storme37 Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 (edited) hi today i found this now i dont expect it to impress you lol its a baikal single barrel 12g £55 paid my £15 deposit (all i had on me at the time) sort them out the other £40 in the next 2 weeks and they will hold it in there armoury until my licence drops on the mat. bargain. the woods great the blues good and the barrel is spotless that'l do me to start as i want a single barrel in my collection. its come from a really reputable gun club so i know its good and safe. its something to shoot until i find something i want. Edited February 25, 2012 by storme37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 You have to start some were my friend if like me it will be one of many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Does it fit? Why the desire for a single? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storme37 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 (edited) the idea is simplicity thats why i want a single in my collection also its something to shoot until i know enough from reading here to get what i really want. the fao said i could have 4 guns so there will be more but i feel this is a good starter. Edited February 25, 2012 by storme37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Be careful this is top dollar I paid £5 for one in Southams sale do plenty of research before buying Deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitty tree Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 hello mate. you get what you want if your happy with it good on you.got to start somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 4? Ok a uk SGC? I still don't understand why you want one Or the "simplicity" plenty of reasons to have a single but just wanting one Better putting the money to carts or a gun you'll actually use IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storme37 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 (edited) i will use it. i will use it to get used to shooting a 12g and possibly vermin control also i liked it Edited February 25, 2012 by storme37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storme37 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 (edited) remember guys i know ****** all about shotguns ok maybe a little i have shot in the past but mainly air riffles or semi auto riffles or machine guns not much experience with shotguns so im not going to rush out and buy an expensive one until i know what i want to buy. Edited February 25, 2012 by storme37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Best advice is go to a local clay ground and have some lessons shotgunning is quite different to rifle and military type shooting. A poorly fitting 12 gauge will beat you up, and being a single is lighter so more felt recoil, Agree not spending big money until you know what your looking for but also seems daft to spend £55 on a gun you have never shot when you dont have a cert yet. We've all bought things in excitement and regretted it. Hope you dont regret this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storme37 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 (edited) time will tell i can live with £55 so its not a prob, it felt ok when i shouldered it and it wont be the only gun im going to have in my life i will be more choosy in the future but it felt quite nice when i handled it. my fire arms officer says my licence will get granted. Edited February 25, 2012 by storme37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter.123 Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 That expensive, I payed £10 for mine!! If your happy then fair enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldypurple Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 About £3 they go for at my local sporting auction, the most I've seen a single go for is around £12 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 enjoy it, we use a single 410 for walking when we are out fox digging. in good hands you will take game dont worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storme37 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 well if you got them cheaper nice 1, what did you want yours for? please remember my local gun club had this it wont cost me 20 or 30 quid in diesel to go get it and we are quite limited to where you can get shotguns in kent. enjoy it, we use a single 410 for walking when we are out fox digging. in good hands you will take game dont worry thanks for the encouraging words i would like a .410 as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storme37 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 (edited) i looked at Southams some of them are a bit beaten up i can see why there a tenner :o having said that there are some bargains there wish it was near me lol Edited February 25, 2012 by storme37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 The SB baikal is bloddy well made solid and reliable but it kicks like a mule because its so light. Thats easier to deal with these days with the choice of cartridges available. But for what you paid for be happy. There is nothing wrong with it but its not a clay gun. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter.123 Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 I bought mine because I wanted something that I could walk a long way with and have the odd snap shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 A single barrel gun gun is an interesting choice, and most definately not a gun for sporting clays. Still, enjoy your purchase when you get your certificate. Another point of interest; did the FEO specify that you can only own 4 shotguns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storme37 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 I bought mine because I wanted something that I could walk a long way with and have the odd snap shot they are nice and light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Be careful this is top dollar I paid £5 for one in Southams sale do plenty of research before buying Deershooter Ha ha, I paid £25 for one at the Game Fair a couple of years back, an ejector model as well, good general condition and very tight still, don't really know why I bothered, I think it was because it was £25 and I didn't have one. It has just been taking up space in my cabinet, so my lad has it now, taking up space in his cabinet! Offers anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storme37 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 A single barrel gun gun is an interesting choice, and most definately not a gun for sporting clays. Still, enjoy your purchase when you get your certificate. Another point of interest; did the FEO specify that you can only own 4 shotguns? he said i had room in my Cabernet for four so unless i get bigger Cabernet four is what i can house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storme37 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 i believe mine is an ejector model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Come on guys, where are all the positive posts? £55 for a shotgun, that aint bad if it's in good condition. And shooting a single - well I know it's not the done thing these days but they sure teach you to take care of when you pull the trigger. There's no second chance on a shot so you makle sure it counts first time. Later on with that mindset you will hit more. At the end of the day the chap's got a new toy and is having fun - there isn't much you can do with £50 these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Sauna and massage....opppps..sorry wrong topic.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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