Amazed Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Hi all. Just after some ideas for a hide gun. I have sbs 12 as rough gun and its deffently rough post office special I think was the most recent comment. Anyway it's great for walking about but not much cop for sitting in the hide poping shots off all day. I won't have a fortune on my hands it will be something I will be working towards. Not bothered about a hatsan I have had one and it shot about a foot too low. So what would people recommend ? Thanks Karl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tod Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 depends how much you want to spend Karl, if about 250 - 400 quid look for a nice beretta 303 or remington 1100, if not an auto id look for a decent Lanber, if you need any help when your buying one let me know fella as im always on the gun sale forums, in fact a friend has a nice Miroku 26" hes always talking about selling, sure i could get it for a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan gun Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 I have a lanber super sporter for sale and im in worksop so not too far from you Atb ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Thanks for the replies I will start my slush fund back up se how I can launder ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 When is the baby due mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 why cant the rough gun be used? surely you shoot well with it,is it because its not quick enough to reload if birds are coming in thick and fast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 (edited) Hatsan shot a foot too low then you need a lower I think comb Try another semi 26" barrel plenty around have a look at a franchi or maybe an SX2 winchester Edited December 21, 2012 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffield shooter Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 hatsan escort 3shot semi, i know a lot of people slate them but iv had 3 and i love them, cheap, easy to shoot, easy to strip and clean, 5 chokes and dont matter if u scratch it wich i do alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 hatsan escort 3shot semi, i know a lot of people slate them but iv had 3 and i love them, cheap, easy to shoot, easy to strip and clean, 5 chokes and dont matter if u scratch it wich i do alot If they are that good surely just the one would have done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 hatsan escort 3shot semi, i know a lot of people slate them but iv had 3 and i love them, cheap, easy to shoot, easy to strip and clean, 5 chokes and dont matter if u scratch it wich i do alot OP has already had one and doesn't want another........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 why cant the rough gun be used? surely you shoot well with it,is it because its not quick enough to reload if birds are coming in thick and fast? Hi pal, I do use it at the min but after 30 shots my shoulder is falling off. It's so light no but pad and 30 inch barrels don't really place it for hide shooting. Shame really cos I like it. As tod has said I think it will be a semi but as I didn't get on with the hatsan it will have to be of a different make. Again it's a shame as for around 160 you can get an escort in good nic. All the best Karl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 When is the baby due mate Hi pal. We have her early she was born this morning at 4 am in @ 5.9 lb so tiny but beautiful a reall blessing and early present for us all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Hi pal. We have her early she was born this morning at 4 am in @ 5.9 lb so tiny but beautiful a reall blessing and early present for us all Congrats Matey Hope Mum n Baby are both well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 As for a Hide Gun! Plenty of O/U's popping up in the sales section as cheap as £100. For the hide it don't need to win a beauty pageant! As long as its in proof and tight on it's face it will be fine. The Baikal O/U would be a good bet! I have just gave away one of my O/U's to a lad starting out. It was rough but he is over the moon. Just got myself a nice new one for a song! Just keep yer eyes peeled they are always popping up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciaran Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 I would suggest a Beretta A303, bound to be able to pick one up cheap, and the difference in recoil would be unreal compared to your SxS...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 All sorts mentioned here but plenty of used Semis on the market. Many still use o/u or SBS for pigeon but I rate semis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted December 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 All sorts mentioned here but plenty of used Semis on the market. Many still use o/u or SBS for pigeon but I rate semis. I am siding towards a semi again but on Todd advice I think I will hang fire (he he sorry ) for a bit and get my max spends up a bit to offer me more choice of gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted December 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Congrats Matey Hope Mum n Baby are both well. Thanks mate They are doing well, we are just waiting for the nod then we can get out of the hospital I am sure doncaster hospital is run by the love child of the third reich and the chuckle brothers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Karl get a limbsaver recoil pad fitted for now they are fantastic pads and really take the kick out of light guns, I stuck one on my old Baikal side by side as it was brutal and after that I could even put 42g no3's through it. Congratulations on your little one mate. Ate Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tod Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Hi pal. We have her early she was born this morning at 4 am in @ 5.9 lb so tiny but beautiful a reall blessing and early present for us all Congratulations on the little one Karl, enjoy all those sleepless nights fella , if you have set your heart on a semi keep a look out for a good remi 1100, they have stood the test of time and a really good strong gun, you should pick one up for the money you have, swillington did have a couple some time ago going cheap, just make sure your looking straight down the rib when mounted, dont worry if its too long as you can always take some off the length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 could ya not get a recoil pad fitted on your sxs or dont you like using it because of the barrel length ?, i love mine as a rough gun for the hide or walkabout but it has a pad fitted and is only 28 inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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