muncher Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 I have given up with my Browning S\A. 4 times back to gunsmiths and a S\A expert and still after a few rounds are fired it jams so I am looking for a new gun that will handle 3 inch steel in comfort. This winter I have been using my old AYA No 3 3 inch magnum and its been ok for duck with 32 and 34 gr loads of steel , but it cant take the heavy loads of steel for geese ( BB are almost impossible to get in 32 gr loads ) and I have been using my rapidly dwindling stocks of hevi-shot and Tungstun. In an ideal world I would like a S\S , but 3 inch steel proof S\Ss seem to be few and far between and those I have handled seem to have poor balance and feel like lumps of gas pipes rather than a sporting gun. O\Us are a non starter for me so it looks like it has to be a S\A. Having spent a fortune on my Browning a gun that has been a problem since day one I am not inclined to spend a thousand or more on another so thinking about the cheaper end of the market. Escorts did have a lot of bad press though the later guns seem to be a lot better. However I have been looking at the Armsan A612 3 inch. It handles like a dream and though I have not shot it feels like a nice gun. The gunsmith assures me that he has sold quite a few and had no bad feedback, but that could be just sales talk! Has anyone on here experiance with the Armsan A612 , 3 inch ? Not had any use of one but the franchi is supposed to be good and has a 7 year warranty with 3 1/2 chamber at around £500 got to be worth a go . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 A second hand SX3 may be an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Not had any use of one but the franchi is supposed to be good and has a 7 year warranty with 3 1/2 chamber at around £500 got to be worth a go . I thought they only did the infinity in 3" , they certainly have a good reputation though and around £550 new I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Thanks for the comments so far guys. Sorry but this topic seems to have got double posted somehow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 (edited) Old Benelli Back Eagle with just 26" tubes and a Patternmaster choke seems to work for me. Never let me down and I have had it for years and years. Very light and will handle the big bb 3.5" carts as well. No big kick either. Had it camouflaged by Rifle Craft in Harleston. Sorry you are having problems mate. Edited March 6, 2016 by Grandalf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E27N_JD Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Enjoy your trip into the life of wildfowling ,,but first I have 6 Fordson E27N s in Our Tractor shed ,just thought you would enjoy reading that !!! I am sure their are some on here more qualified than me to give you info as to what gear you need .. All I can suggest is you need to be Thick Skinned !!! haha i couldn't help but chuckle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Haha Kent! I bet I'll end up talking rubbish to the dog though! Cheers guys. ******...thought that was compulsory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallyshag Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Having just read this topic has re-lit my desire to give wildfowling a go. I have shot for many years but lost interest 4 years ago and only recently have I actually opened the gun cabinet up. Typically none of my old clobber fits anymore and the lab is getting on a bit as well.... Also, there is no 'fowling over here, which is a problem.... Id love to find an old punt to restore.... As if I have the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Where are you Mallyshag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Where are you Mallyshag? I am guessing Isle of Wight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallyshag Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 I am guessing Isle of Wight Bang on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 And there was me getting an atlas out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallyshag Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 And there was me getting an atlas out... Look for the **** hanging from the bottom of England.....or Portsmouth as it's also known.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 You have a couple of clubs close to you. Look for the **** hanging from the bottom of England.....or Portsmouth as it's also known.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallyshag Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 You have a couple of clubs close to you. Really? None over here AFAIK as the RSPB own all the marshland... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 http://www.ladwaca.com/ http://chichesterwildfowlers.org/ Both next door to Portsmouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallyshag Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 http://www.ladwaca.com/ http://chichesterwildfowlers.org/ Both next door to Portsmouth. Ahh... OK... Yes I'm aware of these and actually sent one of them an email regarding joining. Still waiting for a reply. The problem is that to actually get there isn't that easy (or cheap!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 You need a boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallyshag Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 You need a boat. Wildfowling out of a RIB is probably frowned upon, but I would love to have a go at Punt Gunning.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Apologies, I misunderstood you, I thought you were in Portsmouth, not on Wight. Ahh... OK... Yes I'm aware of these and actually sent one of them an email regarding joining. Still waiting for a reply. The problem is that to actually get there isn't that easy (or cheap!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallyshag Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Apologies, I misunderstood you, I thought you were in Portsmouth, not on Wight. Yeah, the Oil o Woi.... surrounded by water, no 'fowling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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