NorfolkAYA Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 hi all, My step dad is looking for the above for pigeons and ducks. He doesn't want an auto. Anyone recommend a decent one? His budget is up to £750. New or secondhand. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr grumpy Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Buy sommat decent from the big 3 and put camo tape on it.that way if he sells it,there will ne a bigger market for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 i can only comment on the revo k200 duck blind . ive had mine for around five years or so , and since ive had it i havent used any of my other shotguns . i bought it as i wanted a shotgun that would take 3.5" carts for foxes , but , it just does everything perfectly . it certainly doesnt have the feel of a browning , but neither does it have the price tag . when this one finally falls apart (id expect to get a good few years out of it yet) , i wont hesitate to buy another one. i should add , that im not a tackle tart , i like tools that get the job done , lots of people see things differently , and prefer something with a name . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Pal is using a Fabarm Waterfowl on the shore to good effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 hour ago, NorfolkAYA said: hi all, My step dad is looking for the above for pigeons and ducks. He doesn't want an auto. Anyone recommend a decent one? His budget is up to £750. New or secondhand. Pete Why bother? Literally millions of pigeon and duck have met their end because they did not notice normal blacked barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 hour ago, London Best said: Why bother? Literally millions of pigeon and duck have met their end because they did not notice normal blacked barrels. Agree anyone who I know bought a camo gun only had problems with the camo coming off after a time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkAYA Posted January 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Not a very constructive reply that Why bother? Why do people buy synthetic semis or camo semis? Why do people buy black actions over silver actions? Why buy a browning over a beretta? Why have a blue car instead of red car? All comes down to personal preference, if he wants one he can buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Much the same as anyone can ask a question on an open forum, then a Member may answer that question with another question or comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkAYA Posted January 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Yes but it was pretty much a 2 pence worth comment. It had nothing to do with the original question asked. I know plenty of people also that rough shoot with the traditional style gun which himself has done. He now wants a composite camo O/U which he isn't worried about getting filthy or knocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 I can obviously accept the freedom of choice viewpoint. I was merely interested whether you/he really thought it would make any difference to incoming quarry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 16 minutes ago, NorfolkAYA said: Yes but it was pretty much a 2 pence worth comment. It had nothing to do with the original question asked. I know plenty of people also that rough shoot with the traditional style gun which himself has done. He now wants a composite camo O/U which he isn't worried about getting filthy or knocked. I didn’t want to offend you either but my 2 friends I hunt with 1 bought a Lincoln O/U AND the 2nd friend bought a Winchester pump within a season the camo was pilling of around the tips of the barrels and fore ends both guns Just there experience My view is I don’t see the point of camo guns Especially for ducks as most of the duck shooting is either early morning (dark) or evening (Dark) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkAYA Posted January 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Why would I think that it would make a difference? He wants a camo synthetic O/U. Whats so hard to comprehend about that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, NorfolkAYA said: Why would I think that it would make a difference? He wants a camo synthetic O/U. Whats so hard to comprehend about that? Not hard to comprehend AT ALL !! You posted on a open shooting forum you will get replies some you like or don’t it’s only individual advice RIGHT OR WRONG if your father in law wants camo gun then he should buy one Good luck to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkAYA Posted January 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Yes but the post from London best seemed to be a sarcastic one with no real purpose except to belittle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 As I said NorfolkAYA if your father in law wants one he should buy it I was only telling you about my friends experience Hopefully he gets the gun he wants 👍👍👍 Me personally I don’t like camo guns I don’t like camo clothes either but I’m old fashioned lol 😃😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 55 minutes ago, NorfolkAYA said: Yes but the post from London best seemed to be a sarcastic one with no real purpose except to belittle. If that is how you want to take it, then crack on. But it was not meant that way at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 I'm with the OP, he wasn't asking for opinions or thoughts, he asked for a recommendation, didn't seem a difficult question to me. Any how, there is camo Bettinsoli camo just gone on GT, for £550, no experience myself but I know a couple who have and they rated them, I also know of a shop that has got new ones on offer at £695, if any use drop me a PM and can give you the details Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkAYA Posted January 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Thanks for the recommendation button I wasn't aware they did one, I know the Lincolns do. I'll have a look into it. Cheers pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPAS 15 Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) Try this. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=DPM+camouflage+adherent+cohesive+bandage&client=safari&hl=en-gb&prmd=sinv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjfxpCEybXuAhVHTsAKHd1OA2UQ_AUoAnoECAMQAg&biw=320&bih=454#imgrc=Mgdpnn6bzovqiM It is Self Adherent Cohesive Tape. It only sticks to itself, is removable without damaging surface finishes and paint, reusable, stretches so it conforms to shapes and adds a bit of protection to where it is applied. You can get almost any colour and camouflage pattern. I have used it on lots of my rifles and shotguns. Edited January 24, 2021 by SPAS 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Everyone should have the confidence to disagree amicably. All valid points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 I’m sure browning did one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 8 hours ago, welshwarrior said: I’m sure browning did one That's right they did 425 wildfowl, a wood and a camo version, pretty sure Old Farrier has mentioned he has the wood version, in which case he may be able to give a valid opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 (edited) 35 minutes ago, button said: That's right they did 425 wildfowl, a wood and a camo version, pretty sure Old Farrier has mentioned he has the wood version, in which case he may be able to give a valid opinion Special Wildfowle 3..1/2 inch Very good gun a touch heavy for normal use but for the heavy loads you need it it’ll be the last gun I sell and never mind the rubbish about back bored barrels it’s one of the best killing guns I’ve ever had Edited January 25, 2021 by Old farrier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fil Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 I'd give a Lincoln the thumbs up. They do a camo one too. https://www.bisley-uk.com/product.php?i=LIWPA&c=13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 Most of my duck shooting is moving from pond to pond and sitting it out for an hour or two. A hide doesn't make any sense in this situation, so I wear a ghille suit and use a camo shotgun. I think a black or blue action would be fine, but there's no way I'm going to so sit there with a gun that has a silver action. I use a Browning Maxus, but that doesn't help the OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.