Norfolk Ern Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Had a cracking night last night on the barley stubble with Tom and his new gun. After quite a search, we settled on a Hatsan 20 bore semi auto with junior stock. I have to say, despite their budget reputation, some areas of finish - particularly on the woodwork are far better than my Beretta. It certainly shoots where he is looking as he shot 2 pigeons in the first 3 shots stone dead! Not bad considering he only had an hour on the clays 4 weeks ago! Needless to say, the grin from ear to ear on the photo still hasn't gone today! Going again tomorrow as the pigeons are everywhere at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 How happy does he look...hope he gets some more today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 A very happy looking young lad. Well done on him shooting the birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Good on you for starting him early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smirff Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 brilliant cant wait to get my daughter started ... good on you !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Well shot Tom. Nice gun and pigeons you've got there. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 well done young man, good shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) Well done - and keep it up! Edited August 2, 2013 by browning123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyrapid177mk2 Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 well done Tom..and don't forget to send your dad to retrieve for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesbach Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Awesome! Wish I'd started at that age, first three shots are "getting the eye in these days!"😳 Looks well chuffed, keep it up👌! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRNDL Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Great pic! Start em young! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Had a cracking night last night on the barley stubble with Tom and his new gun. After quite a search, we settled on a Hatsan 20 bore semi auto with junior stock. I have to say, despite their budget reputation, some areas of finish - particularly on the woodwork are far better than my Beretta. It certainly shoots where he is looking as he shot 2 pigeons in the first 3 shots stone dead! Not bad considering he only had an hour on the clays 4 weeks ago! Needless to say, the grin from ear to ear on the photo still hasn't gone today! Going again tomorrow as the pigeons are everywhere at the moment.image.jpg nicely done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Brilliant stuff, well done Tom (& Dad) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE AD Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Well done - and keep it up! Do you mean when he gets older and gets into the birds as per your avatar, keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightymariner Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Out of interest how old is your lad? Mine is 10 and has tried .410 but I think he may be better off with something bigger, either a 20 or 28 bore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukkat Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Fantastic, cant wait to get my Daughter shooting, she loves comming to clays, she has tried the .410 but its still a little heavy for her, but shes enthusiatic and thats always a good sign, well done to your son, fantastic shooting. ATB. Kat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Ern Posted August 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Out of interest how old is your lad? Mine is 10 and has tried .410 but I think he may be better off with something bigger, either a 20 or 28 bore. Tom has just turned 10. Had a lesson at Phillip Thorrolds on a 20 bore and we came to the conclusion that a 20 or 28 bore was the best way to go. The kick isn't excessive and he can swing the gun smoothly. We tried load of o/u 20 bores, but found them to be a little too front heavy for his size. Not many 28 bores for sale when we were looking. Also, the semi does dampen the kick, so that helps. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightymariner Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Thanks, my lad is quite slight, so needs something light, sounds like a semi auto 20 might be good - like you I have looked for 28 bores but fairly rare, especially affordable ones. He has been using a mate's Mossberg, pump action 410 with a moderator on it. But it is unwieldy with the silencer and hard to handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
channa Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Well done Tom lad... Wish my dad was like your Dad, the ****!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Ern Posted August 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Thanks, my lad is quite slight, so needs something light, sounds like a semi auto 20 might be good - like you I have looked for 28 bores but fairly rare, especially affordable ones. He has been using a mate's Mossberg, pump action 410 with a moderator on it. But it is unwieldy with the silencer and hard to handle.Yep, Tom is quite lightly built, so it took a bit of searching to get it right.Lightest gun was a Beretta Silver Pigeon, but I really didn't wish to take a saw to a £1400 gun stock! The other bonus of the Hatsan is that it comes with 5 chokes, a junior stock and plenty of spacers to adjust. All for £385 brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Ern Posted August 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Well done Tom lad... Wish my dad was like your Dad, the ****!!Been called worse Channa!I've always supported anything my kids want to do, but as far as guns go, Tom has had to prove himself to be safe before he even had a clay lesson, so the achievement is all his. I do work away from home a lot, so being able to spend a day in a hide with Tom having a good bit of banter and a laugh is priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Ern Posted November 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Woohoo ! My pic has just been published in the December edition of Sporting Gun. I think it'll be going to school with him tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fse10 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Top job, young fella & nice pic in sporting gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste 2712 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Top job!! I have just bought my lad the exact same gun and I was surprised at the build quality especially the quality of the wood. For the price it's worth every penny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Love to see young people taking part in fieldsports. Well done. Cheers Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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