shanekiely Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hey guys So ive just had my SGC come through after getting rid of my FAC for personal reasons. I am looking at buying a single barrel single shot 12g as a cheap starter for knocking some bunnies over. Does anyone have any thoughts or experience with these? My reasons are thus: I like the look - important even though this is an unpopular opinion! I like the smoothness of letting one shot off and quickly stuffing in another instead of letting off 2+1 and having to reload accordingly. They are light They are cheap I've also heard they are a bit of a recoiling gun - best sticking to light loads? I'm previously used to a .308 so shouldnt be too much of a shock? ----------------------------------------------- I'm also looking for any people who wouldn't mind showing me the ropes a bit with bunnies and shotguns and are up to have a chat and a day out in the midlands. Any takers let me know! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo90 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 i have a nice little single shot that is a lovely little gun to use, it cost me a tenner and was as brand new as the gun had been kept as a spare, the chap had developed arthritis and wasnt renewing his sgc so sold it for a tenner......i have spent more on a box of cartridges.....its 12g with a 3 inch chamber and an external hammer, i love this gun for shooting over my ferret and loaded with hull super fast its a good combination. i agree that single barrels have a nice aesthetic line and are lighter to carry when rabbitting and loaded with gear, i think i am too far away to take you out shooting, but i do think single barrelled shotguns do have a place in the cabinet and field, and as you say they are cheap. I know a few people who have singles for such use, including terriermen who use them for shooting foxes. Also on bolted rabbits, you only really get one shot before they are out of range or down another hole, so doubles and semi auto guns can be a bit pointless here is my single barrel shotgun, my ferret and a couple of bunnies i shot with the gun after being bolted by the ferret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanekiely Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Fantastic response, thanks so much for a quick reply! If you ever need a +1 I can always travel! Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Single barrels are by far my preferred shotgun of choice ... l have more success with my single 12 bore than my OU, and its far lighter and easier to carry around the farms. It feels that much easier to get to the shoulder and have the shot off ... lv'e used various weight cartridges and recoil is no worse or better than double barrels. Prefer 1/4 - 1/2 choke with the single .. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy RV Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 You want a greener g.p! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 You want a greener g.p! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo90 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Mine is a BOITO re'una, solid gun, I also have a single shot baikal with ejector (and hushpower moderator) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 You want one of these really U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) or one of these lol my loved camo sneak poachers gun free upload image its a bsa folding poacher gun i got it for £30 seen them less and more .. i like it .. it dont get used much but think il take it out for a mooch soon.. Edited April 25, 2014 by camokid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Speak to welsh warrior as he's an RFD on here and only in the midlands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo90 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 There are a few under 40 quid on uk guntrader.... Not too far from you in brum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanekiely Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Ill take a look! Hopefully popping out for some shopping tomorrow so ill keep you all posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) Keep an eye open for a Webley and Scott model 100 ... semi hammer .. 2 3/4" - 70mm chamber. Camokids single, looking at the photo is the Italian made BSA folding type shotgun. They are nice guns to have a full days shoot. Light as a feather and lve put 36g No3's through one with no excessive kick. BSA Folder has the extractor, the Webley the ejector. Either are fine, through choice l prefer the extractor. Not used a Greener GP .. by all accounts worth having, they interest me! ... then there is the Baikal single. Tends to be tightly choked. Baikal's full choke isnt equivalent to the English full choke. Its what you could call an "extra full choke" .. hit something square on with a Baikal full choke and its a gonner. There is the Cooey, American/Canadian/Winchester singles. Cooey fan adore them, l personally think they are slightly inferior to the Webley 100, Cooey fans would put me in my place if they read this ! ... there is the BSA Snipe. Not owned one. An old gunsmith in passing rates the Webley a more superior single to the Snipe. All l know is that he said that. If its true, its because he's aware it is , l cant in truth say l know. Baikal taken out from 'extra choke to 1/4 - 3/8 - 1/2 choke are fine for 70mm steel as are the folder and Webley. So all ok for in range duck/geese. Persevering with a single really makes it difficult to return to a double barrel. I find l hardly ever use my OU. The only reason l keep it is that l can use 3" magnum cartridges, and to be honest l mainly use steel in 70mm cartidges in singles. l had a deal supposedly inline for a 20 bore sbs, but lve a feeling its likely to fall through. Im thinking if it doesnt come off l will look for a nice Spanish 12 bore sbs. Ideally ld like an English sbs, but house repairs are limiting my cash flow .... lve got to think about my OU .. l might move it on, cant make my mind up, anyhow, none of it matters cause lv'e a single that gives me great pleasure shooting. Edited April 26, 2014 by hoggysreels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 did you manage to find a single barrel shotty ive got a mint 12g baikal.....for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo90 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Further to what hoggysreels said about the bsa snipe, I believe the later models had an inherent problem with the trigger mechanism? And also an issue with the metal plates corroding that surrounded the trigger mechanism, That's all I know about that gun, and to be honest the one I saw did have really bad and strange discolouration on the side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo90 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 This is my single http://www.gunmart.net/gun_review/boito_reuna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masmiffy Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Got a couple of tatty single 12's in cabinet I want rid of as need the space. Ones a BSA the other a Webley & Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Got a couple of tatty single 12's in cabinet I want rid of as need the space. Ones a BSA the other a Webley & Scott Which BSA Single is it .. Snipe or Scout? Is it made in England? Cheers ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Not used a Greener GP .. by all accounts worth having, they interest me! ... . The home guard gun..... http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/281920-greener-w-w-gp-12-gauge/?do=findComment&comment=2513917 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo90 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 That greener gp is for sale only about 10 miles from me....... Tempting My understanding of them is the GP stands for general police and they were used by police in british colonies likes kenya for riot control, one shot then use the gun as a club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 "One shot then use the gun as a club" Sounds a totally plausible British Imperial solution ... If it was 10 miles from me l'd have bought it today...!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo90 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 "One shot then use the gun as a club" Sounds a totally plausible British Imperial solution ... If it was 10 miles from me l'd have bought it today...!! Tempted.....but it isnt needed and i got a new (second hand) gun a month ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo90 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 just seen this pinned topic.... http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/236687-pump-club/ ......... we should ask for this topic pinned/posted for those of us who use, appreciate and can actually hit stuff with a single shot shotgun.............. could then become as the pump thread an ongoing source of info and reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masmiffy Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Which BSA Single is it .. Snipe or Scout? Is it made in England? Cheers ... Not sure mate will have to dig it out and see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanekiely Posted April 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Hi guys! So I nipped to country store in shustoke who were great. I picked up a baikal 12g single shot mp18 (made in ussr) which I had a little shoot of on the day. I got on with it well although 30g #6 kicked like 00buck! Anyway hit a few clays with it and very happy. I wouldnt mind a few more single barrels if you guys can pm me with your guns for sale? Just trying to find a shoot in coleshill or surrounding now. Seems mostly spoken for so if anyone has any oppurtunites to go out with them id be greatful. I can also help with your farmers employee risk assessments as a trade! Im a safety consultant by day. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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