beanieboy Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I own a wee Miroku 800 skeet o/u 26" - needless to say it won't kill at range, however I was wondering if I used 5's [32 or 34g] instead of my current 32g 6's, would it make much difference? Would 34g shells be 'thumpy'. I really like this wee gun and it suits me very well, however it would probably cost more than the gun is worth to have chokes fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Is it Skeet choked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanieboy Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Yes, it's skeet and skeet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Yes, it's skeet and skeet. Sorry, I should have worded that better, is it Fixed? Even if it is don't be too concerned, not necessarily ideal for wildlife but as for killing at range, it will make very little difference as long as your shot is centred! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanieboy Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I was just hoping the 5's might give a bit more hitting power - I really like this little gun - very pointable and built like a tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 What are you shooting at, I like 32 5's as a general cart at this time of year anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanieboy Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Just general rough shooting, but there are a lot of pheasant and duck on the lands I shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Just general rough shooting, but there are a lot of pheasant and duck on the lands I shoot. As earlier #4, if you can shoot straight then don't be overly concerned, 32 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Skeet will be ok a good cartridge and straight shooting. Pattern the gun with a selection may boost your confidence my Mobil choke skeet patterns 1/4 with clear pigeon for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanieboy Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Many thanks chaps - I will give the 5's in 32g a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 shouldnt be over the top money to thread for chokes surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 shouldnt be over the top money to thread for chokes surely? £255 + vat you may pick up a set of longer tighter choked barrels for less (would need fitting to action) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I shoot an old skeet gun with fixed choke, shoots just fine with 32 6's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 £255 + vat you may pick up a set of longer tighter choked barrels for less (would need fitting to action) HOW MUCH!?!? where is that from? I could get a new rifle barrel for that and get it threaded for a moderator with more requirements for precision threading than a shotgun choke job! like you say, spare barrel time or find another gunsmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 HOW MUCH!?!? where is that from? I could get a new rifle barrel for that and get it threaded for a moderator with more requirements for precision threading than a shotgun choke job! like you say, spare barrel time or find another gunsmith That Nigel Teagues prices only man who does it in the UK and harder to do than a screw cut re crown job. And comes with around £90 worth of chokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 A completely different cartridge required for the ducks, steel, bismuth, et al, all non toxic (the law, whatever you think of it). As for your gun/cartridge question, my dad shoots a 26" barrelled sxs, choked Imp. and 3/8 (Very open chokes - essentially skeet'ish choked) and uses 1 1/16 (30g) 2 1/2" 6's in paper cases for all his non wildfowl shooting without any problems and at all sporting ranges for game and pigeon. I think it's a non issue, with such an open choked gun I would want to keep the pellet count up and 6's have the energy to kill out 40 yds. Just general rough shooting, but there are a lot of pheasant and duck on the lands I shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 That Nigel Teagues prices only man who does it in the UK and harder to do than a screw cut re crown job. And comes with around £90 worth of chokes. Indeed much harder to do than a moderator thread needs doing twice and reproof..... Someone mentioned you could now have briley chokes retrofitted Chris potter possibly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Bloke I know has an old 101 fixed at skeet and skeet. He just changes his cartridges dependant on quarry.... He doesn't miss much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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