Westward Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 where is Carl Bloxham? Here: http://www.carlbloxham.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 The CG Summit appeals because of the lack of eye dominance and the raised rib. Was thinking it may help with focus? Had some good news today - FEO said he'd be around Thursday ( I only applied a few weeks ago ) - Sussex Police have been nothing but efficient in all my dealings so far. Like many, I'm left eye dominant and shoot from the right shoulder. I keep my eyes open and dim my left eye when mounting the gun, and many, many shooters do that. The size/position of the rib doesn't really come into play, as you *don't watch the gun* In fact, a lot of time if I shoot quickly (skeet for example) I realize I hadn't fully closed the left eye and I see the sides of the barrels, but I still break the bird as was pointing the gun where it should, instead of watching it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Ben you have pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecash Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 (edited) make sure the gun fits - if it doesn't forget it - otherwise you could spend a fortune trying to make it fit Edited March 12, 2017 by joecash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke748 Posted March 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 make sure the gun fits - if it doesn't forget it - otherwise you could spend a fortune trying to make it fit Heh - At the mercy of whatever gunshop i go to here, as I really can't tell what fits being a beginner. That's why i was thinking the CG summit ascent as it seems pretty adjustable. Twiddling my thumbs now waiting for the licence so just need to get my **** in gear and test some out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecash Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Heh - At the mercy of whatever gunshop i go to here, as I really can't tell what fits being a beginner. That's why i was thinking the CG summit ascent as it seems pretty adjustable. Twiddling my thumbs now waiting for the licence so just need to get my **** in gear and test some out no need to be - a decent instructor should make you fully aware of what gun fit means - google gun fit or shotgun gun fit to see whats involved - no need to spend a fortune - open a new topic on gun fit here - plenty of knowledgeable members Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussex gardener Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 (edited) I thought that I would throw in my opinion and experience for what it's worth. I have been shooting for just over a year, and when my sgc came through in August I rushed out with my limited funds and purchased a Lanber sporter with 28" barrels in very nice condition. I was initially pleased with it and put down a lot of misses to my inexperience, which to be fair would of accounted for a Lot! I then, through pigeon watch, met two guys local to me that invited me to join them at willow farm. I shot ok, perhaps in low 20's but wasn't to disappointed. We started going clay shooting fairly regularly and when I used one of their guns, a B725 sporting, my scores improved so I looked at what was different. Aside from it being of superior build quality, the stock was a longer. The length of pull being 15" vs. My 14.5" so I patterned my gun to see what was effected, my center pattern was falling about 18" high of my bead,so I added a leather stock adjuster. Bingo, much more where I wanted it! So I started to look at a replacement gun, as the stock jonny was less than ideal. My start point was the 725, and I looked at a couple and felt sure that when funds allowed I would get one. Then I started reading gun magazines, looking at Rizzini for a custom stock out of the box, Chapuis the same, but all very pricey for me. Then almost by accident I looked at a ceaser and I fell instantly in love, it came up like my friends 725, only it was a little more slender in the forend which suited my little hands nicely. Almost by coincidence, I was told that I had inherited a small legacy and my opportunity came, however I was still very apprehensive as I've never had this amount to spend on a single item, just for myself, so I searched ceaser on PW. I was really impressed with the good stuff people had to say about Anglo Italian arms Ltd. So I gave them a call... I have seldom had such an in depth, positive and under pushy chat in my life. I was offered a visit to their depot to choose my gun, and because that wasn't possible, they photographed and emailed me photos of of the stocks so that I could choose my preferred highly figured walnut. It was with my RFD the following day, and I picked it up yesterday. I am over the moon with my purchase, the standard of service, the quality of the gun and the accessories that come with it. I used it today at Normanhurst on a 50 clay sporting and shot better than ever, those that I missed were entirely me getting used to the crisp light trigger. It looked like a million dollars on the rack beside some pricey beretta and brownings, including a grade 5 725. I cannot tell you how happy I am with my purchase, it's simply incredible. I went for the Maxum sporter 32" and will cherish it always. Edited March 12, 2017 by Sussex gardener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Sussex Gardiner get some pics up of your new gun for us all to drool over. The op might like to see it as his possible first gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke748 Posted March 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 I went for the Maxum sporter 32" and will cherish it always. I think that sentence sums up that whole backstory. Sounds like it will give you a smile for a long time to come, and that's something that's not normally easily bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussex gardener Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 I think that sentence sums up that whole backstory. Sounds like it