chady Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Hi. After my first gun. I was looking at O/U, but after visiting various shops and a million websites I have started thinking about semi auto's! and now a bit confused! what would you shoot Clays with and why? jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I prefer O/U's for clay shooting, just personal preference though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyowner Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 O/U for me too, both for clays and pigeon again just personnel choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I prefer an auto because I can shoot lots of punchy cartridges thru a light gun without getting beaten up and it's also much easier to load in a hide along with having the extra shot available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 o/u for me i get on better with them for some reason on the clays , a couple of my clay shoots have banned semi auto,s all together and one of the others hasent banned them but ask you not to use them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdX Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I only shoot clays and use a semi auto. I have an O/U as well but prefer my Semi as it kicks less and fits better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan gun Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 i voted semi aswell because they are light,low recoil and you have an extra shot if needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chady Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Autos have been band..... I wounder how many places have band them. Or are planning on baning them. I have all ways thought they have been frowned on. That's what's puting me of. Why are auto frowned on. What's do people not like about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Auto's haven't been banned and if a club exists that wont let you use one you have to wonder if that club is worth frequenting in the first place. The reality is that no-one gives autos a second glance at any clay club worth bothering with so don't worry yourself about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Auto's haven't been banned and if a club exists that wont let you use one you have to wonder if that club is worth frequenting in the first place. The reality is that no-one gives autos a second glance at any clay club worth bothering with so don't worry yourself about it. Sorry i disagree with you , they have been banned from two very good clubs within a 20 mile radius of me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I have both, and wherever I can I use the Semi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterwolf Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I shoot clays only and only use a semi auto. Had an O/U, but think I actually prefer the semi to it. And as above, I'd find it very hard to believe a club these days would ban anyone for using a Semi unless they werent making an effort to be safety concious ... Ie flag in the chamber etc.... And if they were banned, I wouldnt want to go there anyway for being stuck up nancy boys Ive had no problems so far anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdX Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Sorry i disagree with you , they have been banned from two very good clubs within a 20 mile radius of me I'm curious as to why they were banned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterwolf Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Sorry i disagree with you , they have been banned from two very good clubs within a 20 mile radius of me Out of curiosity whats there names ... and do they advertise semi's are banned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) Out of curiosity whats there names ... and do they advertise semi's are banned? They have signs up saying NO SEMI AUTOS TO BE USED , im not naming my local clubs on a open forum who wont let you use them , but thers a few on here who i know and shoot with who also know what grounds im talking about , so all im saying if you buy a semi auto not ALL grounds let you shoot with them Edited February 4, 2012 by fruity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I'm curious as to why they were banned? They was banned after an incident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chady Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 The only thing I can think of is the extra shot. I can understand the sport is set around two shots. Then some one brings out a gun with 3 shots I can see that a bit unfair but I would only use two if I got one. Is that what other people do or do they use the 3rd shot as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Bear Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) They have signs up saying NO SEMI AUTOS TO BE USED , im not naming my local clubs on a open forum who wont let you use them , but thers a few on here who i know and shoot with who also know what grounds im talking about , so all im saying if you buy a semi auto not ALL grounds let you shoot with them I'd be pretty annoyed if I rolled up to a club and was told I can't shoot just because of my choice of gun. I do happen to use an OU on the clays but I've just ordered a semi auto for out in the field. Buy what you like pal and if a club says you're not welcome, if you choose a semi, tell em to stick it and find a decent club. Edited February 4, 2012 by Logo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 They was banned after an incident So if they have an incident with an O/U too are they just going to throw the shot at the claybirds I would certainly be glad to go elsewhere The only thing I can think of is the extra shot. I can understand the sport is set around two shots. Then some one brings out a gun with 3 shots I can see that a bit unfair but I would only use two if I got one. Is that what other people do or do they use the 3rd shot as well? You only put two in the gun, it'll still work you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Bear Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 If you learn gun safety and apply it you should be welcome whatever gun you shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 As a first gun O/U, Semi's have a place but they won't help you learn, more to go wrong, fussier on loads, there are semi snobs out there and there are places they aren't welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chady Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Lol yea I know it will still work. Just can't think of any other reason why people don't like them These two clubs are not in leicestershire are they? Or close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 So if they have an incident with an O/U too are they just going to throw the shot at the claybirds I would certainly be glad to go elsewhere Thats your choice to go elsewhere , the club is well run , friendly with a very good membership and challenging targets hence why some semi auto users have accepted it and still shoot there , some did not like it and dont shoot ther anymore . The incident could not ever have happened with an o/u , so the time hasent come yet to be throwing shot at targets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 You solely state clays, therefore I would state a semi for me. Used safely, with a breach flag if required, they are as safe as any gun. My semi fits better and recoils less hence my "kill" ratio is much much higher than with an o/u. Personal preference really though. Try both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) I wish I never brought the Hatsan. I never use it. Did once, brought it back, and cleaned it made it spotless and it's been sitting there locked up in the cabinet for the past 2 months and only comes out to be oiled... Defiantly the O/U for everything, I'm just far more use to them and prefer the way they handle... In fact, I think I will put the Hatsan S/A up for sale on the trading forum when I get the chance! Edited February 4, 2012 by Spara Dritto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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