muncher Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 I have been considering a MK38 Sporter which new are around £1700. Just wondering if I would get a better second hand gun for around that budget and would be interested in PW input. I intend to use it for fowling so 3 inch would be a must. I know people will say not to take a nice gun on the marsh, but what about the fowlers that take old expensive 8 bores etc. anyway looking forward to your replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHenry Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 I have a Browning 425 Special Waterfowl with 3 1/2" chambers - you could pick one of those up for well below the price you are looking at. And as long as you don't go for the camo dipped one, they are smart enough to take along to most driven days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted February 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 18 minutes ago, PeterHenry said: I have a Browning 425 Special Waterfowl with 3 1/2" chambers - you could pick one of those up for well below the price you are looking at. And as long as you don't go for the camo dipped one, they are smart enough to take along to most driven days. I already have one in the cabinet 😁👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adzyvilla Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 I am a miroku fan (I have 2), but £1700 gets you a lot of gun and there is a vast amount of options available to you. For instance, I like the look and feel of the latest Winchester sporters and field models which are steel proofed and come with 3in chambers, and you will get enough change to buy 1000 carts as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 There was me thinking ‘new gun syndrome’ just affected Clay shooters … ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgsontour Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 I think your stuck between a rock and hard place mate, that's a difficult one to answer. . . . You could always buy a new 38, try it and if you don't like it sell it to me as 2nd hand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 1 hour ago, muncher said: I have been considering a MK38 Sporter which new are around £1700. Just wondering if I would get a better second hand gun for around that budget and would be interested in PW input. I intend to use it for fowling so 3 inch would be a must. I know people will say not to take a nice gun on the marsh, but what about the fowlers that take old expensive 8 bores etc. anyway looking forward to your replies. My friend bought a mk38 And uses it for everything from ducks all be it inland to clays and everything in between Great guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 Mk38 is browning flagship 725 iirc ! Mechanically both should life a lifetime or 2 woodwork can be prone to splitting! I have personal experience of this ! still trying to find a suitable replacement for my 725 if I chop it in but again like you struggling. blazers were one I thought about but heard one or two stories regarding them that worries me Agriv8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen-H Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 There is a browning 525 3 1/2 inch chambers waterfowl in at Crawford gun supplies with a adjustable comb rare gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 12 minutes ago, Agriv8 said: still trying to find a suitable replacement for my 725 if I chop it in but again like you struggling. Something in the Guerini Invictus stable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 MK60 or MK70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted February 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 26 minutes ago, Stephen-H said: There is a browning 525 3 1/2 inch chambers waterfowl in at Crawford gun supplies with a adjustable comb rare gun. Yes that did , stir my interest. 8 minutes ago, markm said: MK60 or MK70. Are they not fixed choke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 2 hours ago, muncher said: I have been considering a MK38 Sporter which new are around £1700. Just wondering if I would get a better second hand gun for around that budget and would be interested in PW input. I intend to use it for fowling so 3 inch would be a must. I know people will say not to take a nice gun on the marsh, but what about the fowlers that take old expensive 8 bores etc. anyway looking forward to your replies. the gun i would take with me on the marsh would be the one that would be easy enough for me to take apart and clean the mud and salt out of...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, muncher said: Yes that did , stir my interest. Are they not fixed choke? Both the same gun. 60 - fixed choke. 70 - multi choke. Edited February 9, 2022 by markm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 40 minutes ago, Smokersmith said: Something in the Guerini Invictus stable? Not looked or talked to my gun man about these - time to do some reading ! the 725 i have is fantastic 32 barrels and the sporter 1 model officially a clay buster but works just as well with high geese and duck 3 inch chambered as well so choice of steel carts is ok (have to be red of course ) too heavy to lug around all day on a walked up day ! Any decent quality 28g number 8 and 1/2 choke can hit everything at Coniston SG when the Norbert pulling the trigger is on form. To be fair last repair holding strong an I can hold my own against the shooting buddy so might have to stop if you are of a delicate disposition look away now ! 50 minutes ago, Smokersmith said: Something in the Guerini Invictus stable? Not looked or talked to my gun man about these - time to do some reading ! the 725 i have is fantastic 32 barrels and the sporter 1 model officially a clay buster but works just as well with high geese and duck 3 inch chambered as well so choice of steel carts is ok (have to be red of course ) too heavy to lug around all day on a walked up day ! Any decent quality 28g number 8 and 1/2 choke can hit everything at Coniston SG when the Norbert pulling the trigger is on form. To be fair last repair holding strong an I can hold my own against the shooting buddy so might have to stop if you are of a delicate disposition look away now ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Smokersmith said: Something in the Guerini Invictus stable? Having owned both, Guerini are a different class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted February 10, 2022 Report Share Posted February 10, 2022 21 hours ago, Smokersmith said: Something in the Guerini Invictus stable? Steady now... PW is to Miroku/Browning what the BBC is to the Labour Party. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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