Neil2188 Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Hi, I'm new to this forum and just looking for a bit of advice. Ive been fancying a cheap little 20 bore o/u and came across the E.rizzini sideplate. It looks like a lot of gun for the money (£200-£300) Do anyone on here have one or had one ? Would be good to have a bit of feedback before I go shopping. Many thanks Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozer Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 A mention on this thread. https://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/239684-gun-recommendation/?tab=comments#comment-2082997 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil2188 Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodbepigeonshooter Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 I have one in 20g and paid £200 about 5yrs ago. had an issue with double discharge popped it to the gunsmith and no problem since. use it as a knockabout gun, light to carry and capable of anything and 20g carts are no too expensive. Used it on a driven day and had probably my best shot ever.... witnessed by the keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil2188 Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Thanks for the reply ! Sounds like you had a good buy for £200, I wish I could find one for that price. Are they fixed or multichoke ? What’s the Barrel length ? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 They are a 12b action so the 20b is actually slightly heavier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil2188 Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 The 20 is heavier than the 12 ? How do that work ? Surely the barrels alone would make the 20 lighter ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, Neil2188 said: The 20 is heavier than the 12 ? How do that work ? Surely the barrels alone would make the 20 lighter ? 12b action so I'm guessing the 20b barrels and breech have to be oversized to fit into the action? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil2188 Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Hmmm so not a nice little light / low recoil gun like I thought ?? I want one for the odd walked up day and for my old man to use when he comes clay shooting occasionally, the 12 is a bit too much for the old boy now 🙁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 hello, have a look at the Yildiz 20 g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Or perhaps a Belgian best Francotte vintage SXS weighing in at 5 3/4 lbs in the private for sale sect. It's mine and a lovely strong 20g Only £395. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Or Webley and Scott 920K I have had one for 3 years or so and it’s been perfect never missed a beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil2188 Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 1 hour ago, DUNKS said: Or perhaps a Belgian best Francotte vintage SXS weighing in at 5 3/4 lbs in the private for sale sect. It's mine and a lovely strong 20g Only £395. How do I find it ? I’m new to the forum sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Neil2188 said: How do I find it ? I’m new to the forum sorry Go in to the Guns for sale section that links to Gunwatch and scroll through, you may have to look in both trade and private sections though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil2188 Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 1 hour ago, DUNKS said: Or perhaps a Belgian best Francotte vintage SXS weighing in at 5 3/4 lbs in the private for sale sect. It's mine and a lovely strong 20g Only £395. Not for me sorry but thanks anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 9 hours ago, Neil2188 said: The 20 is heavier than the 12 ? How do that work ? Surely the barrels alone would make the 20 lighter ? Because the outside of the breach has to fit the action, the 20b bore is smaller so more metal in the 20b barrels than 12b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil2188 Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 4 hours ago, welshwarrior said: Because the outside of the breach has to fit the action, the 20b bore is smaller so more metal in the 20b barrels than 12b Ahhh I see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisWill184 Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 13 hours ago, Neil2188 said: Hmmm so not a nice little light / low recoil gun like I thought ?? I want one for the odd walked up day and for my old man to use when he comes clay shooting occasionally, the 12 is a bit too much for the old boy now 🙁 If anything the recoil should be less as it is a heavier gun. Though the trend these days seems to be putting 32g cartridges through 20 bores so not sure if it makes much a difference (will try not to get into a high bird debate ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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