Wilber Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Hi I'm about to buy my first gun. I seem to prefer the weight and feel of a field/game gun. I'm shooting mainly Clay's, does it matter if use a field gun for clay sporting shooting? Does anyone else do this? Thanks Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 You can use whatever you feel comfortable with, I use a sxs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Does it fit? Can you swing it nice and smooth i.e. it doesn't have 34" magnum proofed tubes? Does it come with multi chokes (we all like to fiddle whether we admit it or not - also gives an added excuse if we miss an easy bird)? Is it a decent brand so you wont lose much money if you change after a year or so? If yes then you are on to a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 No not one bit, I use a Spanish game gun that fitted me from the moment I picked it up, I **** the best round of clays I had ever done when I went out and tried it before I bought it from parklodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beretta Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 said it yourself in opening question. if your shooting clays go for one thats designed for clays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 hello, lots of people use a side by side or game gun/field for clays but if your going to shoot often and 50/75/100/150 sporting something around 7llb 7. 5 llb would be more suitable with recoil, this is not to say a lighter weight will not do, what ever you buy just enjoy using, good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 None at all really. The most important thing with buying a shotgun is, does it feel right and does it fit me. Take someone with some general shooting experience along with you when selecting and don't always follow what the store is telling you .... they want to sell a gun and it might not be the right one for you . I had experience of this when a neighbour asked me to accompany him to a gun store. He wanted a shotgun for bird shooting on a local syndicate. I looked along those on offer and picked out a really nice, like new O/U light weight sporter style, which when he mounted it was just the job. The store owner then intervened and led him to some far more expensive guns. Heavier and I could see he was having trouble instictively mounting. He purchased that one. 6 months later he sold it. Nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPhantom Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 1 hour ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, lots of people use a side by side or game gun/field for clays but if your going to shoot often and 50/75/100/150 sporting something around 7llb 7. 5 llb would be more suitable with recoil, this is not to say a lighter weight will not do, what ever you buy just enjoy using, good luck +1 I would buy the heaviest gun you feel comfortable with if you are semi serious about shooting sporting clays. Yes, some people will say they get on fine with their game guns but sporters are heavier for a reason. I regularly take my SxS to shoot a round for fun but shooting any volume in a short space of time with a light gun and you will feel it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 You can use whatever but as others have said ,a gun built for the job will ultimately be the best idea if you are mainly shooting clays. Hth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Agree with all the above. It must feel right whatever you buy and in general a good quality used gun will be your best bet as you will invariably change or buy others so starting with something that fits you and has a reasonable chance of resale is a good way to go. Avoid anything too light weight as it will knock you about. Conversely anything too heavy will be a pain if you want to lug it around a field. 7-7.5lb is sound advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goo1 Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 I only shoot clays would I buy a game gun no i wouldn’t Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilber Posted March 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Hey....thanks for the replies and great advice. I've just borrowed an old 682 super sport (from a local shop) to use tomorrow....feels great. There is also a 686e in another shop. Any prefrences over these 2 guns? Thanks Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Sean.. I would say you definitely gonna need at least two guns, and perhaps a 20 or 28g as well, have you bought a 6 or 9 gun cabinet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 21 minutes ago, Sean Wilson said: Hey....thanks for the replies and great advice. I've just borrowed an old 682 super sport (from a local shop) to use tomorrow....feels great. There is also a 686e in another shop. Any prefrences over these 2 guns? Thanks Sean Both good guns go for whichever feels the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilber Posted March 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 58 minutes ago, Dave at kelton said: Both good guns go for whichever feels the best The 686e looks brand new and is a little more in price but the 682 instantly felt great, seemed lighter and very comfortable... 1 hour ago, islandgun said: Sean.. I would say you definitely gonna need at least two guns, and perhaps a 20 or 28g as well, have you bought a 6 or 9 gun cabinet ? Lol...you may be right...gonna start with 1 first. 3 gun case at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 1 hour ago, islandgun said: Sean.. I would say you definitely gonna need at least two guns, and perhaps a 20 or 28g as well, have you bought a 6 or 9 gun cabinet ? How true, how true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Buy whatever fits and you feel comfortable to use weight wise. If buying used a game gun will usually have been shot far less than a sporter so less worn. Good luck and enjoy your choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 I went to the day with the missus and took my s686, an aya no4 and the gp greener. Not one is a 'sporter'. I've owned a sporter but didn't shoot anywhere near aswell as I do with the s686. It's also the first time I've take the aya clay shooting and was smashing the driven birds with it, well chuffed. Buy what fits and what your comfortable with 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilber Posted March 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 On 16/03/2019 at 19:32, Farmboy91 said: I went to the day with the missus and took my s686, an aya no4 and the gp greener. Not one is a 'sporter'. I've owned a sporter but didn't shoot anywhere near aswell as I do with the s686. It's also the first time I've take the aya clay shooting and was smashing the driven birds with it, well chuffed. Buy what fits and what your comfortable with 👍 Thanks for that On 16/03/2019 at 19:07, Brodie said: Buy whatever fits and you feel comfortable to use weight wise. If buying used a game gun will usually have been shot far less than a sporter so less worn. Good luck and enjoy your choice Yes, true...thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 18 minutes ago, Sean Wilson said: Thanks for that Yes, true...thanks No problem, its easy for everyone to say buy this and do that but when you pick the right gun up you'll know, it'll all start coming together from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) With the 686 Beretta the only difference is the stock dimensions and some of the game barrels have full mid ribs and beads. How they soak up recoil and shoot if they fit you won't matter. I have both game and clay guns, I do use both types on clays but a dedicated clay gun is built for it. Edited March 18, 2019 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilber Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 13 hours ago, figgy said: With the 686 Beretta the only difference is the stock dimensions and some of the game barrels have full mid ribs and beads. How they soak up recoil and shoot if they fit you won't matter. I have both game and clay guns, I do use both types on clays but a dedicated clay gun is built for it. Hi Figgy At the weekend I borrowed then bought, an old 682 supersport. Quite old but lovely feel and balance, very solid. The think the balance made if feel light. I'm now happy. Regards..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 7 minutes ago, Wilber said: Hi Figgy At the weekend I borrowed then bought, an old 682 supersport. Quite old but lovely feel and balance, very solid. The think the balance made if feel light. I'm now happy. Regards..... Excellent choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 38 minutes ago, Wilber said: Hi Figgy At the weekend I borrowed then bought, an old 682 supersport. Quite old but lovely feel and balance, very solid. The think the balance made if feel light. I'm now happy. Regards..... Well done Mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) You have bought a very good gun that will serve you well and not loose a heap.of money. If kept in good condition you should get your money back if you sell in future. Unlike the Kreighoff on the gun shop shop at IWA 90k for some nice wood and custom engraving, they must have lost the plot. It's the same gun to shoot as any other parcours. Will probably loose money like a new luxury car. Edited March 19, 2019 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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