grahamch Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 (edited) Am kooking to get myself a retirement present and am looking for a supplier where l can try different guns before you buy in the north of England. Premier Guns offer what am after but are too far away. Any suggestions? Edited April 23, 2023 by grahamch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robden Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 11 minutes ago, grahamch said: Am kooking to get myself a retirement present and am looking for a suppler where l can try different guns before you buy in the north of England. Premier Guns offer what am after but are too far away. Any suggestions? Could try Mickley Hall......Cheshire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr grumpy Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 Thimbelby have demo guns and you can try any of their used guns.kelbrook do too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 1 hour ago, grahamch said: Am kooking to get myself a retirement present and am looking for a suppler where l can try different guns before you buy in the north of England. Premier Guns offer what am after but are too far away. Any suggestions? How many of your local shooting grounds with gun shops have you contacted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamch Posted April 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 1 hour ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: How many of your local shooting grounds with gun shops have you contacted? Two local, one is high pressure sales and the other only stocks 30 or so guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 Westlands. You can take out any gun they have in stock, and they have 100’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 I thought all RFDs loaned second hand guns to try prior to purchase and all grounds did. I know my local RFDs charge £10 if you don't buy and another charges £25. On new guns, they loan a similar type 2nd hand for free. I'd ring round a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian willetts Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 Hi Graham Bradford and stalker have a fair selection but not sure about the try before you buy also gilsans have a bigger selection also not sure of the try before you buy give them a call if you know what you want you may be able to sort something out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 I’ve tried out a couple of guns at Malmo in the past. I’m assuming you still can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fellside Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 How about giving Bywell a ring? Kelbrook? Don’t bother with Braidwood - nice shooting ground but are winding down gun sales with very few guns left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylye Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 Northallerton Shooting have traps next to the shop and will always let you try guns. Ask for Andy - 01845 587207 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockybasher Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 12 hours ago, Mr grumpy said: Thimbelby have demo guns and you can try any of their used guns.kelbrook do too. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 You can try guns at Malmo. Superb selection, great staff, good deals. Close to M6 junction and you won't find better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 (edited) On 23/04/2023 at 10:25, Scully said: I’ve tried out a couple of guns at Malmo in the past. I’m assuming you still can. As far as I am aware, yes. I will know for sure tomorrow ! Coniston Hall have a small shop on their ground, if they had the gun you wanted, I'm sure you could try it there. Edited April 24, 2023 by Westley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HantsRob Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 (edited) On 23/04/2023 at 05:52, grahamch said: Am looking to get myself a retirement present ok, I can't be the only person thinking it..... What are you thinking of getting? Style, brand, etc? Just curious! If luck was really on your side you may find someone here local that lets you try their gun potentially. Edited April 24, 2023 by HantsRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamch Posted April 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 1 hour ago, HantsRob said: ok, I can't be the only person thinking it..... What are you thinking of getting? Style, brand, etc? Just curious! If luck was really on your side you may find someone here local that lets you try their gun potentially. Looking for a nice 20 bore of sorts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 When you find one dont forget to put at least £100 of the cost on your credit card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 Weldon gun room, Borders gun room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 On 23/04/2023 at 22:14, Gordon R said: You can try guns at Malmo. Superb selection, great staff, good deals. Close to M6 junction and you won't find better. couldn't agree more great shop and staff 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 those of you in norfolk will remember paddy woods when he was in watton.....chose a gun....then outside into the field and paddy would sit on a trap that had weaker springs than a bloody suspender belt and send up a few clays ...they went so slow you could roll yerself a fag before you raised your gun... great times...Marsh man will remember woods in watton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 On 24/04/2023 at 14:38, grahamch said: Looking for a nice 20 bore of sorts I would be going to Bywell shooting ground, wide selection of new and second hand. where are you based? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 10 minutes ago, shaun4860 said: I would be going to Bywell shooting ground, wide selection of new and second hand. where are you based? He’s very local……I suspect the ‘high pressure’ is bywell… (it’s his opinion). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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