Croohur Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 Afternoon all, I got my first shotgun a few months ago, a second hand Lanber in perfect condition. I am using it mainly for rough shooting around the farm, mainly pigeons and crows, with a bit of clay shooting out in the field too. I like my Lanber, the previous owner paid for an adjustable comb so after a bit of tinkering it fits well. Its a great all rounder from my limited experience. My only complaint is it is the slightest bit too heavy at 7.2 pounds (3.25 kg) carrying around for more than a couple of hours. I was just wondering what people use for rough shooting themselves, and what they think would be the perfect rough shooter? I read somewhere on the forum that an AyA no4 would be a great rough shooting gun. Just wanted to get some opinions! Or is the simple answer just going to be: "Get a 20 bore you idiot!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 Semi auto with a sling for rough shooting. A good one will do all you need and need not cost a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croohur Posted December 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 Just now, figgy said: Semi auto with a sling for rough shooting. A good one will do all you need and need not cost a lot. Yes, I was thinking about that. Havent handled many semi autos, mainly Hatsan/Armsan types, they all felt a bit bulky around the fore-end, couldnt get my left hand comfortable around them. Any semi autos with a slimmer profile than those Turkish semi autos?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 Benelli as they don't have gas valves in the forend. Not cheap but a good used M2 shouldn't break the bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 Or maybe get a sling for your lanber ? You can get slings made from webbing that slip over the barrels and stock so no need to drill holes for swivels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 Get yourself a nice cheap 12 bore SxS, light to carry and very effective when you get used to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsbob Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 As you mention the Hatsan is very bulky but the Armsan is amongst the slimmest for a gas opp, they are poles apart from each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzicat Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 If you want light, a Browning two shot auto, a wonderful piece of gunmaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croohur Posted December 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 9 minutes ago, chrisp said: Or maybe get a sling for your lanber ? You can get slings made from webbing that slip over the barrels and stock so no need to drill holes for swivels Thought about this, but the farm I am on is all hedging and trees, while some spots are better than others, birds and rabbits can be anywhere, I'd rather keep it in my hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croohur Posted December 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 (edited) 32 minutes ago, figgy said: Benelli as they don't have gas valves in the forend. Not cheap but a good used M2 shouldn't break the bank. The Benelli Raffaello looks good, I am guessing thats built on the same action as the M2, just has the wooden stock and fore-end. 2.9kg adjustable cast-off (which I would need). M2 seems to be the same weight as my Lanber at 3.2kg Edited December 14, 2018 by Croohur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYA117 Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Croohur said: I read somewhere on the forum that an AyA no4 would be a great rough shooting gun. Just wanted to get some opinions! Or an AYA No.3 being non ejector it would mean you do not have to look for your empties. 18 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Get yourself a nice cheap 12 bore SxS, light to carry and very effective when you get used to them. Edited December 14, 2018 by AYA117 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 O/u's are cumbersome and awkward to carry, as well as being heavy! A light SBS is far more comfortable to carry for Rough and Walked up shooting!..........Save the O/U for shooting where you can stand still! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 S/s is the recipe perfected for rough shooting ,joy to carry,handle & shoot .O/U are clay guns that people shoot game with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 AyA No 3, No 4, or Yeoman. Of No 3 and 4, one is an ejector, the other isn't. Yeomans are more often non ejector, but there are some about with ejectors. Not much difference between No 3/4 and Yeoman anyway, but Nos 3 and 4 use screws where Yeoman uses drive in pins. All good sound guns, easily serviced/repaired. Yeomans start life with half and full chokes, but second hand examples may have been opened out. Not sure what Nos 3 and 4 started with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 Get a 20b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 8 minutes ago, Ultrastu said: Get a 20b As long as it's a SxS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 on a long walk i take my 20 bore sxs ideal guns for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 Im really enjoying my wifes. 😉 armsan 28g complete with sling, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord v Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 Be a rebel - 16 bore sxs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fronty61 Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 2 hours ago, guzzicat said: If you want light, a Browning two shot auto, a wonderful piece of gunmaking Great call..my Browning Double-auto Twelvette weighs 6 1/2 lbs, with 25 inch bbl, perfect walk up gun, made in 1966, made for upland shoots in the States from early `50s till 1971, so reliable, NO gas op, so clean the barrel as needed, otherwise, pick up point and go bang !!! I`ve paid between £150 and £225 for mine, just check wood for cracks, and watch the excellent 2 part Youtube service video, and enjoy, then leave to your grandkids ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 2 hours ago, AYA117 said: Or an AYA No.3 being non ejector it would mean you do not have to look for your empties. The perfect solution, especially if you can find one in 20 and then the carts are also less bulky to carry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Get yourself a nice cheap 12 bore SxS, light to carry and very effective when you get used to them. Even better look for a 16 gauge side by side making sure it is a true 16 gauge size action. I'm fortunate I have a 100yr old side by side Army and Navy 16 gauge and you can carry it all day. used to be my go to shotgun for grouse and woodcock on the steep Welsh hillsides. Slings just get in the way AND add more weight. Edited December 14, 2018 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 (edited) hello, 20 bore side by side 5.5llb to 6llb 12 bore side by side 6llb to 6.5llb cost of 20b cartridges against the 12b, my old lanber back in the 1980s was 7.5llb then got a winchester 101 20b that was 6llb ish, certainly made a big difference, today you can pick up very good priced side by sides if you can shoot both ok, my thoughts would go with an O/U 20 bore very ideal as a walk about gun, i am sure you can find a 20 side by side 20b around £250/300 or O/U up to £500 good luck Edited December 14, 2018 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croohur Posted December 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 Going to do some research on guns that have been mentioned. Thanks for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted December 15, 2018 Report Share Posted December 15, 2018 (edited) Spanner /works ,got a Gunmark Kestrel 12g sbs from the wabbitbosher off here cost a whole 30 quid and does the do .25" long .Cheap n cheerful and does the job .Workman like build and non ejector so no rooting around for your empties whats not to like Edited December 15, 2018 by clakk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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