LThompson Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Hello guys, First post here so be gentle I'm looking at getting my first shotgun, 12boar, over and under. My options are Beretta silver pigeon Baikal Webley and Scott. Opinions and recommendations please people Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Depends on what your budget is, as you have listed a selection of guns at different budgets. The only one I have used off your list is the silver pigeon, which is a very nice gun. What you could also consider is the browning 525 and the miruko MK38 & MK70, all will feel differently to each other when handling them. If you can try them out as some shops will let you try second hand ones to see if they fit you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LThompson Posted May 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 I am open to anything really, just looking for a nice first gun, I have a budget of around 750 as I will have my first months pay by time I buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg123 Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 What are you planning to shoot? Clays, game or rough and pigeons? I have the first 2 guns on your list and have owned a Webley. To me there is no better budget gun that a Baikal, great for out in the field, tough and reliable. If you have the cash and can find a good secondhand example then the silver pigeon is a fantastic gun that will last you for years. Personally I would avoid the Webley, had problems with mine and there are plenty of posts on here about their build quality. Better guns in that range would be Bettonsoli or Lanber. Which ever take your time when choosing, get advice on what gun fits you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgguinness Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 For that money I would say a Lanber Sporting Delux. Should be able to get a cracking second hand one or maybe a new Lanber Field. It will serve you very well. Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LThompson Posted May 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Lanber_Shotgun_Sporting-Delux_For-Sale_120405094358822 Do tell me if its wrong to post links plkease guys But i juts found that one and seems a good price for a used one in good nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorpeet Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 If you are just starting out I'd make sure you go with someone who can make sure it fits you. No point buying it if it doesn't. Providing it fits then any of the guns you mentioned will be fine. I started off with a Baikal but bear in mind they can be a little short in the stock have tight chokes. Great guns though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgguinness Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Lanber_Shotgun_Sporting-Delux_For-Sale_120405094358822 Do tell me if its wrong to post links plkease guys But i juts found that one and seems a good price for a used one in good nic Looks good mate, nice condition. I bought mine second hand, off a lad in the clay club for what he was offered for part ex. Its had a good few thousand carts through it and still fine. As long as it fits you well, you are comfortable with it and shoots well you will be chuffed with it. Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Hi Lee and welcome to PW !! It's good to see someone with youthful enthusiasm for a new gun purchase. As you may have picked up on already, gun fit is more important than make and model. If the gun shoots where you look you are way ahead of someone with a more expensive gun which does not fit them well. If you can--shoot some different guns and see what fits before you plunk down your hard earned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.