nicknsd1978 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I weighed my gun the other day after been concerned about its weight. With the luggage scales it weighs 8.73 pounds....I'm about 5'10 medium build. I can't help thinking that it's too heavy....I'm still new to all this but when im on the stand I don't seem to be able to manoeuvre it as well as some of their other people you see. It's mainly just skeet that I'm doing at the mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 If you're concerned it's too heavy then it may be worth doing something... but weight can also be your friend if handled correctly. Consider a session with a good coach because the advice on how to handle your gun may be far more effective and less costly than chopping and changing the hardware. Ive shot with a well balanced 9lb gun and 7.5 lb ones that made pigs on barn shovels preferable Seek the services of the professionals ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 For skeet , yes I would say that is fairly heavy . What gun / barrel length is it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknsd1978 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 It's a browning ultra xsh with adjustable butt plate 30" barrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside1000 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 The general rule is lighter for clays especially skeet and heavier for game guns, 30 inch barrels in my opinion is too long especially for skeet, I used to shoot 26" inch on skeet when I started but now use 28", if your out on a big shoot with lots of high pheasant 30 inch with tight chokes is much better, its always best to get expert opinion before buying your gun as its the single most expensive outlay and the last thing you want to get wrong when starting out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 The general rule is lighter for clays especially skeet and heavier for game guns, 30 inch barrels in my opinion is too long especially for skeet, I used to shoot 26" inch on skeet when I started but now use 28", if your out on a big shoot with lots of high pheasant 30 inch with tight chokes is much better, its always best to get expert opinion before buying your gun as its the single most expensive outlay and the last thing you want to get wrong when starting out. I'm afraid you have this the wrong way round, Lighter gun for game as in theory you are carrying it around all day, (sxs are lighter in general than O &U) and as a rule you fire fewer shots you would want a heavier gun for clays as it aids the swing and with clays you normally shoot a lot more cartridges over a shorter period, the weight helps with the constant recoil, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I weighed my gun the other day after been concerned about its weight. With the luggage scales it weighs 8.73 pounds....I'm about 5'10 medium build. I can't help thinking that it's too heavy....I'm still new to all this but when im on the stand I don't seem to be able to manoeuvre it as well as some of their other people you see. It's mainly just skeet that I'm doing at the mo No decent clay gun is less than 8 lbs, most are between that and up to 9.5 lbs approx, so yours is just about perfect. It does sound as though you're not comfortable with the weight which could either be down to your inexperience of not knowing how to hold it or the balance needing a bit of a tweak. Most good shooters would use 30" guns for Skeet and a great many would even opt for 32", getting a lighter gun could end up with more recoil which is an even worse problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 my game gun is 6lb 12oz...Mid balance................if you have got a heavy gun and it is not balanced nicely it will be a dog to handle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Its the balance that matters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 My clay gun is a hefty lump but very well balanced so when mounted you really don't notice. My synthetic semi auto feels like a child's toy compared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Can you hit wot you aim at , can you lift it ,do you like it if yes Wots the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Can you hit wot you aim at , can you lift it ,do you like it if yes Wots the problem Blunt but true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknsd1978 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Maybe it is my inexperience as my instructor was with me when I bought it...he says it's ok....maybe I should continuo and get more practice. I have been told I should spend 10 mins each night mounting it in front of the mirror to get use to the weight and feel to build up "muscle memory" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknsd1978 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I wish I could hit what I aimed at but that's another issue lol....again more practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I have been told I should spend 10 mins each night mounting it in front of the mirror to get use to the weight and feel to build up "muscle memory" That's good advice right there, but mine gets headaches on the third night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Mines a shade under 10lb and I'm hardly superman... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Never tried a Krieghoff in sporting only as a trap gun, never knew they were that heavy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambhat Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 That sounds a bit bulky to me, especially for skeet, and even if it's well balanced. I'd suggest borrowing someone else's that's lighter and see what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Thanks ill bear it in mind :-) Will mines a custom job and has had a fair bit added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dougall Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 OP, most clay guns are 'heavy' at the start,until you have some degree of muscle memory/get used to regularly shooting.After a while you will not think about the weight of the gun.What made you chose that gun?(there is nothing wrong with it by the way)?If you are mainly going to shoot and stick with skeet then a bit of weight helps soak the recoil of quite regular shots..a light gun whilst perhaps more 'pointable' is not the answer,harder to swing and recoils more.Stick with your gun for a year and forget about its weight,if at that point you still think it is too heavy reconsider.I too have a browning and yes it is heavier than most guns,but for balance/swing etc I don't ever think about what it weighs.. Ed, Your gun is clearly too heavy for you and probably explains why you let one of the RBSS high tower birds get away have you considered the Hatsan semi lighweight,with no bits added??...just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknsd1978 Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 By the sounds of it then I don't think its too bad....will carry on learning with it and then see where we go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I weighed my gun the other day after been concerned about its weight. With the luggage scales it weighs 8.73 pounds....I'm about 5'10 medium build. I can't help thinking that it's too heavy....I'm still new to all this but when im on the stand I don't seem to be able to manoeuvre it as well as some of their other people you see. It's mainly just skeet that I'm doing at the mo This is the issue, not the weight of the gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mick.j Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Skeet is a discipline and is usually shot in a particular way/method. Stance, hold points, target pickup points, gun mount and kill zones (in that order really) are quite crucial to hitting consistent scores. IF and i say IF your gun is very muzzle heavy you will find it harder to shoot skeet well than a nicely balanced gun. Its a very good way to start shooting as it teaches you ALL the basics (well nearly) - going away - incomers - crossers - overhead and quartering Practice practice and more practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknsd1978 Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 You have all given me some great feedback...like you say I just need to get out and practice more....roll on the summer months and light evenings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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