simonix Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I'm new to the sport, but hooked already after frequenting my local clay ground with lessons etc (kibworth)! I think I may have a little bit of beginners luck which has helped my enthusiasm as I managed 17 out of 25 clays on my first lesson! I would have been happy just hitting one so I was very chuffed! I'm just waiting on my SGC to be posted out. Leics police have been fantastic and providing my FEO is true to his word, it will be here by the end of the week only 12 or so days since applying! Fingers crossed! In the meantime I'm looking at 2nd hand shotguns at the moment and wondered if I could ask for a little advice? As a newbie, is it worth me getting a multi choke gun, or will a fixed choke do? I will mainly be shooting clays, although would like to do some pigeon and possibly have an opportunity for a couple of beater shooting days coming up. Many thanks in advance, and looking forward to indulging myself in the wealth of knowledge on this forum! Si, from Rutland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Welcome mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Churchill Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Welcome from Norfolk. Go for a multi choke. If you get a fixed choke you will only end up swapping it later on for a multi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerbob Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hi and welcome from Suffolk.... Given that you will use your gun for pursuits other than just clays, I would suggest a multichoke all the way. Try as many as you can regarding fit, it's down to finance and fit...if it feels right and you can mount it comfortably than that's probably the one to go for.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 welcome from fenland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonix Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Thanks for the tips and the welcomes. I've been looking at some browning medallists as they're going relatively cheap 2nd hand. I've read that they aren't made in the same place as other models such as the b325, 525, etc. Gould I be concerned about quality/reliability with this model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Malik Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hello and Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE_B Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hi Simon, Welcome to PW. Enjoy your visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hi and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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simonix Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thanks for the kind welcome guys. So I went to the clay ground this morning before work to try some 2nd hand guns on sale. Tried a silver pigeon, Winchester select, browning 325, 425, and 525. It appears that the guns that seems to "feel" right to me are the Brownings. I actually prefer the look of the beretta, but as I keep reading on various sites/forums, GUN FIT, GUN FIT, GUN FIT! Haha. I'm going to up my budget a little and go for a 425 I think. All exciting stuff though. Can't wait to have a gun of my own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer_pigeon Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 welcome to forum, don't discount the semi auto shotty for clays also that's what I started out with and still shoot now alongside my DTL o/u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireland71 Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hello from Tonbridge kent and welcome to forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Hiya and welcome to the mad house. It's a very addictive sport. Good advise regarding semi-autos. If you get to go pigeon shooting you will see the benefit of the S/A. Make sure your cabinet is big enough, you may want to add to your first choice. I did! I bought a berretta 686 new and within a few months I was out pigeon shooting when it started raining. Forend got wet and it took 3 days to dry it out slowly before it would go back on. As I had paid over a grand for the gun I went out and bought a s/h semi auto for £400. Well pleased as it didn't have a mark on it and shoots brill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Marty Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Hello and welcome mate, have had a few Medallists great wee Gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Welcome to the PW forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonix Posted September 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Thanks for the tips people. My FEO has signed off my cabinet for holding 4 guns which is good. My plan is to get an over and under first, then a cheap semi auto, and side by side. I imagine a semi auto is very handy out and about so i would like one! And it would be nice to have a classic style side by side for rough shooting too! Haha, so many guns, such little time! Or should I say money?! :-) Little bit dissapointed that my ticket didn't arrive in the post this morning like they said, but at least I haven't had to wait months like some people seem to have on this forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armsid Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty88 Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Welcome to PW mate. Good shooting on your 1st lesson! Sure your ticket will arrive soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonix Posted September 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Thanks Matty! I've been lucky in that every time I've been to the club, I've had around 75% hit rate! But this worries me actually! It will mean either a major case of beginners luck that will soon end, or a very steep learning curve to improve on?! I'm guessing they've put me on the easiest traps at the club too just to boost confidence! ;-) Haven't tried DTL or skeet yet! I'm sure that will put me in my place!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonix Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Got home fro work today to find my SGC waiting for me!! Well chuffed! 14 days from posting the application form, to receiving the ticket! Good job Leics firearms unit! Now, off to gun watch/trader I go...... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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simonix Posted September 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 (edited) Well, I'm looking forward to picking up a Miroku O/U next week, but in the meantime, I've picked up a beautiful old AYA no.3 from PW's finest Wabbitbosher! What a top bloke! Advice to any newbie to the shooting world, check his stock of guns out. Incredibly priced, and very helpful! He's even invited me out for a shoot soon too hopefully! (I only live 20mins down the road which helps). Anyway, a very interesting forum, with very friendly members in my experience so far! Here are a couple of pics of my new rough shooting/game fun gun!! Edited September 25, 2013 by simonix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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