rimfire4969 Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 I am hoping that before the next game season starts i will be in the nice position to buy a new to me gun. I am going to go secondhand and will have somewhere around £2000.00. It will be used mostly for driven and walked up game, pigeon and a few clays i also shoot a few duck so it needs to be steel proofed. I will still have my old Silver Pigeon to use when out bramble bashing. I have narrowed down my list below, a Beretta seems my best bet as i already have one and shoot quite well with it. I would like an under/over 28 or 30" and i would like something with sideplates. I would love a EELL but don't think unless i am very lucky my money will stretch that far. Beretta Silver Pigeon V, no sideplates Beretta Silver Pigeon EL Beretta Silver Pigeon EL II (Not sure about the heavy duty engraving) Caesar Gueini model unknown, these do look very nice but i know nothing about them and i have yet to find a shop with them in Cornwall. Should i throw some more money wait a bit longer and get an EELL, or any other suggestions. What do you lot think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) 12 gauge? Browing heritage ? Or a Powell ? There is one I can't think of that looks very similar to the EELL Edited July 6, 2013 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 I would say that if you already have a gun you shoot well with save some more cash and get the gun you really want , in your case the EELL You will probably only regret ir later if you dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plank06 Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 I'll second Fenboys post, save and get the gun you really want, as you'll only end up getting it later anyway! I know from experience! Iv got a silver pigeon IV and love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 get the gun that fits you! if you like the beretta EELL and it fits then save up for that or if you really cant then have a look at these Guerini's http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Caesar-Guerini_Shotgun_Essex_For-Sale_130202112753001 http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Caesar-Guerini_Shotgun_Essex_For-Sale_120418193115001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 always been a beretta man but absolutely loving my guerini... glad I made the switch,newer berettas are nowhere near as well built as the older models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 always been a beretta man but absolutely loving my guerini... glad I made the switch,newer berettas are nowhere near as well built as the older models +1 on this CG are awsome guns for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Go SBS and get the Beretta silver hawk single trigger multi choke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Go with a gun that u hit birds with either a Baikal or beretta what's the difference apart from the brown nose brigade looking down there noses until that is you drop birds and they don't : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny_blaster Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 My Rizzini has 30" barrels and side plates. Cost me a hell of a lot less that £2000 and fits me better than any Beretta I've owned or used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 I own a Beretta EELL also a Silver Pigeon 1 but shoot best with my Baikal u/o. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx10mike Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 pay me £1500 to shoot everything you need shot then you don't have to do a thing and you save £500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) pay me £1500 to shoot everything you need shot then you don't have to do a thing and you save £500. :lol: :lol: :lol: i hope you are a good shot and worth £1500 Edited July 7, 2013 by OvEr_KiLL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted July 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 My Rizzini has 30" barrels and side plates. Cost me a hell of a lot less that £2000 and fits me better than any Beretta I've owned or used Enjoy your rizzi, I have owned many shotguns in my shooting life. I am now in a very good position where I can afford something of better quality. Why drive an old Lada(no offence) if you can afford a Merc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Why drive an old Lada(no offence) if you can afford a Merc. Because its a car and if it works for you, why waste the money just because someone else says "its the best" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) it is what he personally preffers, each to his own! if he can afford then best then get the best Edited July 7, 2013 by OvEr_KiLL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Could be lucky http://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=A1072+++1635+&refno=+++68457&saletype= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Vector Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Could be lucky http://auctions.holt...68457&saletype= You'd have been very lucky to have got that particular gun for £2000. It sold for £2400 on the hammer which, by the time you've added commission and VAT, comes to £3120!!!! Don't forget £2000 will buy quite a nice English boxlock ejector side by side and Holt's isn't a bad place to look for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx10mike Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 :lol: :lol: :lol: i hope you are a good shot and worth £1500 no but i have just ordered a benelli m2 8 shot and could do with the practice,1500 spent on cartridges i'm bound to get something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted July 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Because its a car and if it works for you, why waste the money just because someone else says "its the best" ? I guess I just like quality and don't see it as waste of money. enjoy life as you are a long time dead. Each to their own, you stick with your Lada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Just suggesting there are some potential bargains out there although that one went for more........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted July 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Just suggesting there are some potential bargains out there although that one went for more........Much appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 I think you would be better waiting until you can get the gun you want,the EELL is a fantastic gun I shoot one every week a 30 inch sporter. I started off many years ago with a Baikal as like some of our younger shooters that was my budget at that time of life with young kids etc but now I can afford it I shoot what I like,one thing I do remember is that although the cheap guns I used years ago did allow me to get into shooting I would never want to go back to one now there is a lot more to a shotgun than just two barrels and my guns now are a lot kinder to the shoulder than the old ones.if it is a EELL that you are set on get one don't forever wonder what if.and to all the Russian fans I notice George digweed and Richard faulds have gone over to Baikal and laurona.in your dreams.good luck with you search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobC1990 Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Local gun shop near me wa selling a Caesar Guerini maxum for £2,200 still very tight! - such a nice gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 I guess I just like quality and don't see it as waste of money. enjoy life as you are a long time dead. Each to their own, you stick with your Lada. I dont like waste and will take you on anytime with my 17 year old Beretta 687 - however good you are. When you have tried Mercedes, Range Rover etc, often what is sensible tends to be your favourite. BTW I also Have an H&H which I shoot with regularly, bought at a reasonable price off a friend. Do whatever is your thing but dont condemn others - its not sporting IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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