Nmb Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Hey, Recently tried a miroku mk60 at a clay shoot. Loved the feel of it and it looked lovely! I have been saving up to buy my dad and I a pair of guns for his 60th and noticed they offer the mk60 as a pair. Mainly been looking at side by sides however given we both shoot O/U's this may make sense. Just wondering if anyone had any advice and experience with these guns? My only concern is we mainly shoot average height pheasant/partridge and I'm worried the 32 inch barrel and fixed chokes may be a but too heavy? Cheers Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Order 30" or 28" FC choke guns are lighter than Multichoke especially Miroku the 32" FC probably balances better than the 30" MC get out and shoot some clays with them Ian coleys has demostrators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Hi Would a pair of guns really suit both of you ? Would you use them for anything other than game shooting ? In my opinion the 32 fixed choke miroke is a very nice gun the chokes don't worry me to much game shooting medium birds are ok and they deal with the high stuff well You can always ease back on your cartridge choice if your worried about hitting them to hard They are a good value pair of guns in my opinion You don't say what you and your dad are shooting at the moment ? All the best Of I have a pair of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 A Miroku is a very nice gun. I use an MK38 32" trap gun for game shooting as well as clay shooting. If you buy days on shooting estates which show high birds you'll be well pleased with them. I would say have the triggers regulated to take the drag and excess play out of them and set the release poundage at a sensible weight. Mine were 6.5lb and 4lb when I got it and I had them reset to 3.25 and 3.5lb in line with my other guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nmb Posted December 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Order 30" or 28" FC choke guns are lighter than Multichoke especially Miroku the 32" FC probably balances better than the 30" MC get out and shoot some clays with them Ian coleys has demostrators. Hi Would a pair of guns really suit both of you ? Would you use them for anything other than game shooting ? In my opinion the 32 fixed choke miroke is a very nice gun the chokes don't worry me to much game shooting medium birds are ok and they deal with the high stuff well You can always ease back on your cartridge choice if your worried about hitting them to hard They are a good value pair of guns in my opinion You don't say what you and your dad are shooting at the moment ? All the best Of I have a pair of them A Miroku is a very nice gun. I use an MK38 32" trap gun for game shooting as well as clay shooting. If you buy days on shooting estates which show high birds you'll be well pleased with them. I would say have the triggers regulated to take the drag and excess play out of them and set the release poundage at a sensible weight. Mine were 6.5lb and 4lb when I got it and I had them reset to 3.25 and 3.5lb in line with my other guns. Thanks for all the replies. I currently shoot a beretta 687 silver pigeon and my dad uses an old Rizzini that he has had for years and is starting to show its age. We both shoot well with our guns but after trying the mk60 I really liked it and started saving. I then noticed they were offered in pairs and felt that after all the years my dad has helped me with shoot fees and cartridge costs etc it would be nice to buy us a pair we could share on the 16-20 days we shoot together. As I said I was just a bit worried that the barrel length would be a bit overkill however as has been suggested we could lighten the loads we use. (Currently black gold 32g 6's) One of our shoots has fairly high pheasant and duck which I'm sure would be perfect for them! They seem like great value for money and although they come in a cardboard box I think they look great as a pair! I had considered side by sides but given that we both have one sitting in the safe hardly used it made sense to stick to O/U's. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 You don't have a location on your profile so it's difficult to give guidance as to places to try them. However, Ian Coley's gunshop at Andoversford near Cheltenham sell a hell of a lot of game guns because of his game shooting agency and they have an excellent sporting layout to try them on. Perhaps a call and speak to Simon or Matt might be of benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hi The pairs come in a double motor case and numbered 1....2 although 2seperate cases would be better in my opinion As other posts have said go and try a few All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamch Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 these guns have had excellent reviews in the sporting press this year, Sporting Gun, Shootig Times, Field etc. Look for the articles on line and see what they say. I was planning on ordering a 28 inch or 30 inch versuion but didnt as you cant get them proofed for HP steel