Choice of Shotgun

[Victor]

I am interested in buying either a new Lanber or Lincoln 12b o/u m/c with 28 inch barrels, for use pigeon and game shooting. The guns I have in mind are the 'Lincoln Premier' the 'Lanber Field' and the 'Lanber Field Deluxe'. My knowledge of the later two is a little limited, is there a great deal of difference between the two guns? (I have also seen a Lanber Field Delux, but assume this is the same gun as the Deluxe - is this the case?). I am a little concerned regarding the weight of each of the three guns, and if all else being equal with the guns this would be a deciding factor. Could you advise as to the assciated weights?

[LEFTY478]

Lanber Field is fixed choke 1/4 & 1/2 the Deluxe is M/C, both appx 3.3kg, some details here

 

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Lincoln Premier 20B reviews here

 

Good luck.

[alanlee]

I am interested in buying either a new Lanber or Lincoln 12b o/u m/c with 28 inch barrels, for use pigeon and game shooting. The guns I have in mind are the 'Lincoln Premier' the 'Lanber Field' and the 'Lanber Field Deluxe'. Could you advise as to the assciated weights?

 

Unless you intend keeping the gun for a long time, then none of the above are a good choice, as they are all 'budget' guns, and will fall dramatically in price once they have left the shop. For a similar price, you can buy a 2nd hand better quality gun from one of the big makes, Berretta, Browning or Miroku.

If you are bothered about the weight of the gun, then you really need to try them out before buying, even though guns weigh roughly the same, many feel totally different when held, and then they feel different again when fired.

I was after a trap gun recently, I tried 4 for size in the shop, and settled on a Berretta, then, took it outside to try it out, and found it was horrible when fired - although dry fitting was good, it didnt fit when fired, and wasnt shooting where I wanted it to.I then took out a Miroku, which didnt feel as good when mounted, but it hit every clay I tried - I then bought it.

This was at Kibworth Gun Shop in Leics., where they let you try out some of the guns before you buy, and now, i dont think I'll ever buy another gun without trying it first.

If you are intent on buying new, then have a look at the Bettinsoli range - they are roughly £650 new, and are lovely guns for the price.

Alan.