WelshLamb Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Bought a nice little AYA sxs off gunwatch about a fortnight ago, haven't had a chance to try it until today! Was a bit of a gamble as I had never shot a sxs before, and also bought it via RFD so didnt have chance to check fit/condition etc. Anyway as luck had it it fits me like a glove. Much better than my other two! Met up with a mate and drove around 4 farms trying to find some crows/pigeons and absolutely nothing in sight . Ended up going for a walk/rough shoot around one of the farms and the bag at the end of the day was one squirrel (which I didnt even shoot) . Gave up at this point and went to frighten some clay instead . Had some very strange looks off a few folk, including a snidey comment off some idiot who claimed he would never shoot clay with 'a piece of firewood'. 50 birds later and I am absolutely delighted with this little gun , the more I shoot it the more I like it . Got used to the double trigger much quicker than I thought I would - although the front trigger shoots the right barrel? I assumed it would fire the left. This is fast becoming my favourite gun . Didn't think I'd get on with a sxs at all, so yes I am very pleased!! Only downside is it isnt chambered for 3", so its still the Betty's duty to see to the foxes. A few pics for those who are interested pic 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 (edited) lovely looking gun good job it isn't 3 inch really as it would kick like a donkey with heavy loads in it! looks in top knick though, nice one. Edited May 12, 2012 by aga man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Looks like a number 4 if its an ejector ( a number 3 if not) good solid well made gun. Shoot 28 or 30gr at max unless you don't mind hard recoil. By hard I mean kick like a donkey possessed !!. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted May 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Its a No3 . Put a few 32g 6's through it in the field and it didn't punch too badly! On the clays I always shoot 24's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jega Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Can't see a hell of a lot wrong with that bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Front trigger firing the right (lesser choked) barrel is normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 That is a lovely gun and the sbs is thought very highly of . Tell them to shut the **** up rather than disrespect your AYA which is far better than their poncey pieces ! Get some decoys out and show what it can do for real rather than bits of Bakelite . Enjoy yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted May 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Thank you chaps!! I'm still grinning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Looks a very nice gun, wish I could get on with a sxs, I have tried many times but I always shoot better with a o/u or a semi auto anyway best of luck with your new toy :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinach Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Glad it's a nice gun. I thought of buying it but time passed me by ! Still on the look out for an AYA ,one day . The oil stock looks great how does it feel, what was the LOP ? John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Nice! If you've got a few bob to spare and get anywhere near Taunton, pop it into UK Gun Repairs and they'll sort the checkering out. The gun merits it and it'll really look a picture - they did mine and I'm well chuffed with the little AyA 25 boxlock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Thats a nice looking gun, I shoot with a 26" no4 and shoot well with it. I remember taking my old no3 magnum to a local clay ground to shoot down the line with it, the guy trapping suggested it was not the right gun for clays and I would not hit a thing with it, 23 out of 25 later I reminded him to keep his mouth shut and hit the button when I say pull. Hope you have many years of happy shooting with it, by the way, I have put many 32g cartridges through my no4 and never been kicked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 the guy trapping suggested it was not the right gun for clays and I would not hit a thing with it Another comment I received was "They're alright for hanging above a fireplace but not much good for anything else" :blink: 'owt as queer as folk! I think the LOP was 14", cant remember! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrodo Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Another comment I received was "They're alright for hanging above a fireplace but not much good for anything else" :blink: 'owt as queer as folk! I think the LOP was 14", cant remember! Never really understood what the difference is between shooting with an over and under or a side by side. As far as my limited expertise goes I beleive it is purely a matter of personal preferance. Can't be power or speed as they both use the same cartridge. As for barrels side by side or on top of each other I thought the idea was to forget the barrels and watch the target. I too have had snide remarks from the coloured glasses and gloves brigade when I use my AYA No 2 on clays. But hey I don't have a shooting vest that looks like a road side advertising board either. Sod em and enjoy. F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fo5ter Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Took my new No3 out today for a test... 32g 6's, ouch! Loud as well! I think I've been spoilt by my tame Webley o/u! Great fun though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Thats the finest piece of firewood i've seen Some people are just ars****** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storme37 Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 nice pics good luck with it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 nice looking gun that,i like to take my old sbs up the clay ground.and i shoot just as badly with it as i do with my o/u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dedger Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 I had the No4 aya sxs with full and 3/4 and I part xd it for a 20bore o/u which I like but I regret ever letting my sxs go, I would go as far to say its the best shotgun I've ever owned and I've owned a few Baretta's, brownings and Miroku's included, you can keep your skeet vests and yellow glasses its Farmers gun for me all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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