shredder1uk Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) just looking to purchase my first shotgun after getting my licence and frequenting the local clay club for while. I need to figure out if i need to spend a grand or so on my first gun or just get a cheaper one to start of with.I have just got the local gunshop to get me a browning gti ultra with game scene engraving for me to look at. 30 inch barrels comes with original box 5x chokes key etc. This is up for 995 and seems a really nice gun. Can you tell me what model it is with the engraving and is it a good price. Action is nice and the stock is in good condition with a few small marks. And is it a good starter gun for me or do i buy a cheaper one and have to upgrade in a year or so.thanks in advance.Chris. Edited October 15, 2013 by shredder1uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikk Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 You most definately don't need to spend loads ona first shotgun. Most of the money you are paying is for posh wood and engraving plus the brand name. Most important is the gun fits which might be hard to figure out at first. Spend some of your budget on a few lessons that will do you more good than grade 5 wood. I have two guns one cost me around £2200 and the other cost me £200 and I used both of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredder1uk Posted October 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Thank you. Already had a few lessons so the desion for me is a gun that i won't need to upgrade and holds it money well if I do want to or a cheaper gun than is not worth much when I will wan't to upgrade. I am shooting with the browning tomorrow so i will get them to check the fit etc. Thanks for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexcernui Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 I got 2 baikals, £100 for the sxs and £200 for the ou. Love them. No need to chuck money at your first gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 The Browning is a gun which will last a lifetime and will not lose much value. I have not come across a GTi Ultra with engraving. The Ultras are normally a black action. The GTI S is a game scene. Check on Guntrader. If it is in good nick, it is a decent price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_sti5 Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Forget the price just find one that fits you best... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL S Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 fit and feel not looks or price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredder1uk Posted October 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Im in rugby Warwickshire. I agree if it fits well and you shoot well with it thats the gun you need. I will see how it is tomorrow and go from there. Looking into it the gun seems to be a gti s with the game scene engraving. Cant find a lot of info on them on the net. Gun is really nice fee small marks on the stock nothing that wouldn't come out with steaming. Unfortunately stuck on buying from a dealer as I need to put it on my cc as the wife is taking all my spare cash for our vegas trip in march lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredder1uk Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Well i took the browning out today for a few rounds of skeet. Only shot skeet twice before and hit 20 on the first round and 22 on the second round. gun is a dream to shoot everyone said hitting 20 and 22 i would be mad not to buy it. Going to speak to the wife tonight and all going well tell the gunshop i am having it by friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 seems like your sorted.good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 From the "gun shop rugby"? seems a good fit if you hit 22 on 4th go at skeet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredder1uk Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Yep gun shop rugby. I was pretty happy with hitting 22 just need to keep up the practise. Picking the gun up tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Yep gun shop rugby. I was pretty happy with hitting 22 just need to keep up the practise. Picking the gun up tomorrow I would be happy with that and its over 2 years since i got my gun from there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Glad it's turned out okay. Well done on the skeet - not bad at all. :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredder1uk Posted October 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Cheers guys went to another ground today and used a club gun on skeet. Only hit 10 lol. Defo getting the browning:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightminstrel Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) Nice one, well done, I was in the same dilemma myself for a few months, I set myself a budget of £900.00 , I looked at loads, I turned to another forum for advice (only because I didn't know this one existed at the time ) they all said the same thing..."don't buy a brand new one at that price...buy a good second hand one from one of the 'Big 3' i.e Miroku, Browning or Beretta, as you'll get a better more reliable gun for your money" I nearly made a mistake by buying a new Bettinsoli ! but I ended up buying a used Beretta 686 Onyx...its a terrific Gun, fits me well and I shot with it for the first time the other week, I've never shot so well (been using a club gun for the last few months) looks like you took sound good advice and bought a gem ! Edited October 18, 2013 by Midnightminstrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredder1uk Posted October 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Yeah picked it up today original box all the receipts and certificates choke box and key and alan key for trigger adjusting/changing. It has a cert saying it is a ultra as well so quite a rare gun as I can't find many for sale infact only one other i found. I will get some pics up in a bit of the gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Pretty much any gun can be made to fit. Buy the prettiest one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Yeah picked it up today original box all the receipts and certificates choke box and key and alan key for trigger adjusting/changing. It has a cert saying it is a ultra as well so quite a rare gun as I can't find many for sale infact only one other i found. I will get some pics up in a bit of the gun Where are the photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonix Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Where are the photos? +1 Photos, or it didn't happen! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredder1uk Posted October 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Sorry forgot to post them lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 looks a nice gun all round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pembsboy Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 dont think u need advice 20 outof 22 ?? u need to start coaching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 dont think u need advice 20 outof 22 ? ? u need to start coaching hi fella he ment he shot 20 then 22 out of 25 on the skeet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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