welshwarrior Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Personnelly I wouldn't buy a bettinsoli I have seen a few that double discharged they look nice on the outside but don't seem to be that well maded at that price I think the Lanber is a better built gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 (edited) Personnelly I wouldn't buy a bettinsoli I have seen a few that double discharged they look nice on the outside but don't seem to be that well maded at that price I think the Lanber is a better built gun The early ones did double discharge but were sorted, never heard of it on the newer models Shame this is a long way away for you http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Beretta_Shotgun_686-E_For-Sale_120929213449586 Edited October 27, 2012 by shaun4860 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 The early ones did double discharge but were sorted, never heard of it on the newer models Shame this is a long way away for you http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Beretta_Shotgun_686-E_For-Sale_120929213449586 Ok but 1 was only a year ago on a new gun tho!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rizzini Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 I have owned my bettonsoli diamond for a while now and must say out of all the guns I have owned and shot belonging to mates I love my gun Came with a crackin case and multi choke etc etc, I highly recommend and to be honest when i researched guns I heard horror stories about many. I think bettonsoli guns have a 10 year warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet169 Posted October 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 I have owned my bettonsoli diamond for a while now and must say out of all the guns I have owned and shot belonging to mates I love my gun Came with a crackin case and multi choke etc etc, I highly recommend and to be honest when i researched guns I heard horror stories about many. I think bettonsoli guns have a 10 year warranty. will take another look at a few new ones and see how they fit but i think the key here is to fight the urge to just rush out and buy anything once i receive my cert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Shoot lots buy once but it is hard to resist the urge to go and buy the 1st straight away then the problem comes trying to stop buying more guns are like shoes for women you can never have enough and pairs look very nice together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet169 Posted October 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Another question what size chamber is best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Another question what size chamber is best Depends on what you are going to shoot? if it is clays then a 2 ¾ inch chambered gun will be fine. If you are shooting live quarry then look ahead to having 3 inch chambers because you never know what is around the corner. I have had my Browning for 23 years and I am very happy with it, however if it was 3 inch then I would have a greater choice of............................................ TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willks84 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Don't waste ur money on ur first gun buy a cheap sxs and start from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet169 Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Don't waste ur money on ur first gun buy a cheap sxs and start from there i know thats sound advice but if i dont spend it the wife will cant have spare cash hanging around in this house for long lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malantone Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 what do you intend to shoot ?? clays or live quarry? the desire to look good on a clay ground is going to lead you to buy new .(don`t do it) As has been said you get more gun for your money buying secondhand, you can find s/h guns in mint condition as most are looked after. and others wont know the difference. If your going around the fields rough shooting get a cheap s/h auto for about £400 max then you can buy all the kit and treat the wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Good quality second hand guns hold their value well, provided you do your bit. I would say try guns out for fit at The Gunroom, Ivybridge and Ladds in Crediton, (bit far but way more choice and very helpful, think you can try guns too) Sportsmans in Exeter is a tad expensive and you may not get the attention you require as theyre busy on the phones most of the time. I know Ladds will take a gun back off you if it proves unsuitable, you must get a gun that fits otherwise you will struggle to hit anything. Im not too far from you, if you want to meet and try my guns your most welcome, Ashcombe clay ground is just a few minutes off A380. I bought a secondhand Bettinsoli diamond privately and will get my money back when I sell it, got an escort semiauto knockabout gun and my first O/U12b bought from gunroom which still sees action with my son. Im no expert but happy to provide a second opinion if you want, pm me. If you do spend the whole lot get a good quality make,( beretta, browning miroku) buy second hand private cheaper but more peace of mind if shop bought and goes wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRNDL Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Hi, I can offer you some newbie guidance. I too put a thread on here asking for advice and ended up doing the following. I went to my local gun shop, explained that I was a first time buyer and that I had £500 to spend. I am salesman by trade so I was kind of worried about being sold "a gun" for £500. I asked the dealer to get all his o/u 12g shotguns out for me ranging from £200 - £575 (planning to knock him down to a £500 max spend). He did just that and I didnt look at ANY PRICE TAGS OR BRANDS untill I found the ones that fit me. I whittled 12 guns down to just two, one Lanber and one Mirkou. The Lanber was heavier and a double trigger so I opted for the Mirkou. It was £295 ( I manged to haggle £20.00 off) so paid £275.00. Its in good condition apart from the inner barrel has some slight pitting, hence the price. I know if you walked into my shop saying you had £800 to spend...you would leave with a handful of small change. I am not saying I would sell you the wrong gun, I am saying I would sell you the right gun at my price! Like another PW member said, get the gun that fits. Luckily mine was the cheaper end of my budget. Hope this helps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet169 Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Hi, I can offer you some newbie guidance. I too put a thread on here asking for advice and ended up doing the following. I went to my local gun shop, explained that I was a first time buyer and that I had £500 to spend. I am salesman by trade so I was kind of worried about being sold "a gun" for £500. I asked the dealer to get all his o/u 12g shotguns out for me ranging from £200 - £575 (planning to knock him down to a £500 max spend). He did just that and I didnt look at ANY PRICE TAGS OR BRANDS untill I found the ones that fit me. I whittled 12 guns down to just two, one Lanber and one Mirkou. The Lanber was heavier and a double trigger so I opted for the Mirkou. It was £295 ( I manged to haggle £20.00 off) so paid £275.00. Its in good condition apart from the inner barrel has some slight pitting, hence the price. I know if you walked into my shop saying you had £800 to spend...you would leave with a handful of small change. I am not saying I would sell you the wrong gun, I am saying I would sell you the right gun at my price! Like another PW member said, get the gun that fits. Luckily mine was the cheaper end of my budget. Hope this helps? that sounds like some sound advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet169 Posted December 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 just a quick update i have ended up going for a Browning B525 as this was the one that when i picked it up just felt right i took it out for the first time this morning and loved it cant wait to get out again now . would like to say to every who gave me there advice ATB Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Don't waste ur money on ur first gun buy a cheap sxs and start from there I've got to ask...why would you do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Ended up with a nice gun then. Bettinsoli look great but aren't in the same league as browning! As for this buy a £50 gun as you'll buy another just means you bought the wrong gun first time round........ I have inherited one and bought one ( had another for a short while i took as payment for a job and it was a cheap £200 job and was a total waste of effort ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willks84 Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 I've got to ask...why would you do that? if u find out u can't shoot then the best gun in the world isn't gonna make u shoot any straighter simple lesson of life start at the bottom and work ur way up get good at what u do then spend ur money if u want if he finds a gun that fits for £50 then he's saved his money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 if u find out u can't shoot then the best gun in the world isn't gonna make u shoot any straighter simple lesson of life start at the bottom and work ur way up get good at what u do then spend ur money if u want if he finds a gun that fits for £50 then he's saved his money! After spending £50 on SGC £100+ on cabinet etc etc a lesson with a decent instructor would be the place to start..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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