Tomo-1 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Hi, I am new to this forum, thanks for your input in advance. Sorry if I ask any daft questions: I used to (about 20 years ago) do a fair bit of pigeon/pheasant/partridge/rough shooting. I have been out for the occasional clay shoot so am not totally rusty. I have always wanted to get out on the marsh and this year have joined a club on the east coast. I have been along to a walk about of the marsh access areas etc and am due to go out with a club member. I am not expecting to shoot straight away, however, and here is the main question: I have a side by side J and W Tolley 12 which I will keep for inland shooting and a 1982 side by side 12 Spanish Gorosabel which I would like to use for the odd shot given the chance on the marsh. It is not proofed for steel. I have been told that Bismuth 3's would be best for Mallard etc. I have tried various gunshops and Bismuth may as well read...hen's teeth as these are rare also! What alternatives would you recommend please. I intend upgrading to a semi-auto at some stage but want to learn the ropes first, or should I trade the Gorosabel? Where do people buy/sell guns these days? it used to be in the back of the shooting times.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 If your gun is a 3" magnum in good condition and hasn't got full fixed chokes, I would try some steel. Bismuth 3 are a bit over the top for your average mallard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barls2-9-12 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Bismuth 32G 5s will do for duck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 If your gun is a 3" magnum in good condition and hasn't got full fixed chokes, I would try some steel. Bismuth 3 are a bit over the top for your average mallard. +1 what chamber length/proof is gun?..foreshore ducks 32g 3/4s in steel...ask your guide what they typically use..and if in doubt with your gun ask your local gunsmith if gun up to it.....personally a good condition gun with right chamber length I would happily put non magnum steel shells through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo-1 Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Thanks for your replies. I have just been to a gunsmith for his opinion on steel through my non magnum Gorosabel. He said that the right barrel would be OK but the left would probably end up with a blown choke. Chamber is typical 2 3/4 inch. Is there a readily available alternative to bismuth? The shops I have been to don't have any. Is there a regular supplier of Wildfowling cartridges or is it a case of looking around. Where would you all look for a good used or maybe new wildfowling gun? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 If you can't find any locally, try online... Just Cartridges for one example. There is a delivery charge to overcome but if ordering a slab of clay cartridges or pigeon cartridges and a box or two of bismuth, it is bearable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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