Gerry78 Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 Marshman dont think there is a all round gun Ive seen over the years some plonkers on clay grounds/ wildfowling /game shoots with expensive guns who couldnt hit a cows **** at 10 yards I went through a time when i was buying and selling guns and wasting money trying to keep up with guys i hunt with not anymore Have a semi auto and A side by side im happy with for all my shooting needs I said in a previous post couple weeks ago brought a baikal o/u to a game shoot guy on next peg had a beretta silver hawk new And was topped out in tweed head to toe i shot double the birds he did because the gun fitted me well Would love to fire a hammer gun havent seen very few here in N Ireland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 Marshman dont think there is a all round gun Ive seen over the years some plonkers on clay grounds/ wildfowling /game shoots with expensive guns who couldnt hit a cows **** at 10 yards I went through a time when i was buying and selling guns and wasting money trying to keep up with guys i hunt with not anymore Have a semi auto and A side by side im happy with for all my shooting needs I said in a previous post couple weeks ago brought a baikal o/u to a game shoot guy on next peg had a beretta silver hawk new And was topped out in tweed head to toe i shot double the birds he did because the gun fitted me well Would love to fire a hammer gun havent seen very few here in N Ireland Sound like a man of my own heart Gerry , I bought two hammer guns in March just before I moved house , they are nice guns , one is a Midland and the other is a Thomas Wild , I only wanted the one that was nitro proofed ( T / Wild ) but the other one was Black powder and had been his stable mate and being it wasn't a lot of money I bought them both to keep them together . When I get time I am going to take it pigeon shooting and hope to rekindle the joy I had when I last used one , if you were this side of the pond and within distance to me , you would be more than welcome to borrow one and come for a days pigeon shooting with me , you never know you might end up with one in your cabinet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 All round shotgun.... hmmmmmm??? Assuming I would not get thrown out of any fancy driven shoot, then I have to go with my original Remington 870 Wingmaster. I would add a 28 or 30 inch barrel with interchangeable chokes, to the two barrels ..26 inch skeet and 30 inch very full choke barrel I have at present. If I had a tenner for everything I have shot with that shotgun I would be a fairly wealthy person. Ultra reliable, just one extractor claw replaced in 30yrs, purchased a pack of five just in case I live long enough to have to replace another . I must see if I can trace the year it was made from the serial number. It was second hand and a five shot when I purchased it from the gun auctions in Birmingham for a song. A Fancy driven shoot with a pump has always appealed to me, must be the del boy in me! Check with Remingtonowners.com, I'm sure they will help with dating your 870, they dated my 1894 SxS and included other info too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Having a very nice gun and not being able to shoot very well is not something to be ashamed of. Same as not being able to buy expensive guns but being able to shoot well it’s either. Both parties will get enjoyment, one from the feel and handling of his nice gun and clothes the other from his or her shooting prowess. Bit like having a fast car or big Range Rover and not driving fast or going off roaring in it. I wonder how some can say their finest SXS is the ultimate all rounder when clearly it’s not. It can’t shoot big heavy loads or Hp steel couldn’t take any abuse in harsh conditions so has nothing ultimate about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Having a very nice gun and not being able to shoot very well is not something to be ashamed of. Same as not being able to buy expensive guns but being able to shoot well its either. Both parties will get enjoyment, one from the feel and handling of his nice gun and clothes the other from his or her shooting prowess. Bit like having a fast car or big Range Rover and not driving fast or going off roaring in it. I wonder how some can say their finest SXS is the ultimate all rounder when clearly its not. It cant shoot big heavy loads or Hp steel couldnt take any abuse in harsh conditions so has nothing ultimate about it. The truth is that there all a compromise thats why we need a lot and spares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 The truth is that there all a compromise thats why we need a lot and spares Aint that the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYA117 Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 I wonder how some can say their finest SXS is the ultimate all rounder when clearly it’s not. It can’t shoot big heavy loads or Hp steel couldn’t take any abuse in harsh conditions so has nothing ultimate about it. AYA No2 3" magnum bored 1/2 choke in both barrels,I think that covers it !