Albert 888 Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 As above, At the moment i have 3 shotguns, 12b 26" sx3 for the marsh 3&1/2" steel proof,CANT use on the phesant 12b 28" browning 425 2&3/4" not steel proof for phesant clays and general use.CANT use on the marsh 20b 28" yildiz sxs 3" steel proof for walked up and flushing.NOT suitable for the marsh What i want is one gun for all purposes,a light sturdy reliable gun that can withstand any conditions i through at it. Was thinking of a browning 12b 28" 525 3" light hunter and then gettting it professionaly coated in duracoat. Do you guys have any opinions or do you use o/u's on the marsh,dont want a dedicated 9lb wildfowling gun for the phesant either. The magority of shooting is wildfowling. Cheers and look forward to your thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 I havent used one but Browning did a 3.5" over under. Maybe called the waterfowl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 I havent used one but Browning did a 3.5" over under. Maybe called the waterfowl? They do and its a monster of a gun in weight and length. Out of production and out of the question for normal day to day shooting,but thanks anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 heck, thats another reason why i dont play golf (they limit the amount of sticks you have). I think your needs are covered very well and guns dont eat anything sat in a cabinet and are rising in price with the deflation of the pound on the world market anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 I too allways wondered why so many bats to knock a ball down on a hole.Well i just remembered i only have two spaces left in the cabinet one is for a big banger and the other is spare just incase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddJob Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Beretta 687s. Steel proof and good for clays and game and the steel allows you to play in the mud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayandgame Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 If you can shoot with them all then why change? no point in spending a fortune on 1 gun and abusing it when you can abuse 1 reasonably priced one and look after the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 I use a Beretta silver pigeon 1 for all my shooting inc all of the above.......I have only had it 6 months but seems to be performing well and I'm sure it will carry on. 30 " barrel and 3" chambered. Also the miruko mk38 is good (not from personal experince) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Dont like berettas sorry,dont feel right and dont like the action. Yes i can shoot with them all would rather have one gun than 3. More confident with the o/u dont need 3 shots from the auto. I was hoping the duracoat would protect the said gun from the elements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 They do and its a monster of a gun in weight and length. Out of production and out of the question for normal day to day shooting,but thanks anyway. I've got one. Use it for everything. wildfowl, pigeons and clays...even had a couple of pheasants with it today. It's not light I'll grant you, but it's not that heavy to carry around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 (edited) I've got one. Use it for everything. wildfowl, pigeons and clays...even had a couple of pheasants with it today. It's not light I'll grant you, but it's not that heavy to carry around. I have looked at and handled qutie a few 425 waterfowl,i would rather not carry one whilst on the phesant shoot. Not 100% sure but i think they weigh around 2lb more than my o/u,and whilst working both dogs picking up beating and carrying everyones phesant that extra 2lb will make all the difference. Whats yours like against the elements ie salt water mud and sand,do your barrels rust and hows the wood copeing. I am a clean freek when its cleaning time. Edited December 1, 2012 by Albert 888 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 One gun ? Beretta A400 Xplor Unico. Cycles almost everything, light enough to carry all day, action absorbs recoil of heavy cartridges. Might be frowned upon on a pheasant shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 One gun ? Beretta A400 Xplor Unico. Cycles almost everything, light enough to carry all day, action absorbs recoil of heavy cartridges. Might be frowned upon on a pheasant shoot. As said dont like berettas and autos are out of the question for pheasant. recoil isnt bad if the gun fits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 As said dont like berettas and autos are out of the question for pheasant. recoil isnt bad if the gun fits. How can you say you "don't like Berettas" ? There are so many different types. If you don't like the fit on a A400 you can adjust it left, right, up, down, forward, backward. It's like me saying "Dont like Brunettes". You're right about a pheasant shoot though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 I have looked at and handled qutie a few 425 waterfowl,i would rather not carry one whilst on the phesant shoot. Not 100% sure but i think they weigh around 2lb more than my o/u,and whilst working both dogs picking up beating and carrying everyones phesant that extra 2lb will make all the difference. Whats yours like against the elements ie salt water mud and sand,do your barrels rust and hows the wood copeing. I am a clean freek when its cleaning time. Personally I've never really had a problem with the weight, but I do like a heavier gun anyway. I actually find it surprisingly well balanced and pointable. Mine's the camo version so is totally covered in the dura touch finish. The only rusting I've experienced is on the trigger guard and forend iron. I'm seriously looking at a Remington Versa Max at the moment, but think I'd still keep the Browning. It just does everything I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Why not a 30" 525/725 with 3" chambers and MC Yes a but if a compromise re 3.5" but steel proof a good clean pre and post marsh and acceptable for everything ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Why not a 30" 525/725 with 3" chambers and MC Yes a but if a compromise re 3.5" but steel proof a good clean pre and post marsh and acceptable for everything ..... It doesnt have to be a 3 & 1/2" 3 " will do. Not into geese that much. it is looking like a Browning 28" 525 tho. if i got it proffesionally coated in duracoat wood and meatal work i wouldnt have to worry about it. This isnt because im lazzy i clean all my guns to death probly a bit to much,and the rust still occurs,not on the grey sx3 which must have the best paint in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 How can you say you "don't like Berettas" ? There are so many different types. If you don't like the fit on a A400 you can adjust it left, right, up, down, forward, backward. It's like me saying "Dont like Brunettes". You're right about a pheasant shoot though. I like Brunettes,not keen on blondes. Never liked berettas it was the closing pins on the over and under action then the constant click no band from a mates ureka auto realy put me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 (edited) Here we go again another Brownings are for over compensating muscle men and Berettas are for people with class topic!!! I like Brunettes,not keen on blondes. As for this Blondes are real men, gays go for brunettes!!!! Have a look at what's available in 3 1/2 chambers and they will be heavier do you need the extra 1/2" I'm no fouler. Lots of good 3" chamber ou out now tho. Edited December 2, 2012 by welshwarrior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster1971 Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Friend of mine uses the 525 for everything and loves it ,I like lots of guns but always shoot better when using one all the while ,so I see where you are coming from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Friend of mine uses the 525 for everything and loves it ,I like lots of guns but always shoot better when using one all the while ,so I see where you are coming from +1 I use my 525 Hunter for everything. Steel shot proofed for 3" shells. Chromed barrels. Heavy enough to soak up 100 clay or pigeon loads and a classy bit of game scene engraving for a driven shoot. But still light enough to use walked up. As the clay shooters say "Beware the man with only 1 gun." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Your one gun theory will always be a compromise. You could just get rid of your ou and learn to shoot the sx3 better on the clays and keep the 20g SxS for the game as its a nice light walked up gun,can do duck as well with steel on ponds. If you decide to use a ou on the marsh the duracoat would have to be very well done or the gun will rust, but you will still get rust on ejectors and inside the action. I tried my 3" chambered clay gun my sxs and a 3" chambered 28"AYA ou on marsh and bought a sx3 26" as all others were getting ruined. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Sheen Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 You seem to have guns for all situations so to me it just seems pointless to go out and waste money on a 'gun for all occasions' when you are perfectly suited to cover any type of shooting you will encounter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops Missed Again Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 It's got to be a 31/2 SA. They will do everything but why can't they be used on pheasants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 why does everybody need monsters for fowling,all my fowling was done on anglesey and southport marshes,used a baikel o/u 23/4 chambers 1 1/2 oz homeloaded no1,s b4 steel came in,got my share of fowl with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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