Oli383 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Hi guys, Been hovering aout over the forum latley and though I would join in. A bit about me, I am 16 have been shooting air rifles for 5 years mainly vermin on local permissions, Have had a BSA R10 mrk2 .177 from new for 3 years, I recently did a clay pigeon taster day at college and bloody loved it, was hooked from the first shot I took. I currently dont have a shotgun but me and my father have sent off our certificates, and the cabinet is in, also have had 2 lessons at south worcester shooting club, doing so before i let loose on the vermin and some of the local clubs. Saving up for either a Beretta Silver pigeon 1 or a Browning B525 12 gauge 30in sporter, Think this is what I have narrowed it down to but will put a post or to up and get some opinions. Hope to give out as much of my air rifle knowledge as I can and shotgun when it grows, the forum looks really usefull and am hopeing to find a shooting partner locally so some shooting can be arranged ATB Oli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 welcome Oli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clooney Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Hi ya and welcome to pw , I'm recently new to this forum myself but I have been shooting a few years now , the browning 525 sporter is an excellent gun as I have one my self , I find they handle and perform very well , you won't go far wrong with this shooter , happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli383 Posted October 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Hi ya and welcome to pw , I'm recently new to this forum myself but I have been shooting a few years now , the browning 525 sporter is an excellent gun as I have one my self , I find they handle and perform very well , you won't go far wrong with this shooter , happy days Thanks for the warm welcome both, I have held the browning in local gun shop but they only had 28 inch game version of the beretta and couldnt really see down the rib that well, using a beretta silver pigeon for lessons but it is a mix between sporter and game he said then last time instructer told to have a go with a mirko something as it was the same as the beretta 525 sporter, was really nice and felt better to teh browning. Problem is I prefere the look of the beretta and the wood work but the browning fits me better I think and I can see down the rib and it comes to my shoulder very nice but I dont really like the vented barrel as looks a hassle to clean and I dont like the wood as much or hte safety. I will start a topic i think Many thanks again Oli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE_B Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Hi Oli to PW! Enjoy your visits Hope the wait isn't too long. Great gun the 525 however the final decision is really all down to gun fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli383 Posted October 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy bingo Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 to pw mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Malik Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Hello & Welcome!! like mentioned, gun fit is paramount. Personally i prefer Beretta. They fit me well and i can shoot with them lol! miroku is another good make Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli383 Posted October 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Yep just dont want to get it wrong, oh well got to wait for sgc which is not mean to be the best in hereford I dont think, Thanks for the welcome and all the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Been Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Hi and mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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steve_b_wales Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Hi Oli. Welcome to PW. Enjoy your stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bullet boy Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Hello and Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katash Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 .... got to wait for sgc which is not mean to be the best in hereford I dont think .... I'm from Hereford too and had to wait 10 weeks for my last renewal 3 years ago (although it did include an FAC grant) .... I think its worse now as WM have merged with another licensing dept (Warwickshire I think) - Hope yours comes soon and welcome to PW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli383 Posted November 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 I'm from Hereford too and had to wait 10 weeks for my last renewal 3 years ago (although it did include an FAC grant) .... I think its worse now as WM have merged with another licensing dept (Warwickshire I think) - Hope yours comes soon and welcome to PW. Thanks well my dad can hopefully make it quicker as he knows the feo, Nice to see someone else in hereford, if your ever up for pairing up for some vermin controll then tell me as i have permissions, if you do then im sure we could take it in turn or something as it would be really nice to have a shooting buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katash Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) Sounds like fun, I have a coupple of permissions you could come visit while you are waiting for your ticket although the bunnies are a bit thin this time of year Edited November 2, 2013 by Katash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Welcome to the PW forum :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli383 Posted November 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Thanks for the warm welcome guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sando994 Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Hi Oli I've got a silver pigeon (for clays) and I love it!! But as people have said its down to what gun fits you best. I also have a bsa ultra multishot and a webley & Scott 810 semi auto for rough shooting. What shooting grounds do you use in Hereford?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli383 Posted November 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Im having lessons at south worcester shooting ground and dont shoot anywhere in hereford just a few local permissions. I just dnt know wether to go new or second hand as if I went second hand Im thinking of getting a second hand hatsam escort for rough shooting Thanks for the welcome ATB Oli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katash Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 (edited) Oli - everyone slags off the Hatsans - my mate Adam has one and I'd gladly swap my SA for his - it NEVER jams and it shoots fantastically, I've thought about getting one, only criticism I can give is the choke keeps coming loose And as I said the other night - would you be happy taking a posh gun rough shooting? Edited November 7, 2013 by Katash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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