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 For a group of people with a common interest, how the debate rages! Its what keeps us coming back to PW Just been speaking to an elderly relative (not a PW member, does not have a computer or mobile!) and mentioned this discussion topic, his opinion was that he had the ultimate! A £12, auction purchase, Cooey single barrel 12g. Why would he need more than one shot he argued, and if he did he would reload, can't say fairer than that I suppose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 It would indeed be a dull world if we all wanted the same thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 I wonder how some can say their finest SXS is the ultimate all rounder when clearly it’s not. It can’t shoot big heavy loads or Hp steel couldn’t take any abuse in harsh conditions so has nothing ultimate about it. AYA No2 3" magnum bored 1/2 choke in both barrels,I think that covers it !!!!! Only if you think a magnum number 2 is a nice fine shotgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted November 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 What gun would you choose if you were going to be stranded on an island and had to fend for you self . The island would have game birds , bear .wild pigs ,small game and wild fowl and deer . With the choice of only one gun what gun would you choose ? I would still choose my beretta self loader . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozer Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 (edited) That's easy it would have to be a M107A1 as there could be pirates in them there waters.... Edited November 4, 2017 by Snoozer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Ditchy, out of curiosity, how could you purchase a gun when your 14 serious question. already had my certificate.....gave my apple picking money to my next door neighbor he bought it and stayed with him until it was transfered back to me when i was old enuff.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHenry Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 What gun would you choose if you were going to be stranded on an island and had to fend for you self . The island would have game birds , bear .wild pigs ,small game and wild fowl and deer . With the choice of only one gun what gun would you choose ? I would still choose my beretta self loader . Harnser Holland and Holland paradox gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 (edited) What gun would you choose if you were going to be stranded on an island and had to fend for you self . The island would have game birds , bear .wild pigs ,small game and wild fowl and deer . With the choice of only one gun what gun would you choose ? I would still choose my beretta self loader . Harnser Yep beretta auto mine would be the 302 magnum, although the barrel is now on my 303 field deluxe Edited November 4, 2017 by sishyplops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted November 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 (edited) Holland and Holland paradox gunA friend of mine had a Wesley Richards paradox . If my memory serves me correctly it was rifled for three inches in front of the forcing cone. Very nice piece of kit . You would be able to take down deer with it and bear if you had to using slugs . Harnser Edited November 4, 2017 by Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Benelli SuperNova or another pump action like the browning,something that she less likely to go wrong and can shoot anything I might need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 my William powell 1891 hammer gun 1/4 1/2 30 inch iv'e had since 1969 hammer heaven . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHenry Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 A friend of mine had a Wesley Richards paradox . If my memory serves me correctly it was rifled for three inches in front of the forcing cone. Very nice piece of kit . You would be able to take down deer with it and bear if you had to using slugs . Harnser I'm jealous of your friend. One day I will own one..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1961 Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 (edited) For small game my toz 78 04 .22 lr deadly accurate for pidgeon and the like lanber sporting lux Edited November 4, 2017 by chris1961 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Cheer Marshman thanks for the offer would love to try a hammer gun :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 What gun would you choose if you were going to be stranded on an island and had to fend for you self . The island would have game birds , bear .wild pigs ,small game and wild fowl and deer . With the choice of only one gun what gun would you choose ? I would still choose my beretta self loader . Harnser The browning special waterfowl would do all of them with the correct ammunition and choke choice 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Holland and Holland paradox gun There a bit heavy to carry but more than capable 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 What gun would you choose if you were going to be stranded on an island and had to fend for you self . The island would have game birds , bear .wild pigs ,small game and wild fowl and deer . With the choice of only one gun what gun would you choose ? I would still choose my beretta self loader . Harnser Probably a Beretta 303 with a magnum barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted November 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 (edited) I think the best choice so far is the parodox gun . These were disigned to be the ultimate all rounder . Used mainly by civil servants going out to India in the days of the empire to hunt game birds and big dangerous game in their spare time . Having a shot gun that could shoot rifled slugs would be a great advantage in a survival situation . These guns were coveted by their owners are are still very collectable . One gun did everything . Harnser Edited November 5, 2017 by Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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