Kevinjohnson34 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I'm looking to buy my first gun and wouldn't mind some advice from more experienced shooters, I will be mainly shooting clays to start with but will also be shooting game (I am in the process of training a 13 week old wirehaired Visla puppy as a gundog) I have a budget of £400-£600 and would like something to get me started but will last me until i'm ready to move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashman1 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 You will get loads of different opinions alli would say make sure it fits and feels right atb and enjoy what you choose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawn Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I would advise a Lincoln shotgun of some sort, very good shotguns. But May be slightly above your budget, Or have a look for a second hand rizzini e or b shotgun, very nice guns and nicely in your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Buy yourself a multi choke over and under . You will then have a gun that you can use for field shooting and for clays . £500 will buy you a nice second hand gun . Don't worry to much about fit ,as any gun can be altered to fit you . Don't buy a gun that is miles to short for you but don't worry about a gun that is to long . Consentrate on buying the gun you fancy at the price you can offord . Guns are made to average sizes , which means they don't fit anybody but nearly fit most . Any gun can be altered to fit you at not to much money . Never buy a gun that needs the stock extended , they look ugly and will bring the price down . Good luck . Harnser. Edited May 13, 2014 by Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Plenty of choice look at Lanber, browning medalist (FIAS), Winchester, Miroku. I would advise looking for a used gun and try before you buy worth having some lessons to get a good grounding in technique and what fits/feels right. The gun shop Rugby isnt too far from you and have a decent choice also Barby sporting do lessons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travlaa Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Unlikely to get a miroku for that sort of money. Lanber is worth a look. I haven't personally owned one, but heard good things about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I shouldn't be over fussed about a multi choke personally (they tend to sell for more for one thing) There isn't much you cant shoot at with 1/4 and 1/2 fitted. Going to be controversial here and say Consider a Baikel o/u for less than your budget, spend the rest on shells and lessons, these guns are hard to break and cheap to buy. Ok you might not feel quite right turning up to a posh day with one but those days are not around yet and its always good to have a cheap gun for those mucky wet days on vermin and fowl. Bought at under £300 possibly less than £200 second hand you wont loose anything when you sell if you do, I should check whatever you buy fits something like though as fitting and re-finishing isn't cheap and adds nothing to the resale of a cheap gun if it fits you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Unlikely to get a miroku for that sort of money. Lanber is worth a look. I haven't personally owned one, but heard good things about them. I did..... http://www.gunstar.co.uk/miroku-800-12g-shotgun-for-sale-in-dorset/Shotguns/655061 http://www.gunstar.co.uk/miroku-800-trap-12-gauge-shotgun-for-sale-in-lancashire/Shotguns/641597 http://www.gunstar.co.uk/miroku-800-12-bore-gauge-shotgun-for-sale-in-tyrone/Shotguns/660620 http://www.gunstar.co.uk/miroku-3800t-1-12-bore-gauge-shotgun-for-sale-in-lincolnshir/Shotguns/640524 http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Miroku_Shotgun_For-Sale_140513145242488 http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Miroku_Shotgun_3800-Grade-1_For-Sale_140121104224001 http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Miroku_Shotgun_MK-60-Grade-1_For-Sale_140512122508946 Now not multichoke or steel proof. Now this is multichoke http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Miroku_Shotgun_7000_For-Sale_140501114029501 Edited May 13, 2014 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashman1 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Iff I had to say good gun for your price lanber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travlaa Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I did..... http://www.gunstar.co.uk/miroku-800-12g-shotgun-for-sale-in-dorset/Shotguns/655061 http://www.gunstar.co.uk/miroku-800-trap-12-gauge-shotgun-for-sale-in-lancashire/Shotguns/641597 http://www.gunstar.co.uk/miroku-800-12-bore-gauge-shotgun-for-sale-in-tyrone/Shotguns/660620 http://www.gunstar.co.uk/miroku-3800t-1-12-bore-gauge-shotgun-for-sale-in-lincolnshir/Shotguns/640524 http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Miroku_Shotgun_For-Sale_140513145242488 http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Miroku_Shotgun_3800-Grade-1_For-Sale_140121104224001 http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Miroku_Shotgun_MK-60-Grade-1_For-Sale_140512122508946 Now not multichoke or steel proof. Now this is multichoke http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Miroku_Shotgun_7000_For-Sale_140501114029501 Fair enough, I was thinking more down the route of mk70 or 38 as we were suggesting multichoke. However, my first gun was and still is an mk60 fixed choke and I had no problems what so ever with it. Shoot clays on a regular basis, and occasionally get out for some pigeons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 The 7000 were MC iirc your looking at 25 year old miroku or a 5-10 year old lanber or bettinsoli but I would rather a miroku! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinjohnson34 Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 is their a gun shop anywhere near coventry that has the facilities to let me shot the guns before i buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 The gun shop rugby does just ring in advance Garlands tamworth bound to be more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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