Gibbybox Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Hello! I'm after a bit of advice about the quickest way to reload an O/U shotgun. I was out on the pink-footed geese the other day with a buddy of mine and we both got a goose with each barrel However, by the time we had reloaded they were out of range. In this case we were over the moon with 2 geese each within 2 seconds or so but I can't help but think we need to be faster at reloading! Are there any videos/explanation of the quickest way to reload? Something like holding the shells in the left hand while firing the first shots so they are ready to go? Advice much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyNCC Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Practice in the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 so, you can shoot accurately, and shoot / hit geese cleanly and you are complaining that you didnt shoot enough geese? buy a semi automatic shotgun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 As above get a semi auto ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbybox Posted October 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Cheers guys, a semi auto is something I intend to get in the future but at the moment I'm restricted to my O/U due to finances. Also, as I understand it I'd only be able to use a 3-shot on geese and I can't justify a second gun for that one extra shot. I'm really looking to improve my reloading technique and speed as it has held me back in the past when shooting pigeons & crows also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Keeper Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Give this a go http://www.monkeyloader.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Use an ejector (as opposed to an extractor) gun and have 2 ready in the left hand or in a quick access. If you see a ton of birds coming (I get it when roost shooting pigeons) then when you see them coming dig out the spare two for the left hand. Then just practice. If you only have an extractor gun, then you'll not be quick. The empties aren't heavy enough to slide out of the barrel quickly when turned upside down, though I've found the shorter the brass the better in that case. thanks rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Give this a go http://www.monkeyloader.com/ have to admit it looks good, but £90!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Just be happy with having shot two pinks and don't get greedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin g Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Could try double gun and have your mate loading... Try not clash barrels though if you do.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody walloper Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 just drop one in the top barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 practice on a "flush" at the clayground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbybox Posted October 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Just be happy with having shot two pinks and don't get greedy. Don't get me wrong I was delighted to shoot two pinks, even more so with a L+R. This problem isn't only related to shooting pinks though, I've often felt restricted when shooting pigeons or crows just the same. Give this a go http://www.monkeyloader.com/ This looks pretty good but as above, £90 seems very pricey to me! I've looked at the Speedloader Swift as well which could be more like what I'm after. I'm going to practice shooting with two cartridges between my fingers of my left hand and see how I get on... The gun is an ejector so that's not a problem. Cheers for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 (edited) Cheers guys, a semi auto is something I intend to get in the future but at the moment I'm restricted to my O/U due to finances. Also, as I understand it I'd only be able to use a 3-shot on geese and I can't justify a second gun for that one extra shot. I'm really looking to improve my reloading technique and speed as it has held me back in the past when shooting pigeons & crows also! I'm not really getting this, have carts ready, prepared, to hand......Practice! Plan a bit and this can be achieved quickly. Maybe this...... http://www.speedloader.co.uk/ But if you are really struggling for pigeons/crows why not a FAC shotgun? Edited October 8, 2013 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
station Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 practice on a "flush" at the clayground. Great idea - We do a 60 bird 2 man flush and it's the fastest fun shooting ever ! Definitely speeds up your reloading technique. As others have said you just need to practice practice and practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I'm not really getting this, have carts ready, prepared, to hand......Practice! Plan a bit and this can be achieved quickly. Maybe this...... http://www.speedloader.co.uk/ But if you are really struggling for pigeons/crows why not a FAC shotgun? IIRC sporting gun or similar gave something similar to them away with the mag a good few years ago and I really liked them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNS Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 have to admit it looks good, but £90!!!!!! Save your money, they're rubbish. Components probably cost a fiver and the ideas worth a tenner. £90 is a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyNCC Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Good idea I thought actually that's a really effective simple design then £90 though they misplaced a decimal point Going to have a crack at making my own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Have a gander http://www.sportinggun.co.uk/instruction/505301/How_fast_can_you_stuff.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 For double barreled guns Speedloader Swifts as shown above, or even cheaper, just buy a Prodec clip belt and arrange the cartridges in pairs. They've available from http://www.normanclark.com/opening_page/opening_page.htm for about £25 and they hold 30 cartridges. Prodec clips on a belt; Once you move into semi-auto or pump, the type of belts we use for Practical Shotgun are what you're after (8 cartridges loaded in <3 seconds possible) but the cost quickly ramps up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Concentrate on the birds you're shooting with the two chances you've got before you start thinking about the next bird.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexcernui Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Don't think they are legal in the uk but chiappa do this http://chiappafirearms.com/product/2628 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I suggest you employ a loader and double gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Don't think they are legal in the uk but chiappa do this http://chiappafirearms.com/product/2628 Cannot see any reason why it would not be legal! There was a side by side by side 16 bore that came up for sale a while back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbybox Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Cheers for the suggestions folks, I think I'll invest in some Speedloader Swift! I also plan to get some 'flush' practising in at my local clay ground, if they do it that is... Concentrate on the birds you're shooting with the two chances you've got before you start thinking about the next bird.... As per my original post I'd successfully killed two geese with my first two shots. As I'm still relatively new to this I was looking for help on reloading technique/tips that will no doubt help me in years to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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