justjoshing Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 I will soon be buying a side by side for my first gun.I have only shot with OAU's before but i hate the look of them, and its mainly game shooting i want to do.I an not sure wheater to get a 20 bore or 12 bore.I hear 20 bores are the best for game shooting but i kow the cartridges are expenisive.Could someone please give me a rougth estimate on how much a box of 25 game cartridges would cost? Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Have a read of this if anyone's thinking of gracing this spunk-trumpet with a reply: http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...45221&st=30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Woah! Slow down fella! Don't rush your first gun purchase as you will only live to regret it. If possible before you buy any gun, try it out before you buy. If the gun doesn't fit you well then you won't hit much with it. I use a 20 bore on quarry to good affect but what made you think they were 'better'? FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoshing Posted November 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 I want o do glay,pigeon and game shooting.I dont know which bore to get.I know i want a side by sideside.A 12 bore is more powerfull than a 20 bore so why is a 12 bore the ideal choice for game shooting.Could someone please give me a lecture on ballistics and what bore does what. Kind regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopy bunny blaster Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 a 12 bore isnt more powerful it just throws a little more shot into the air, 20 bores arent better for game shooting, they are just popular at the moment, as are 16 bores. also 20 bore kicks less through a wooden recoil pad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Edited: you don't warrant a helpful reply, justjoshing. Ronan (below) has a point. I've taken a read over your previous posts and you're obviously a Grade A nosher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundodger Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 I have a Lincoln Premier 20 Bore and I use this gun for pigeon shooting and clays, the cartridges are a little bit more expensive around 50p more per 25. You also need to remember that you need to be a little bit more Accurate as the pattern at 40 yds is a little bit smaller. apart from that its up to you what you get. BEFORE YOU BUY TRY. Go to a shooting ground and have one or two lessens and see what they recommend. then go to a proper gunsmith and get a gun from him and get it fitted to you. Sundodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beater Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 if your gonna shot alot of clays then a 20b sbs isnt the best tool for the job. if your gona use 1oz loads for all your shooting you'll get a bit more of a kick then with 12b using 1oz, cos gun weighs less. i use to shot with a 20b sbs for a bit, nice light gun to walk rd with all day but in the end went back to 0/U 12b cos i always had them & shot better. Like what was said in other posts try out both 12b & 20b see what your comfortable with. look for gun with 1/4 & 1/2 choke you wont go wrong. Its what suits you best, just remember the 2 important things= correct gun fit & point in i the right direction u'll kill it whether its a 12b, 20b or 410 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronan nee Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 DON'T FORGET LADS AND LADIES, THIS IS THE ***** THAT TOLD US( REDNECK TRAMPS ) TO **** OFF. THE MODS HAVE MY VOTE TO BAN HIM REGARDS RONAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Seconded, Ronan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invector Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Ignore the little ****!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Buy a four bore and do us all a favour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 just had a good read there baldrick was a good read liked the **** OFF YOU redneck tramps!!!!!!!!!!! i think he should be banned as he aint what he trys to make out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopy bunny blaster Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 I think he's taking the ****! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Outlaw Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Absolutley full of it, I aint wasting my time on this messer any more Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEFTY478 Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 This child sound's familiar. Are we sure he's from Leciester? Could be from Mitcham, if it's not the same waster, he must be his spritual twin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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