Dave-UK Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Hi my name is Dave, My family and I recently moved to Dereham, Norfolk, and what a lovely part of the world it is too. I spent 22 years in the British Army, but have been out for some years now. I’ve always wondered about shotgun shooting, but never knew anyone that took part. Until recently. A new friend invited me have a go, he took me for practice at Mid-Norfolk shooting , where we spent a few hours shooting, that was it, I’m hooked, I couldn’t stop smiling. Don’t get me wrong, I was **** but it was great fun. I then took my wife to a 20 min taster lesson with an instructor to see how she liked it, she didn’t stop smiling for days. We both applied for out SGC, and 10 days from printing the form out our certificates arrived in the post. We both had a proper lesson, and had some good advice, above all we were told not to buy a gun yet, try as many as you can for fit and feel. Jo wants a 12G 28” gun, I would like a 30”, we used 21g cartridges and Jo found them fine with no recoil problems. I’ve used both 21’s and 28’s and didn’t notice any difference To be honest I’m chopping at the bit now, I want to buy a gun, I fell in love with a new Caesar Guerini Challenger Sporter (£2644 new) my wife has her eye on a Silver pigeon or a maroku, both second hand but good condition, our RFD said we can take any second hand gun out for a try before you buy, so that’ll be the next thing we do. I’m in two minds now, as I can’t try the Challenger because it’s new I’m toying with a good second hand gun, they have a nice Gold E, but like my instructor say’s there more that on gun shop, anyway enough from me, glad I found this forum, my wife and I look forward to participating and meeting new friends along the way. Stay safe all Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Hello and Welcome Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Hi Dave. Welcome to PW. Enjoy your stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Welcome to PW and to norfolk, some good shoots around the county, tas valley near long Stratton, wymondham gun club and plenty more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE_B Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Hi Dave, to PW! Enjoy your visits . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-UK Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Thanks for the welcome folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Welcome to the PW forum then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Welcome to the forum Dave, there are a few ex army bods on here so you will fit right in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 welcome....you think you are "hooked" now, wait until you start decoying pigeon ! "utrinque paratus" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Churchill Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 to PW and Norfolk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashgun Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Welcome Dave and your wife, I also shoot at taverham and I shoot a gold e you cant go far wrong with a gold they are a very proven gun , I also have a silver pigeon its a lovely gun . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Hello Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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