and am after a gun to use for everything inlcuding wildflowing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bungle The Bear Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 I shoot a MK 60 - fixed choked 30" grade 5 Without a shodow of a doubt its the best handling, and value for money shotgun on the market by a mile (only my opinion) it is so perfectly balanced, I personally find the Browning / Miroku stock dimensions are much better than the others big name on the market!!!! I shoot mainly driven game with some walked up stuff it fits the bill perfectly for me and can handle any cartridge / load with minimal recoil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 I shoot a MK 60 - fixed choked 30" grade 5 Without a shodow of a doubt its the best handling, and value for money shotgun on the market by a mile (only my opinion) it is so perfectly balanced, I personally find the Browning / Miroku stock dimensions are much better than the others big name on the market!!!! I shoot mainly driven game with some walked up stuff it fits the bill perfectly for me and can handle any cartridge / load with minimal recoil. I'm have the same gun but the MK70. I agree with the above post. I never change chokes, I wish I bought a MK60 and got the chokes reamed out to 1/4 1/4, good for everything from high pheasants to clays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 I had an MK60 for several years. At the time I found it a joy to hold because the balance and dynamics with the light fixed choke 30" barrels seemed like magic compared to the screw choked versions. Ultimately I found it too lively for clays but I've since tried the 32" version (which wasn't around when I bought mine) and it's definitely more stable in the swing. In your shoes I'd go 32 and never look back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nmb Posted December 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 I had an MK60 for several years. At the time I found it a joy to hold because the balance and dynamics with the light fixed choke 30" barrels seemed like magic compared to the screw choked versions. Ultimately I found it too lively for clays but I've since tried the 32" version (which wasn't around when I bought mine) and it's definitely more stable in the swing. In your shoes I'd go 32 and never look back. I'm have the same gun but the MK70. I agree with the above post. I never change chokes, I wish I bought a MK60 and got the chokes reamed out to 1/4 1/4, good for everything from high pheasants to clays. I shoot a MK 60 - fixed choked 30" grade 5 Without a shodow of a doubt its the best handling, and value for money shotgun on the market by a mile (only my opinion) it is so perfectly balanced, I personally find the Browning / Miroku stock dimensions are much better than the others big name on the market!!!! I shoot mainly driven game with some walked up stuff it fits the bill perfectly for me and can handle any cartridge / load with minimal recoil. MK 70 then these guns have had excellent reviews in the sporting press this year, Sporting Gun, Shootig Times, Field etc. Look for the articles on line and see what they say. I was planning on ordering a 28 inch or 30 inch versuion but didnt as you cant get them proofed for HP steel and am after a gun to use for everything inlcuding wildflowing Hi The pairs come in a double motor case and numbered 1....2 although 2seperate cases would be better in my opinion As other posts have said go and try a few All the best Of You don't have a location on your profile so it's difficult to give guidance as to places to try them.However, Ian Coley's gunshop at Andoversford near Cheltenham sell a hell of a lot of game guns because of his game shooting agency and they have an excellent sporting layout to try them on. Perhaps a call and speak to Simon or Matt might be of benefit. Thanks again for all the great replies. Sounds like they would be perfect for what I'm needing, think I will have to have another shot with one over the Xmas period and spend some money! Cheers nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 I thought all MK60's were fixed choke 1/4 & 3/4 from factory, they are lighter in the forend than a multi mk38 or 70, the 30" is one one most balanced guns I ever owned. Mk's previously owned to date: Mk60 G3 Mk70 G1 Mk38 G5 MK38G3 I've had a few you could say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Not had any of the newer Mks but have had a few of the 3700 series and a 700. Personally I found the 687 to fit me far far better than the Mirokus. I am med height and about 14 stone so a tad on the chubby side. I would have reservations about 32 inch for your dad, fine if he has tried them and likes them but otherwise 28 inch might be more suited especially if he is getting on a bit. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 I think Miroku guns offer great VFM. How about this pair: http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Miroku_Shotgun_MK-60-Grade-5_For-Sale_141024140721001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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