Beaniehurley Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Does anybody know the differance between a sporting gun and a game gun, as I am about to buy my first gun and I don't know which one to get . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 sporting = heavier and wide rib game= light and narrow rib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 sporting = heavier and wide rib game= light and narrow rib In general as above however there can be more differences (Chokes, stock dimensions, chamber, proof) what you going to be shooting with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Also many game guns have a auto safety where sporters generally do not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Game- lighter, narrow rib, usually 7mm, generally used to be fixed choke and an auto safety. Spotter heavier,wider rib, sometimes tapered, multi chokes more common and manual saftey. All this can vary on brand/ model,but that's about it Most types mainly 2 3/4 chambers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 ...and that pretty much sums it up, for more detail go to any manufacturers website and you will see the specifics of the differences! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 It's easier to re-sell a sporter than a game gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAsh Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Tradition game guns were side by side and light to carry for longer periods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaniehurley Posted January 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 If I am about to start shooting about 50/50 clays and game what would I be better off having ,game or sporter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 If I am about to start shooting about 50/50 clays and game what would I be better off having ,game or sporter. A sporter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 agree with Fenboy, but if your game shooting is walked up a 9lb sporter is a heavy lump, probably the best compromise is an MK70 Miroku 30" multi, that would be my choice for an allrounder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 A sporter Yep, start there, and if you like the life you will get a game gun as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 A sporter +1 from me! a good all rounder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg.L Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Im in a similar position at the moment having seen some game guns i like and some sporters. As has been pointed out the game guns are lighter and have a smaller rib. But how does this relate to the shooting? Do you get more recoil with a lighter gun? Are they more difficult to swing? etc. Just trying to get a insight into why a sporter is recommend over a game as an 'allrounder' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 If I am about to start shooting about 50/50 clays and game what would I be better off having ,game or sporter. I'll throw a spanner in the works and say get a game gun and shoot clays with 21G cartridges. My first gun was a sporter as I shot more clays. Got invited on 2 game shoots and arm ached carting the lump of the gun about so have a lighter game gun in addition. I'd rather shoot clays with a game gun (with lighter cartridges) than lug a heavy sporter around a shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Im in a similar position at the moment having seen some game guns i like and some sporters. As has been pointed out the game guns are lighter and have a smaller rib. But how does this relate to the shooting? Do you get more recoil with a lighter gun? Are they more difficult to swing? etc. Just trying to get a insight into why a sporter is recommend over a game as an 'allrounder' lighter guns will always have more recoil, and are much quicker moving. not something that is always desirable for clay shooting. alot of clay shooters like the extra weight for a smoother swing and follow through. using a sporter adds that bit of weight for when your shooting clays, but they generally weigh less than a dedicated clay only gun as the barrels are usually around 28inches, but most are multi choke allowing you to 'choke up' for the extra constriction that you would get with a clay gun. sporters are really designed to be an in-between gun, heavy enough to shoot a round of clays comfortably with decent size carts, and light enough for an average person to carry on a game shoot. quick enough for shooting driven game, but smooth enough to shoot clays... i hope that hasnt confused you!?!?!?!? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg.L Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 No not confused me at all. That all makes sense and has confirmed my thoughts, thanks for clearing that up for me. I guess it comes down to personal preference whether you dont mind carrying something heavier on a game shoot or whether you can cope with a lighter gun for clays. I'll have to see if i can try them both and see what suits me best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAsh Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) There are thousands of second / third hand side by side around so you could easily pick up a sub £300 one for game and a over under for clays again plenty of good guns from £400 plus, new starting about £600 plus and big names from about £1200-1500 Old is not a bad thing in shotguns unless not looked after or shot out Gun Fit, most will be quite a good fit off the shelf and when you have had a few months practice you can get them adjusted to you for about £40 to bend the stock to fit 100% or shorten / lengthen etc maybe a bit more Edited January 27, 2014 by ChrisAsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Depends on wot ur shooting and how much of it, i've always shot sxs but for a new shooter ur probably best to go for an OU, if ur just doing purely driven shooting standing on a peg plus clays the extra weight won't be noticed and will help if fireing a lot of shells, if ur doing a lot of walking up/rough shooting u really wil notice the extra wieght and won't be firing a lot of shells so won't notice the recoil, but ur arm will ache by end of day. I shoot 21g loads on rare occasions i shoot at clays, as shooting 100 odd shells of in quick succesion u do feel it with a light sxs. I personally would reccommend an auto safety model for a new shot (or anyone really), (basically every time u open gun it reapplies the safety automatially) i don't like the fact that someone could be walking round with a closed gun with no saftey on for long periods of time and not even realise. Like the above post said no need to spend vast fortunes on a shot gun, it does not make u shoot any better, it is the fit that will improve ur shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 I agree with Apache and Scotslad. I have both game (o/u and s/s) guns and sporters (o/u), but tend to use a game gun with 21g cartridges for clays and 26, 28 or 30g for game. I find (after many years changing guns and with a choice of a dozen in the cupboard) that I use a 6 3/4 lb s/s for pretty much anything and everything - just use a lighter 21g cartridge when shooting clays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 I have a game gun and shoot clays with 28 grms carts,personally I don't find recoil a problem.i think a game is good if you don't shoot endless clays in a day.a game is good for all,I had a sporter and its too heavy for walking about,but if you're on a peg then there're a good choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 There is a saying 'beware the man with only 1 gun' if u have only the 1 gun u will/should swing it like its part of u, but if ur constantly chopping and changing guns for different tings clays/game esp when starting off u will never get the 'feel' for ur gun., But unlike with rifles the more expense shotgun is not more accurate, so i would buy a cheaper second hand gun and spend the money u save on a lesson or 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coatesy75 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Depends on wot ur shooting and how much of it, i've always shot sxs but for a new shooter ur probably best to go for an OU, if ur just doing purely driven shooting standing on a peg plus clays the extra weight won't be noticed and will help if fireing a lot of shells, if ur doing a lot of walking up/rough shooting u really wil notice the extra wieght and won't be firing a lot of shells so won't notice the recoil, but ur arm will ache by end of day. I shoot 21g loads on rare occasions i shoot at clays, as shooting 100 odd shells of in quick succesion u do feel it with a light sxs. I personally would reccommend an auto safety model for a new shot (or anyone really), (basically every time u open gun it reapplies the safety automatially) i don't like the fact that someone could be walking round with a closed gun with no saftey on for long periods of time and not even realise. Like the above post said no need to spend vast fortunes on a shot gun, it does not make u shoot any better, it is the fit that will improve ur shooting . +1 I personally would reccommend an auto safety model for a new shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 I personally would reccommend an auto safety model for a new shooter. Why is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaniehurley Posted January 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 As I have a limited supply of cash I have been looking at some cheap sporting guns. The one that jumps out particularly is the Revo onyax sport has anybody had any experience with a revo ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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