regular shoot that has high birds then the 30inch will prove better for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 30s with extended chokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) Whatever suits your style best, only you will know. Edited December 27, 2011 by EdSolomons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 If you're 5'6" or shorter 28" might be OK, if your 5'8" or taller 30" should be more suitable. I know that if you decide to resell 28" are not a very popular size to sell. There are a lot of guns out there with 28" barrels that are a lot heavier and more ponderous than a decent 30" barreled gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) I'm a short **** and get on so much better with guns with sub 28 inch barrels! Just a preferance thing with me, but my old Betinsoli, lovely as it was, was just too long for me to swing quickly with. I can now shoot faster and mount the gun quicker with the shorter onyx. All about personal preferance I think! Edited December 27, 2011 by cant hit rabbits 123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Good Question..one I cant really answer as its down to you. But I do know this Sloe Gin is very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 personally a 30",seeing as dealer is prepared to swop to a longer set for you,why not shoot the 28 then once used to it if he has some 30's available once fitted you will know which set feels right,simples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Congrats on you getting you sgc.As to barrel choice 28 for me on game That's cos you're a short *** lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat g Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Hi Joe, First off i see you seem to have made a choice of gun. Does it fit though or is it because you like that particular gun. Making sure that your choice of gun fits is very important,because if it does'nt it will affect your success and ultimately will end up with you probably having to make another purchase Have a try of other guns from other manufacturers just to be sure and before you part with your cash As regards to barrel length i personally prefer 30" as i think the gun tends to swing a little better with the longer barrels. That said though, you say that the majority of your shooting will be game. Therefore i think the 28" would probably suit your needs but again its how you feel when you try the gun. At the end of the day though if you're only going to shoot clays occasionally the 28" will do the job. Probably a good "all rounder" tbh. Good luck with you purchase ATB, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 (edited) Hi Joe, I would get a sporter as appose to a game gun. I’ve owned both and switched from a 28” game to a 30” Sporter with Teague extended chokes. Although I paid the price, It was the right move to make. My game gun was 28”, It didn’t swing as nicely due to being lighter & shorter, nor manage recoil anywhere near as well. Many use sporters for game shooting just because they are so versatile. If you are planning on using 30g + fibre carts (which you will with game) you will be glad to have that little extra weight. What ever you get, be sure it’s the right one for you, don’t make the same mistake as me… All the best, BI. Edited December 28, 2011 by Beretta Italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 That's cos you're a short *** lol That's a good one coming from a DWARF :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All things lead Posted December 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Gents, Thanks for all the good advice, the decision has been made. Going for the Magnus with the 30' and m/c. The fit is spot on and feels fantastic in the hand. Going to have a recoil pad properly fitted for those clay days so all should be good. Many thanks for all the good advice and a happy new year to all. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All things lead Posted December 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Apologies to Welsh Lamb, i should have said Ladies and Gents in my previous post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike525steel Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) I would say a 30 is more re saleable as a much more popular gun these days I find Edited December 29, 2011 by Mike525steel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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