YoungShotJonny Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Can a sport shotgun be used for game, and can a game shotgun be used for clays? Does it matter, because i know a few people who have a sport shotgun and use it for both clays and game shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 You've answered your own question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungShotJonny Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 aren't game guns to light for clay shooting? You've answered your own question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvid wings Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 i found the birds round my way don't like it if i am sitting there with the sporter out they won't come in .pigeons arn't daft you know ! they have very good eyes, on there approach into the pattern the first thing they look at is your gun ,if they don't think it's game issue ,off they go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumbrian shooter Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 i found the birds round my way don't like it if i am sitting there with the sporter out they won't come in .pigeons arn't daft you know ! they have very good eyes, on there approach into the pattern the first thing they look at is your gun ,if they don't think it's game issue ,off they go. ha ha thats just brilliant, im getting a game gun :-O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 aren't game guns to light for clay shooting? I've never found that to be a problem, and I'll regularly shoot 100 clays in a day ... ok, I'll shoot AT 100 clays I have a Bettinsoli Overland 12 bore game gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Point it in the right direction and it will break/kill the target Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Shotgun is a shot gun the only thing is FAC shotguns aren't legal for some quarry (wildfowl ) and semi/pump action aren't welcome on most/some game shoots, while they may be tailored to a specific type of shooting or marketed as such there is no reason not use either for both purposes. Like is an estate car no good for going to work and can you go on holiday in a saloon..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Aye, but you get sick of carrying a sporter around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillower Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) Summary of the differences Sporter: Usually a bit heavier Often have non automatic safety catches Some may have clay orientated features, examples include: Overly raised top rib, raised cheek spine, fluorescent sights etc Game: Usually lighter Usually have an automatic safety catch Some will say that sporters are designed to have a wider shot pattern than a game gun but it's nonsense really, shot pattern is more a gun and cartridge combination thing. Unless you're talking about really top end sporters with all the bells and whistles, the difference is really not massive but if you're a game shooter you may end up paying for things you don't need like extended chokes etc if you buy a sporter. Sometimes this can be an advantage however, for example I owned a Silver pigeon sporter for a while and I know most of the game shooters I know preferred it to the game version as it felt more balanced. Edited January 5, 2013 by Pillower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 I have a SPIII Sporter for clays. Took it out game shooting a bit but it's heavy. Looked for a game version, but a Perennia III came up at the right price, so I bought that as a game gun. A pleasure to carry all day. If you do much game you'll get a game gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfbee Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 A game gun often has a narrower rib. Either don't worry about the difference and buy whichever or buy the gun to match the majority of your shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 I use a game gun for clay shooting because I'm small and I get on better with lighter guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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