suggs Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 well as ive decided to change my Bentinsolli i though id pop into to Essex Gun and try out the 68's and 525's its going to be a Beretta for me, i just didnt like the Brownings when i had a close look and feel. so i looked at a silverpigeon in a 28inch barrel, it had superb wood fairly light for walnut with a stunning grain (im in love) and it felt just right, also it has a finger grove in the forend grip which i also like this i was told only comes on the 28inch version. I also tried the 30inch version which also had nice wood but just not like the 28inch had, also found the 28 felt better to me. Would i be sorry with a 28 though, as im wondering how ill be with it on long distance shots, although im sure i will adapt and learn with what ever gun i buy as im still new to shooting. also tried a 682 E Gold which felt well ballenced and is obvioulsy a better sporting gun, but at £500 more than s/p not sure i would really benafit from it, also i didnt like the look as much as the siver pigeons. best news is Essex Gun are such a superb shop, they are giving me a full refund on my Bentinsolli againts a Beretta, thats very genuine of them as they could have just gave me trade in money even though i only bought it 2 weeks ago.. i need to make a decision quick as the 28 could sell and i may not find another with such a nice stock.. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Get the one you feel best with buddy, you should shoot best with it too if you like it. I'm just going to pick up my 28" Silver Pigeon from the shop now, great guns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleye Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 if your in love with it get it last week saw a s/h browning 525 thursday 4pm went back friday midday SOLD chap in shop said only got it in wednesday he who hesitates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suggs Posted November 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 if your in love with it get it last week saw a s/h browning 525 thursday 4pm went back friday midday SOLD chap in shop said only got it in wednesday he who hesitates thats true mate ive made that mistake before, just i need to be 100%, dont want to buy a silverpigeon then wish id saved up a bit more and got a 682 gold, that said i need to draw a line some were got other things to consider like Christmas and if i leave it to long i dout i will get the full refund on the other gun when ive had it another month or so.. do extended chokes only fit certain barrels as on the 682 Gold, or do that fit any choked gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisv Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Yes the 682 chokes only fit certain guns, but they do fit some of the Silver Pigs, it has to be one with the Optima barrels which some of the new ones have. Not sure if it's only the sporters or ones in certain grades? You should find Optima-bore stamped under the fore-end and the bores should be 18.6mm (or very close to this.) Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 if you want extended chokes you can always get non optima ones. People like teague will offer very very good extended chokes to fit the standard mobil? chokes These chokes will throw a very good pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suggs Posted November 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 if you want extended chokes you can always get non optima ones. People like teague will offer very very good extended chokes to fit the standard mobil? chokes These chokes will throw a very good pattern. thanks thats what i was wondering, seems easyer to be able to undo them with your fingers rather than with a key.. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 if you want extended chokes you can always get non optima ones. People like teague will offer very very good extended chokes to fit the standard mobil? chokes These chokes will throw a very good pattern. thanks thats what i was wondering, seems easyer to be able to undo them with your fingers rather than with a key.. cheers in my experiance, with optima chokes you are always doing them up. they come loose very easily. But this is based on 1 gun, so by no means true for all of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 nothing wrong with the optima chokes in a berreta, any loose fitting can be taken care of with a little dry lube, or graphite lube, stops the losening, as a choke its more than comparable to the teagues/brileys of this world, i know Nick favours the aftermarkets as i do myself, but ex'd optimas i have found pattern better than most factory tubes, and are certanly cheaper. my optimas i spin in with a flick of the finger's , one spin their in :blink: a sharp twist and their out . Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suggs Posted November 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 well rang my RFD today and agreed to buy the 28inch s/p i looked at yestaday, hope to pick it up tomorow after work if i get time, if not in the week sometime watch this space for ballistic porn pics :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 An opportunity missed is an opportunity lost..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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