wildfowler.250 Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 I’ve been toying with getting an aya number 3 as a novelty and a change once or twice a year from the semi auto. There seems to be plenty of these for sale. Of the two I’d prefer to try and pick up a super solway / 32” barrel but there doesn’t seem to be as many for sale. Does anyone know of any knocking about in the back of a gun shop somewhere? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 40 minutes ago, wildfowler.250 said: I’ve been toying with getting an aya number 3 as a novelty and a change once or twice a year from the semi auto. There seems to be plenty of these for sale. Of the two I’d prefer to try and pick up a super solway / 32” barrel but there doesn’t seem to be as many for sale. Does anyone know of any knocking about in the back of a gun shop somewhere? Cheers! Hello, look on gun watch for Graham Brock in Hertfordshire , he might have one, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted January 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 3 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, look on gun watch for Graham Brock in Hertfordshire , he might have one, Thanks bud! Wasn’t aware of him but will drop him a message! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 4 hours ago, wildfowler.250 said: I’ve been toying with getting an aya number 3 as a novelty and a change once or twice a year from the semi auto. There seems to be plenty of these for sale. Of the two I’d prefer to try and pick up a super solway / 32” barrel but there doesn’t seem to be as many for sale. Does anyone know of any knocking about in the back of a gun shop somewhere? Cheers! If you can’t get a Super Solway Then But a aya no3 magnum I bought one with the same intentions of using it as a novelty fast forward a few years I use it for everything my beretta xplor sits in the cabinet The no3 magnum fantastic gun for the price 3inch Steel through it no problem Plenty of duck,crows,pigeons can attest to it You won’t be disappointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted January 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 28 minutes ago, Gerry78 said: If you can’t get a Super Solway Then But a aya no3 magnum I bought one with the same intentions of using it as a novelty fast forward a few years I use it for everything my beretta xplor sits in the cabinet The no3 magnum fantastic gun for the price 3inch Steel through it no problem Plenty of duck,crows,pigeons can attest to it You won’t be disappointed Thats plan B bud! You can get them pretty cheap these days. Boxlock non ejectors don’t seem to be very trendy. Thought it might be worth putting the feelers out though. Appreciate the reply and hope you’re season is going as good as can be hoped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Gerry78 said: If you can’t get a Super Solway Then But a aya no3 magnum I bought one with the same intentions of using it as a novelty fast forward a few years I use it for everything my beretta xplor sits in the cabinet The no3 magnum fantastic gun for the price 3inch Steel through it no problem Plenty of duck,crows,pigeons can attest to it You won’t be disappointed What choke is yours? I have one lined up has been opened up I think to 1/4 and 1/2. Just waiting to be allowed to travel to buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 1 hour ago, wildfowler.250 said: Thats plan B bud! You can get them pretty cheap these days. Boxlock non ejectors don’t seem to be very trendy. Thought it might be worth putting the feelers out though. Appreciate the reply and hope you’re season is going as good as can be hoped! You’ll not go wrong with the solway or Aya no3 magnum fantastic guns and the prices are very good for a good 2nd hand model 29 minutes ago, Lloyd90 said: What choke is yours? I have one lined up has been opened up I think to 1/4 and 1/2. Just waiting to be allowed to travel to buy it. Barrels choked at 1/4 1/2 safe enough for 3inch standard steel 👍 1 hour ago, wildfowler.250 said: Thats plan B bud! You can get them pretty cheap these days. Boxlock non ejectors don’t seem to be very trendy. Thought it might be worth putting the feelers out though. Appreciate the reply and hope you’re season is going as good as can be hoped! Unfortunately here in N Ireland the season hasn’t really happened with this dreadful virus but hopefully get one last Saturday out for duck if the restrictions get lowered 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, Gerry78 said: You’ll not go wrong with the solway or Aya no3 magnum fantastic guns and the prices are very good for a good 2nd hand model Barrels choked at 1/4 1/2 safe enough for 3inch standard steel 👍 Can I ask what 3" standard steel there is? I know Game Bore Super Steel 32g 4's or smaller shot is classed as standard steel, but 32g 3's count as HP steel. Gamebore Mammath 3" carts (36g 4's, 3's or 1's) are all HP steel I believe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 I’ve used gamebore ,hull and the odd box of Eley 32inch no4s I’ve also put plenty of 3 inch gamebore through the gun with no effects on the barrel wall These guns mentioned are very well built you should have no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, Gerry78 said: I’ve used gamebore ,hull and the odd box of Eley 32inch no4s I’ve also put plenty of 3 inch gamebore through the gun with no effects on the barrel wall These guns mentioned are very well built you should have no problems I had plans to use Gamebore 36g mammoth, don’t expect any issues. Think I’ve got some Hull 3” as well. Was just wondering if those were the ones you meant 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 Yes you should have no problem 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 6 hours ago, wildfowler.250 said: Thanks bud! Wasn’t aware of him but will drop him a message! Hello, he has loads of side by sides give him a call rather than email, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m greeny Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 I've a super solway and a no3 cracking guns and put my 3inch steel home loads through um from 2s to bbs also tss no bother and know others that do the same. If you can find one buy it you won't be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 AYA No 3 Magnum. Yet another gun I shouldn’t have let go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted January 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 Cheers guys. The number 3’s are certainly plentiful so that’s a good option. Probably don’t need a flagpole 32” barrels but just thought it would be something different. Doesn’t seem to be as many of the solways made. Suppose a 29/30” barrel is probably a bit more versatile rough shooting and in the pigeon hide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m greeny Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 6 hours ago, wildfowler.250 said: Cheers guys. The number 3’s are certainly plentiful so that’s a good option. Probably don’t need a flagpole 32” barrels but just thought it would be something different. Doesn’t seem to be as many of the solways made. Suppose a 29/30” barrel is probably a bit more versatile rough shooting and in the pigeon hide They do the no3 in 28,29and 30 inch barrels and the solway is the longest at 32 inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greylag Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 I use my No 3 may for the majority of my wildfowling now,I still have the auto but I love using the S/Side.Just feels nice. Choked improved and quarter,I find no difficulty using steel . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippermaj Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 This may seem a daft question but how do you tell the difference between a No3 Magnum and a Super Solway? I ask as I have what I thought was a No 3 mag but on looking on the web at images of Super Solways they all have sling studs fitted and my gun also has these so I am questioning my belief that it is a No 3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted January 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 9 minutes ago, flippermaj said: This may seem a daft question but how do you tell the difference between a No3 Magnum and a Super Solway? I ask as I have what I thought was a No 3 mag but on looking on the web at images of Super Solways they all have sling studs fitted and my gun also has these so I am questioning my belief that it is a No 3! 32” barrels with super solway stamped on the top of the barrels. They’re essentially the same though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 Pretty sure Super Solways were a special model retailed by Elderkin`s back in the day rather than a regular AYA Model.Elderkin`s did a few `special` AYA models at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Yes top of the super solway name stamped on top of the barrels with 32inch barrels Most SS had sling studs on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamch Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 On 17/01/2021 at 22:59, Scully said: AYA No 3 Magnum. Yet another gun I shouldn’t have let go! Ditto twice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 On 17/01/2021 at 16:27, Lloyd90 said: What choke is yours? I have one lined up has been opened up I think to 1/4 and 1/2. Just waiting to be allowed to travel to buy it. Noooooooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 14 minutes ago, motty said: Noooooooo! What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 hour ago, motty said: Noooooooo! That’s how I feel when I read these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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