Tomo-1 Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Hi. I have had my very nice Armsan a612 (in camo) for about 6 months now. I got it as it is ideal for wildfowling, being proofed for steel. I also use it for pigeon shooting. I thought that by now I should be used to it and that maybe my results would improve. I have shot at a fair few clays since October, but I still can't hit a barn door at 5 yards! It's probably me that is at fault, I just need to be sure. Has anyone had experience of the choke/cartridge/pattern with this gun? I have had a few lessons as I have recently returned to shooting after a long break, I hit a few every now and then, but no consistency. I need to use it on a pattern plate. It has the factory choke with 3 notches (1/2, modified) as recommended by my instructor. I was thinking of going to Holland and Holland for a gun fit. Can anyone recommend a similar service in North Essex/South Suffolk? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Can you shoot well with any gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 You have sort of answered your own question , you need to pattern it , if its not shooting where you are looking it will never be much use. Its no good going by someone elses pattern as every gun can be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo-1 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Yes Motty or so I thought. I have a JW Tolley which I am a fair shot with. I may book a day at Holland and Holland and spend some time on the plate with the Armsan to see what is going on. I have not heard of such a thing as a fitting service for a plastic stock gun. I get the impression from the manual that its more of a DIY effort. I had my game gun fitted by a gunsmith, although I was 17 at the time and am now a very different shape! Not so much a stick insect more of an hulk....haha. I wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytheboy Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 They shoot really flat, try aiming higher than you would usually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo-1 Posted April 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 How do other people fit their own guns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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