NorfolkAYA Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 Can anyone recommend a 12g SxS, that is HP steel proof with pistol grip, single trigger around with a budget upto £800. Cheers pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 (edited) Yes. A used Yildiz is just that I am told. https://www.shootinguk.co.uk/reviews/shotgun/yildiz-wildfowler https://www.shootinguk.co.uk/reviews/shotgun/yildiz-eleganta-12-bore-shotgun-review Or you may find it less expensive just to use standard steel not HP steel through such as an old AyA Matador? Or an even older BSA made by SKB in Japan as a BSA 200 (I think). Holt's may very well be worth a look as their Sealed Bid catalogue is now online. Hope it helps! Edited November 28, 2021 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 (edited) Hello, what about the Zabala wildfowler ? Not sure on pistol grip stock Edited November 28, 2021 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 I’d go for a Winchester. Built strong but prior to HP, I’d have no reservations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 Winchester 23 fits the description and you may just find one for your budget. But I have never handled another SxS that feels less like a SxS than these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Merkel Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 The AYA Matador would hit 3 out of 4 of your wishes but I am unsure if they would be steel proof. Best of luck mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen-H Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 Yildiz wildfowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippermaj Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 John forsey has a zabala that meets all your spec for£450 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted November 29, 2021 Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 Look for an older fabarm beta lux sxs some are super magnum proof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hicky Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 Zabala, someone on here has one similar. They proofed them for steel after a certain date but its the same gun. V front heavy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krico woodcock Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 On 28/11/2021 at 10:56, Smokersmith said: I’d go for a Winchester. Built strong but prior to HP, I’d have no reservations. ^^this.. On 28/11/2021 at 11:20, London Best said: Winchester 23 fits the description and you may just find one for your budget. But I have never handled another SxS that feels less like a SxS than these. I'd disagree London best. Obviously it's a personal preference. I have a choice of a kavanagh,trulock and Harris or Winchester 23. The Winchester is always taken. Very pointable great handling gun. Built to last. From duck to woodcock it'll knock them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhastings Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Krico woodcock said: ^^this.. I'd disagree London best. Obviously it's a personal preference. I have a choice of a kavanagh,trulock and Harris or Winchester 23. The Winchester is always taken. Very pointable great handling gun. Built to last. From duck to woodcock it'll knock them. Same it is my goto gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Posted December 15, 2021 Report Share Posted December 15, 2021 There is a Zabala 12Ga 3 1/2 inch chamber SxS in the Holts winter auction with a guide of £70-90. Local to you. Lot 5601 sale S0122. You could buy a lot of something else with the money left over https://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com/asp/fullcatalogue.asp?salelot=S0122+++5601+&refno=++165442 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan123shooting Posted December 16, 2021 Report Share Posted December 16, 2021 (edited) There is a very nice Winchester 23 for sale on here within your budget in the private sales section kalamara41 is the seller Edited December 16, 2021 by alan123shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 16, 2021 Report Share Posted December 16, 2021 9 hours ago, Bernard said: There is a Zabala 12Ga 3 1/2 inch chamber SxS in the Holts winter auction with a guide of £70-90. Local to you. Lot 5601 sale S0122. You could buy a lot of something else with the money left over https://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com/asp/fullcatalogue.asp?salelot=S0122+++5601+&refno=++165442 That look nice, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted December 16, 2021 Report Share Posted December 16, 2021 But yourself a Winchester 23, submit it for steel shot proofing, and thereby increasing its value, and there you have it. Sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Posted December 16, 2021 Report Share Posted December 16, 2021 11 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: That look nice, It definitely does. Although I saw HP steel in the OP and immediately thought wildfowling hence the 3 1/2 inch sprung to mind. I realize now that it could just be future proofing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 16, 2021 Report Share Posted December 16, 2021 21 minutes ago, Bernard said: It definitely does. Although I saw HP steel in the OP and immediately thought wildfowling hence the 3 1/2 inch sprung to mind. I realize now that it could just be future proofing. Hello, must be worth buying at Holt's estimate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr grumpy Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 On 28/11/2021 at 11:20, London Best said: Winchester 23 fits the description and you may just find one for your budget. But I have never handled another SxS that feels less like a SxS than these. I couldnt agree more.i had one,very good solid gun.handled like an over&under NOT like a traditional sxs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper682 Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 I have a zabala berri lux. Has all your requirements and multi choke too. Jasper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbasher Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 Another recommendation for the beta lux. I get on well with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 Now that’s a sxs I could love! Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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