Steve95 Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Just got my shotgun certificate been clay shooting a few time and loved it I won't some advice of buying my first gun thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 A used berreta 682 or 686 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 If your budget is over £500 - Browning/Miroku/ Beretta. Under £500 - Laurona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollieollie Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Go and see the bosher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 One that fits, make is less important Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 It's always the same. One that fits is exactly the right answer however,until you've been shooting a year you won't know what fits coz you won't have a repeatable gun mount or what feels comfortable or what you prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 One that fits, make is less important +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve d Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 https://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/361722-laurona-game-multichoke-12-gauge/?do=findComment&comment=3307076 Could do worse than this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) £800 will buy you a nice used gun that some other poor soul has paid the depreciation on - quality guns tend to lose value for a couple of years then hold steady- more so if they are your normal popular configuration i.e. 28 "or 30" O/U multi chokes. Spending £800 on the guns that you mention will see you losing at least half your money by the time you get it out of the box whereas a used Miroku, Browning or Winnie could possibly cost you nothing if you look after it as you may get back what you paid when you bought it - there's plenty out there so don't rush in. Edited August 24, 2017 by bruno22rf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 One that fits, make is less important hello, plus 1, if you put your location maybe a PW member in your area can recommend a good RFD to go to and try a few in the shop, at least find out that measurement for the stock, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 OP, see previous threads on same topic; in nutshell my view is; 1.no rush to buy try a few 2.2nd hand best value/looked after guns last 3.money spent on a few lessons more important at this point than filling gun cabinet 4.what is your budget? If in doubt buy Miroku/Beretta......likely to always be tradeable if/when you want to change... 5.buy insurance(join BASC/CPSA or whoever) 6.Do you know yet the most likely type of shooting you will mainly do?.......this will impact the type of gun to chose somewhat... enjoy!Shooters are normally a pretty friendly lot.....at your local clay ground say you are new at this game and I would hope you will be welcomed/offered a try on a few different guns etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve95 Posted August 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thanks for advice got a few lessons booked Looking for clay shooting at moment but got permission on land near to me so hopefully a bit of both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Don't get hung up on brand. I desperately wanted a Beretta as it's what I had lessons with.When I went to the gun shop with cash in pocket I ended up walking out with a Miroku MK38.Fit and how it feels is key, not the brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Dont forget there are many British made S xS waiting for new owners at bargain prices. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 well done for booking lessons - by the time you have finished you will have a good idea of several criteria that will make a gun suitable for you. All I would say is if you have any chance at all of going wildfowling/inland duck or geese and you initially want one gun that will cover most of your shooting get something steel shot proof with a 3 inch chamber. A lot of guns in gun shops are not advertised online. Definitely worth a ring around your local shops to ask if they have anything suitable in your price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 You don't give a budget, but there are many Miroku, Beretta, Winchester, Browning, and Lanber Sporting DeLuxe out there for much less than a grand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Go and see the bosherCouldn't agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Don't overlook a decent well made pump or semi for rough shooting. Quite a few out there for under £200 Take your time & shop around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1440 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Medallists are worth a look at there's a few on G trader. Often known as Browning Medallists so worth filtering on Browning guns and have browning Invector multichokes. They were actually made by FIAS which now markets the same gun (or something very similar) under the make of Sabatti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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