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Buying first gun, does it matter if I use a field gun mainly for Clay's?


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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.

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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      

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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.  

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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.

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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.

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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

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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. 

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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 👍 

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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

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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.

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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.....

 

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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.

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