cwb4321 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Hi Guys, My name is charlie im 14 and im about 5"8. I have done quite a bit of clay pigeon without my own gun but now I am looking for a gun. I have applied for my license so that is sorted. I am looking for second hand gun for under £1000 pounds! First of all .. are these makes any good :rizzini, licoin,beretta,browing (if you know of any more please tell me) Also if anyone actually has a gun for sale that fits this criteria please comment Thanks Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartynGT4 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Hi, Are you looking for a 12g or a 20g? Nothing wrong with any of those brands, personally I stick to the big three (Browning, Beretta and Miroku). You could Take a look on the guns for sale section, you'll find plenty or Gun Trader. One really important thing though, the make of gun is nowhere near as important as how well the gun fits you. If I were you I'd pop down to your local gunshop and mount a few. The shop owner should help you find something suitable. Good luck and hope you find your first gun soon P.S. Wish I'd had a grand to spend on a gun when I was 14! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddJob Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 I've got a lovely Lanber sporting deluxe multi choke for sale of you are interested. About 5 years old, little use, very able gun that is solidly built. Well under your £1000 budget at £595. I'm 5'7 and it's been perfect for me starting out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ristmister Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Hi Guys, My name is charlie im 14 and im about 5"8. I have done quite a bit of clay pigeon without my own gun but now I am looking for a gun. I have applied for my license so that is sorted. I am looking for second hand gun for under £1000 pounds! First of all .. are these makes any good :rizzini, licoin,beretta,browing (if you know of any more please tell me) Also if anyone actually has a gun for sale that fits this criteria please comment Thanks Charlie Beretta Browning Miroku, are all very good guns at good price and quality, if you don't need to spend all your money don't because you can get a very smart one of either for less than that, I say go for a 30" if you can handle it at your size and age so when you have a growing period your gun will still be ok. good luck if you need need any advice or help in finding stuff out come back to me, as I kind of know what I'am on about!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitclays Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Hi Charlie,as has been said,try as many guns as you can before you buy.Go to your local gunshops and shooting grounds.You dont need to spend 1k,with the money you have over get the gun fitted and get some lessons.Good luck with your search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrapFiller Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Sorry to point this out but you can't purchase a gun until your 18. So unless someone gifts it to you you can't have it on your ticket for another 4 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Sorry to point this out but you can't purchase a gun until your 18. So unless someone gifts it to you you can't have it on your ticket for another 4 years. I too was thinking that, also at 14 still have some growing to do, would suggest a good chat with your coach before spending any money (sorry being given a gun) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Sorry to point this out but you can't purchase a gun until your 18. So unless someone gifts it to you you can't have it on your ticket for another 4 years. You beat me to it, you are absolutely correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwb4321 Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 i ment it being gifted .. i just thought you guys would understand .. also thank you for all your advice and im looking for 12g. When I said £1000 i ment that was a maximum but I am looking for about 500 or less. One last thing if I want to get it re-cast how much would that cost? Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) if you need need any advice or help in finding stuff out come back to me, as I kind of know what I'am on about!!! Right :lol: To the original poster. Your budget would get you a decent gun, but I would try a few rather than rush in to an impulse buy. Due to your age, it will be on someone else's licence, but good luck. Edited April 4, 2012 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Ive got a 20g E Rizzini thats had the stock professionally shortened and a better butt pad fitted, have the piece that was removed so it can be refitted so the stock length can grow with you. Was done for my 11yr old son but he's not shown the interest, So it's not getting used. £375 ono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwb4321 Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Thaanks guy .... just so you know I am going to wait till I am 15 so it gets gifted onto my certificate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 I aquired my first shotgun at 15, started shooting at 14. Now 18 but still shorter than you. I've always used 12 bores with 28 and 30 gram shells with no problems and I'm lightly built. Beretta's and Brownings are at the upper end of the quality scale, but dont have to be the most expensive. I got my Browning semi auto for £410 and my Beretta O/U for £500. Bargain hunter is my middle name. If you have any technical questions PM me and I'll try to explain them to you best I can. Always nice to see other youngsters shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Beretta Browning Miroku, are all very good guns at good price and quality, if you don't need to spend all your money don't because you can get a very smart one of either for less than that, I say go for a 30" if you can handle it at your size and age so when you have a growing period your gun will still be ok. good luck if you need need any advice or help in finding stuff out come back to me, as I kind of know what I'am on about!!! Correct answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwb4321 Posted April 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 also should I stick with o/u or is semi-auto a good way to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Depends, for clays and pigeons a semi auto is good, as it has less recoil than an O/U. However, they cannot be made visually safe as easily as an O/U and may not be accepted on game shoots if you ever get an invite to one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceman Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Beretta Browning Miroku, are all very good guns at good price and quality, if you don't need to spend all your money don't because you can get a very smart one of either for less than that, I say go for a 30" if you can handle it at your size and age so when you have a growing period your gun will still be ok. good luck if you need need any advice or help in finding stuff out come back to me, as I kind of know what I'am on about!!! At what size and age do you think I will be ready to move up from 30" to a 32" Ristmister? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratsmasher Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Semis are good because you have the light recoil and you will get into good habits with cleaning, but some people get snotty about semis pinging cartridges everywhere (especially if you ever do DTL), another thing to bear in ming with a semi is that you have an extra 4" of reciever on the end of the barrel so a 28" barrel will feel more like a 32". Overall a semi will be fine as long as you can manage a bit of micky taking and bad looks from scorers that have had emptys flung at them while you shoot, also you wont be able to shoot pheasents and stuff with it if you get the chance, other then that a semi is fine Hope that helps Atb Ratty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddJob Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 At what size and age do you think I will be ready to move up from 30" to a 32" Ristmister? Why would you need to? 32 inch does t have to be the pinnacle. All depends on how a particular gun fits. 32 isn't going to affect your scores overly. Practice and good teaching will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Why would you need to? 32 inch does t have to be the pinnacle. All depends on how a particular gun fits. 32 isn't going to affect your scores overly. Practice and good teaching will. Correct answer! If 30" suits your style better then that's the gun for you. Don't get fixated on wanting 32s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 But what about 34" I heard their the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Try some of those twirly chokes too. And make sure if fitssssssss yawn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceman Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Hmmm I think my sarky post went over a few heads... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Hmmm I think my sarky post went over a few heads... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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