Bass301gmh Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Hi all,  I've made the 'Cardinal sin' of buying a new gun without shooting it 1st 😡. I did lots of research and whittled it down to an A400 Xtreme. It's a gr8 gun and very well built and felt good at the shop. But when I took it home and fired the 50 running shots I have found it too long and front heavy (my DT10 feels better balanced). I've had a number of operations on my left shoulder, which causes problems when I hold the forend. Before you all crucifiy me I know I've been stupid - I'm just looking for advice on whether I should take it back to the shop and see if I can exchange it or try to sell it on?  Gareth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchiet123 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Try taking it back to the shop, but failing that stick it on gun watch for £100 less than you bought it for and hope someone is in the market for it!  Or offer for swap for something of similar value? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Yeh, try the shop first. If they feel they can resell at a good price, they might give you favourable terms.  But you won't know until you ask  Sometimes it's the easier option, even if you lose a few quid in the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwizard Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Give the shop a ring if I were you and explain the problem ,they might have a gun there better suited to your needs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass301gmh Posted February 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I did think about calling them but to be honest I feel embarrassed by it. I did like the Browning Maxus and the Winchester SX3 but all my other shotguns are Berettas and I trust them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I never knew there was any shops that would let you shoot before buying, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Take it back but you will need to be buying another gun from them to get a good price for it, if you sell it privately you will loose at least 25% maybe more, as stated above put it up for £100 less , I wouldn't buy one privately for £100 less than I could buy a new one for, if it was a £300 gun then yes but over a grand no way, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I believe 20% of the price will be VAT - so the shop is likely to knock that straight off, and then apply a discount for it no longer being new depending on how in demand the gun is. Don't know your relationship with the gunshop - seems a little puzzling it was so not right and they weren't able to notice or give input prior to purchase, particularly if you are new to the sport and have given them custom before with your rifles. Â I know you said you did a lot of research, depending on how and where you did your research can have a big bearing. Pretty much everyone rates the gun they shoot, and of the 'independent' writers in the magazines to date, you don't really see any bad reviews. Part of that is because a lot of it is subjective. I have to say on a personal level, I would only buy a shotgun second hand, and I'd always want to put a box of cartridges through it before parting with any money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Been there myself, don't be embarrassed. It is how we learn stuff! Â U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I would be completely honest and let them know you made a mistake, and see what they offer you  I did that a few months ago with a car I owned for a week, it was second hand but they gave me a full refund minus a bit for 2 days 'hire' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 To get the best price for it you may have to sell it privately as Teal said if you brought new 20% is straight out the window . If you know what gun you would like to replace it you could stick it up for a swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimh Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) I'm primarily a rifleman nowadays so we have this problem, not being able to shoot prior to purchase as the shops don't have the facility/training/experience, shotguns are different, if the shop you purchased it from has no affiliation to or access to a shooting ground you should have a strong hand, if you where given the opportunity to shoot prior to purchase you have a weaker hand, re the 20% mentioned, if the gunshop sells you another new gun in the same vat quarter and can 'cook' the books and are willing you have a chance, but all of this relies on the relationship you have with the dealer, and their terms and conditions of sale (check that bit out before contacting the shop) If you simply sought out the dealer for the cheapest price for the weapon purchased you are better off learning and selling private. good luck, the main thing you have learnt, is that what you have is right and if it aint broke don't fix (change it) Â P.S. are there any weights in the butt? Edited February 17, 2015 by kimh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I would be completely honest and let them know you made a mistake, and see what they offer you  I did that a few months ago with a car I owned for a week, it was second hand but they gave me a full refund minus a bit for 2 days 'hire'  You still got the DT10 if so sell the auto at a loss give me it and i will make up the difference for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les*1066 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I did think about calling them but to be honest I feel embarrassed by it. I did like the Browning Maxus and the Winchester SX3 but all my other shotguns are Berettas and I trust them. Â Â I wouldn't worry about being embarrassed - you won't be the first person who has had this problem, and you definitely won't be the last. Â As the others have said, if you don't ask you don't get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I never knew there was any shops that would let you shoot before buying, Â Doveridge have demo guns for the new stock to try out and also will let you try second hand guns in the grounds. I believe some of the other gun shops attached to shooting grounds do this too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass301gmh Posted February 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Thanks Everyone. I'll give them a call tomorrow and see what happens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimh Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 good luck, wishing you well in your return to fitness and getting back on track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lister22 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 cry! try before you buy next time sorry but it must hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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