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Sorry everyone but its another what gun thread.

 

After being taken out wildfowling by my mate for the first time I am now well and truly hooked. I am currently looking for a suitable gun for the new season, having looked throught the previous what gun threads many of the recomended guns are way above my budget.

 

I am looking for something hard wearing with a 3 1/2 inch chamber and that I can shoot high performance steel through.

 

The only problem is my budget, I have £400 max but that also includes a few cartridges. So probably nearer the £350-£370 mark ( 3 young kids and a rubbish job cap my budget). I would really like to spend as little as possible so I think secondhand is the way to go.

 

I have been looking at pumps as they are cheaper than semi's and black rather than camo as seem to be a bit cheaper as well.

 

I have been looking at the winchester sxp, does anyone have any experience of them? If not what would you recomend I keep my eye out for over the next few months.

 

thanks for your time

 

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As you are aware you are going to be very limited for your budget , firstly is it foreshore shooting you will be doing ? much chance of geese? if not then chances are you could get a better 3" gun for your Budget .

 

If you need a 3.5" the SXP may be about as well as you can do , or if you can stretch you budget just a tad you could get a new Revo K200 which is a cammo 3.5" over and under

 

Also as above you could also get a Hatsan but although a few love them I would not personally touch but its down to you of course if you want to take that gamble.

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I looked at the hatsans but they seem to have a very mixed review. If it didn't work out for me then I would be stuck as I wouldn't be able to get another gun.

 

It's only goose I'm interested in to be honest and I will only be shooting on the foreshore.

 

Unfortunately my budget is set at £400 for a gun and cartridges.

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Thanks for your replies you give me a few more options to look at. I hadn't even considered an O/U.

 

I'm in no hurry to buy at the moment as the seasons only just finished and I am the type of person who likes to bore my wife with endless internet comparisons before she pipes up with " will you just ******* buy one and shut up"

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Sorry everyone but its another what gun thread.

 

After being taken out wildfowling by my mate for the first time I am now well and truly hooked. I am currently looking for a suitable gun for the new season, having looked throught the previous what gun threads many of the recomended guns are way above my budget.

 

I am looking for something hard wearing with a 3 1/2 inch chamber and that I can shoot high performance steel through.

 

The only problem is my budget, I have £400 max but that also includes a few cartridges. So probably nearer the £350-£370 mark ( 3 young kids and a rubbish job cap my budget). I would really like to spend as little as possible so I think secondhand is the way to go.

 

I have been looking at pumps as they are cheaper than semi's and black rather than camo as seem to be a bit cheaper as well.

 

I have been looking at the winchester sxp, does anyone have any experience of them? If not what would you recomend I keep my eye out for over the next few months.

 

thanks for your time

 

 

I used to use a pump years ago and loved it,i recently bought a benelli super nova and hated it could not get used to it and it fell to bits anyway....total .....!!......I believe the new hatsan escort is far better than the old ones its semi-auto and you can get one for £400 brand new and its I nice looking gun and all you want as a starter gun bud :yes::good:

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Shameless plug for the auction house I work for:

 

http://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/dickins-auctioneers-ltd/catalogue-id-srdic10033/lot-c981a26b-8ecb-4988-901d-a44a00e45f16

 

Brand new Winchester SXP estimated at £350 - £450, brand new in box. Have a look at the other guns too!

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Shameless plug for the auction house I work for:

 

http://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/dickins-auctioneers-ltd/catalogue-id-srdic10033/lot-c981a26b-8ecb-4988-901d-a44a00e45f16

 

Brand new Winchester SXP estimated at £350 - £450, brand new in box. Have a look at the other guns too!

That estimate is more than they sell for and I guess there's a buyer's premium?

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