.philmypower. Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Hi guys, lady's day is coming up on the shoot and my wife really wants to shoot. She's had a little go on the 12 but finds them too heavy and too much recoil so I'm considering getting her a 20 I've never owned a 20 but believe they pattern very well with little recoil. Any advice would be great full Thanks look forward to your responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 I have a yildiz sxs none ejector 20b,kicks like a mule with 28g up it though. nice light gun to carry about and i would recomend one for the money £495 a few years back. mine is not forsale sorry. But you or your mrs could try mine before you make any desisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 That's a very kind offer Albert 888, may take you up on that. We're going to the midland gamefare this weekend, may find something there but if not that would be grand. A true gent Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Your more than welcome,im going the midland with rallyruss on sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 I know russ been lamping with him once or twice, great lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 20g Beretta's are very good guns, and they hold their price very well - buy a nice secondhand one, and if things don't work out sell it and get your money back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Your more than welcome,im going the midland with rallyruss on sunday. I've been going to the Midland for 30 years and never missed one, can't go this year got a bl**y wedding in Cardiff - and I'm 65 on Saturday!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 There are plenty to choose from , it comes down to budget , you cant really go wrong with a beretta , browning ,Miroku etc. For cheaper options look at Lanbers, Lincolns , Rizzini,s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 I know russ been lamping with him once or twice, great lad He is,and russ has kindly been showing me the ropes lamping wise. And i work with him , top lad. I've been going to the Midland for 30 years and never missed one, can't go this year got a bl**y wedding in Cardiff - and I'm 65 on Saturday!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh dear it all happens on the same weekend.Happy birthday for sat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 He is,and russ has kindly been showing me the ropes lamping wise. And i work with him , top lad. Russ is a nice lad - bought a Hatsan Escort from me also purse nets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 He is,and russ has kindly been showing me the ropes lamping wise. And i work with him , top lad. oh dear it all happens on the same weekend.Happy birthday for sat Thanks mate - I'll be thinking about you on Sunday!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Happy birthday for Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Ive got a lincoln no2 20bore. Beautiful little gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 (edited) 20 I've never owned a 20 but believe they pattern very well with little recoil.Any advice would be great full Thanks look forward to your responses. I think you have been mis informed...... Recoil is Newtonian physics, felt recoil is down to the individual a heavier gun will recoil less, a lighter load will recoil less put the same load in the lighter gun...... Get her a gun that fits and if possible borrow it! If you have to rush it make sure the dealer will take it back! Edited September 11, 2012 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Beretta 687s not the modern ones they don't make them like they used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 howdy i got my browning medalist 20g last year at the midland from avalon guns cost £495 its my favorite gun get more pheasants on the shoot than the 12s,an also use it for pigeons,like i said its my favorite weight is 6lb 3oz.oh an its multichoke 3in chamber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anth6568 Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Browning 525, cracking gun which does it all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hawkfanz, sounds like you got a very good deal there ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 An auto is better, lighter and absorbs the recoil better. I have a Beretta 391 in 20gauge B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Phil, you're local to me too. SWMBO has a SxS 20bore. Think it's a gunmark, but can't remember. If you want her to have a try with something like that down in Sealand or Llandegla, give me a shout, can do sat morning this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirDread Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Hi My missus is very slight framed and arms like kermit the frog so weight has always been a problem for her. WE purchased a 20gauge auto which she could handle both the weight and recoil an absolute doodle 24gram cartridges cycled the action nicely. She has now moved onto an over and under though. its a 12gauge as well. What we found was shooting a 21gram cartridge sorted the kick problem out and is good enough for clays. As for weight we have borrowed a 27" barrelled O/U and that has made it easier to handle as it brings the weight closer to her. As she pre-mounts before calling, show mounts the gun straight up and brings it down then calls, this stops her arms taking all the strain. The other problem with 20g is the cartridge costs. £210 for the cheapest 1000 near us so alot happier now shes on 12g. We will be looking for a 26"-28" barrelled O/U this weekend at the midland show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) She has now moved onto an over and under though. its a 12gauge as well. What we found was shooting a 21gram cartridge sorted the kick problem out and is good enough for clays. As for weight we have borrowed a 27" barrelled O/U and that has made it easier to handle as it brings the weight closer to her. As she pre-mounts before calling, show mounts the gun straight up and brings it down then calls, this stops her arms taking all the strain. The other problem with 20g is the cartridge costs. £210 for the cheapest 1000 near us so alot happier now shes on 12g. We will be looking for a 26"-28" barrelled O/U this weekend at the midland show Very common a friend of mine is "petite" and was insistent she needed a 20 bore............. She owns and shoots a 28" MC 686 12 Gauge fine with 21g loads its got an adjustable comb and big kickeez pad no worries at all. The guns previous owner was a slender lady in her late 50's early 60's who bought it after owning a 20 bore and part ex'd it for a GD5 MK38 trap guns that had been teagued! Edited September 14, 2012 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 I have 2 20 gs a beretta SP and a 425 browning lightweight. They are both great,however recoil wise be v careful with a light gun,it is quite noticeable recoil.especially with 28g....however I find24/25g loads are lovely to shoot and do the job. If pressed I would say the Beretta is the best,I think the SP looks right as a 20 g and prefer it in 20g to 12g. As others have stated above though a lightweight gun with too much cartridge recoils and whilst it is lighter to handle etc you can defeat the point of it if you 'overload it'. Your budget will need to be @ £800 ish for a good secondhand SP ......I bought mine new 7 years ago for £910 and would think I could sell it tomorrow for £800........thats the big advantage of a proven/trusted gun and in the SP I would say it is the benchmark 20g.Be warned though if you buy it for the Missus and try it she won't see much of it ! It is a great all round gun. Cartridge wise gamebore competition 24 g 8s are nice for clays.Eley grand prix 25g or Lyevale express 25g are a good balnce between hitting power without too much recoil. atb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatbloke Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Friend of mine has a nice little Beretta 28 bore for sale at £1100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 (edited) Friend of mine has a nice little Beretta 28 bore for sale at £1100 It would need to be nice I bought a new for that and 20% of that's VAT Edited September 16, 2012 by welshwarrior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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