Simonmealing001 Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 I looking at my first gun I'm a noob so are the aya no3 12g any good as a starter gun Or would I be better going for a over and under in which case would something like a Lanber 12 gauge Field I have been looking at a revo premium game 12g which is a o/u and about £500 so looking at spending around that any ideas please would be good thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElvisThePelvis Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Great guns but try ou and sxs and see what suits you, don't listen to everyone pushing you into ou unless that what's right for you. Revo stink, much better options out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 O/U may be a better choice ,i have a lanber O/U and its a good guns For your budget you will have a goo choice of lanber ,rizzini ,aya and maybe even the lower end of winchester and browning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 a Lanber is a good gun to start with...............i shoot sxs always have done i have aya 4..........a side by side is more difficult to learn to shoot than a over and under....try before yo buy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 As ditchman says you need to try both and see what works best for you. A well fitting gun is more important than the make so I would suggest you buy from someone that know what they are doing (gun fit wise). You would do far worse than contacting wabbitbosher on here as he will not only sort you out with a bargain but also help ensure what you choose fits you. I have an AYA No.3 and like it alot but my go to gun is my OU which I use for clays, pigeon and game. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 as above,I would say don't buy anything at this point as you need to decide between s/s and o/u as a fundamental well before deciding which actual gun...for your budget the 2 guns identifed(AYA & Lanber) are sound makes but really need to go shoot a few guns first/decide the s/s v o/u bit then worry about actual gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewluke Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 O/U may be a better choice ,i have a lanber O/U and its a good guns For your budget you will have a goo choice of lanber ,rizzini ,aya and maybe even the lower end of winchester and browning how would you know until you have tried?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve d Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I looking at my first gun I'm a noob so are the aya no3 12g any good as a starter gun Or would I be better going for a over and under in which case would something like a Lanber 12 gauge Field I have been looking at a revo premium game 12g which is a o/u and about £500 so looking at spending around that any ideas please would be good thanks guys Where abouts are you? Ive got a 30" sxs non ejector that you can have gratis if youre local enough, its in good condition and will get you going until youve got a better idea of what to spend your hard earned on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPhantom Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 The OP hasn't indicated what he would be using it for - clays or rough shooting / game. Makes a big difference on the choice. For clays, an o/u would be the obvious choice and if doing more rough shooting a nice light side by side could be a better option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 If, as your OP would indicate, you're looking at a game gun and you've come across a nice No 3 which has taken your fancy, buy it. Whereas an OU is better for clays, there's nothing like hitting them with a nice SbS to bring a stupid grin all over your face. It's a given that you'll end up with more than one gun (remember that when you buy your cabinet!) so as sure as night follows day another will soon follow and if you do shoot the clays, an OU is the next logical step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewluke Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 The OP hasn't indicated what he would be using it for - clays or rough shooting / game. Makes a big difference on the choice. For clays, an o/u would be the obvious choice and if doing more rough shooting a nice light side by side could be a better option. the models that OP has been considering are field/game guns so i would guess he's looking for a gun for field/game shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 It's a given that you'll end up with more than one gun (remember that when you buy your cabinet!) so as sure as night follows day another will soon follow and if you do shoot the clays, an OU is the next logical step. And then a semi auto, a hammer gun, a pump oh and knockabout OU for when its tipping it down... Or is that just me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpredder Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 AYA No3 is not always field/game spec -- there are also 3” magnum wildfowling models with semi-pistol grip stock, weighing in the region of 7.5lb, that could be very suitable if the OP wants to be involved in clay shooting. Most of the magnums have 28” or 29” barrels, but some are 30”, and Elderkins sold quite a number of the “Super Solway” version with 32” barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewluke Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 AYA No3 is not always field/game spec -- there are also 3” magnum wildfowling models with semi-pistol grip stock, weighing in the region of 7.5lb, that could be very suitable if the OP wants to be involved in clay shooting. Most of the magnums have 28” or 29” barrels, but some are 30”, and Elderkins sold quite a number of the “Super Solway” version with 32” barrels. AYA no.3 is definitely not a clay gun, the OP said "Or would I be better going for a over and under in which case would something like a Lanber 12 gauge Field I have been looking at a revo premium game 12g" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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