will give you a smile for a long time to come, and that's something that's not normally easily bought. I read a lot of people criticising the low resale values of CG as the only real negative. If your going to start off your new purchase by assessing what it'll be worth in 6 months when your attention wonders to something else, you are surely not purchasing the right gun in the first place in my humble opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussex gardener Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Sussex Gardiner get some pics up of your new gun for us all to drool over. The op might like to see it as his possible first gun. This is the image sent to me by Anglo Italian arms for me to choose my woodwork, which would you choose? I went for second on the left The photo really doesn't do the gun justice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke748 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Yep - For me that would have been the one 2nd in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke748 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 I read a lot of people criticising the low resale values of CG as the only real negative. If your going to start off your new purchase by assessing what it'll be worth in 6 months when your attention wonders to something else, you are surely not purchasing the right gun in the first place in my humble opinion. That's all the fun of forums. Read too much into anything and you wouldn't buy a bean. One of my picks is the browning B725 black edition - A few owners have reported rusting - You half expect something like this afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 I read a lot of people criticising the low resale values of CG as the only real negative. Those people need to keep up. Might have been true 10 years ago but it isn't now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Well thats how I picked up a bargain. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussex gardener Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 I've just filmed a quick video on it and will post it here once YouTube gets its a$$ in Gear! Hopefully it will help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 This is the image sent to me by Anglo Italian arms for me to choose my woodwork, which would you choose? I went for second on the left The photo really doesn't do the gun justice For me last one on the right. Straight grain for me every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussex gardener Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 For me last one on the right. Straight grain for me every time. That's the great thing in my opinion, we all have different tastes, so getting to choose would have prevented disappointment had a wiggly one turned up at your RFD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Here's mine. Lucky I was able to go and choose in person, these are really great guys. In fact I'm getting a beavertail forend for it, and they asked me to send pics of the wood of my gun to make sure they get one that matches as close as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussex gardener Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 (edited) I can't figure out how to rotate the video, but twist your neck Or tilt the screen? Edited March 13, 2017 by Sussex gardener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussex gardener Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Here's mine. Lucky I was able to go and choose in person, these are really great guys. In fact I'm getting a beavertail forend for it, and they asked me to send pics of the wood of my gun to make sure they get one that matches as close as possible. Gorgeous, Neil and Daryl said they were impressed with your Ceaser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 I'm seriously considering the Invictus as my next gun - I have a 32" Summit Impact Black at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Nice video. Ouch my neck is hurting :-) Ah, you must have seen Neil's game gun then? Still pondering getting one just like that, it's gorgeous isn't it? Yours looks fantastic too, good choice! Be careful with your new gun when putting back the forend. It's easy to mark the wood by putting the forend in the 'wrong place'/wrong angle. I know I did, luckily no marks but I've seen other guns (not just SG's, berettas too that have the same setup) with the same marks. Also, the back bored bores can be a BEEP to clean, I use a 20 bore brush mounted on a rod that I fit in my electric screw driver, and wrap a piece of that 'green' kitchen scrubber around it. That and some bore cleaner liquid gives me clean bores. Feel free to message me if you want more details! Otherwise I put roughly 1000 carts/month into it since august, and I've had zero issue, really completely changed my shooting. It's superbly balanced, handles recoil really well too. I've shot 500 clays with it last friday alone in 3 runs, and I wasn't even feeling particularly tired by the end of it. Took some cleaning tho (of the shooter too!) ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussex gardener Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Nice video. Ouch my neck is hurting :-) Ah, you must have seen Neil's game gun then? Still pondering getting one just like that, it's gorgeous isn't it? ) His is a lovely gun and I would like to see one in a sub gauge, I'm very tempted by 28g as a game gun, although funds would only stretch to a Tempio. I don't know if a gun with a naked lady engraved on it would be too much of a distraction for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke748 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 I can't figure out how to rotate the video, but twist your neck Edit the video in youtube. Goto enhancements the wand icon with the sparkles and then bottom right of video should be option to rotate left or right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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