DNS Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I use a fairly hefty 12g O/U for driven shooting and am now considering options for the off-season. Full days on vermin patrol - everything from squirrels to pigeons and corvids. More walking than shooting is my expectation. I dont want to carry the old blunderbuss around and so am in the market for another gun. I'm thinking of a 28g - but that may be me just wanting a different calibre for some strange reason. Is that a viable option or should I stick with 12g and get a side-by-side? I don't want an automatic. Cartridge cost is not an issue - I will not be shooting thousands - and I don't feel the need to put an immense amount of lead in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorpeet Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I have a single barrel Baikal weigh's next to nothing & great to shoot. Ideal to carry over the arm & take snap shots. Only cost £20! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I have a single barrel Baikal weigh's next to nothing & great to shoot. Ideal to carry over the arm & take snap shots. Only cost £20! +1 but being limited to one shot is the let down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I would aim for a gun just over mid weight, rather than a light one! Also drop the cart weight to 28g - 30g, to help lessen any recoil issues you may find, using a lighter gun. Fit a sling! That way you can always pop it over your shoulder, to give your arms a rest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Wabbitboshers sxs,im sure he will find you one cheap as chips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNS Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Thanks all; very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 get a 20g thats what i use on walked days and finish off on flight ponds with it nice an light just over 6lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Stick with what you shoot well with and man up! You've already written off the best option which is an auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 forget auto if your shooting in a syndicate or on them lines auto,s are frowned on if i turned up on our walked up pheasant shoot with my a300 i be told to do 0ne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 get a 20g thats what i use on walked days and finish off on flight ponds with it nice an light just over 6lbs Exactly what I am doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I use a fairly hefty 12g O/U for driven shooting and am now considering options for the off-season. Full days on vermin patrol - everything from squirrels to pigeons and corvids. More walking than shooting is my expectation. I dont want to carry the old blunderbuss around and so am in the market for another gun. I'm thinking of a 28g - but that may be me just wanting a different calibre for some strange reason. Is that a viable option or should I stick with 12g and get a side-by-side? I don't want an automatic. Cartridge cost is not an issue - I will not be shooting thousands - and I don't feel the need to put an immense amount of lead in the air. There is a Baikel SxS in the guns for sale section 28g single trigger hardly used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I have a 12 g Spanish sbs it was a free be and is lovely for rough shooting bet you could pick a good one up for under 60 notes. As lord Geordie said drop down to 28/30 gram carts and your away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat g Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I had a walk out last week with my trusty side by side. Used my O/U all through the shooting season but really heavy after a while. I'd forgotten how light and comfortable the side by side is to carry and use. Failing that i would definately have a look at a 20 bore. Nice and light and very quick to swing as well. Try as many as you can. 20 bores and side by sides and see what feels comfortable. Good luck ATB, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNS Posted February 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Thanks once again chaps. Lots of good perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malantone Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 forget auto if your shooting in a syndicate or on them lines auto,s are frowned on if i turned up on our walked up pheasant shoot with my a300 i be told to do 0ne. Your syndicate must be made up of snobs, some people can only afford one gun, I`m a member of a syndicate and a couple of fellas have autos, the only stipulation is they are are limited to two cartridges. I can`t see the problem. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Have a look at 20b yilditz sxs,i have one and they weigh around 5.6lb great light gun and fast and easy to load and shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 forget auto if your shooting in a syndicate or on them lines auto,s are frowned on if i turned up on our walked up pheasant shoot with my a300 i be told to do 0ne. just read the post again he already has a gun for game days I too would send anyone home on ours who turned up with one but for vermin they are the right tool and light, beats using a dodgy old SBS that beats you about if you use 30g cartridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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