islandgun Posted Thursday at 21:37 Report Share Posted Thursday at 21:37 (edited) Thinking ahead to the spring I should have available approx £2000 to spend on a suitable 12 bore for clays. It is my intention that myself and wife could do a tour of some of the clay clubs on the mainland when having our short breaks. Options include miroku, browning and winchester and a little different fabarm and yildiz both of which have adjustable stocks (which I like). I've scoured g.t but welcome any preferences clay shots might have. Secondly was thinking to shorten the stock and fit a kick eeze on my old Berretta s56e 12 bore for my wife, it has 26" barrels but if using light loads should be soft on the shoulder. Any thoughts ? .....She is a strong woman😁 Edited Thursday at 22:14 by islandgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted Thursday at 21:49 Report Share Posted Thursday at 21:49 (edited) 12 minutes ago, islandgun said: Secondly was thinking to shorten the stock and fit a kick eeze on my old Berretta s56e 12 bore for my wife, it has 26" barrels but if using light loads should be soft on the shoulder. Any thoughts ? .....She is a strong woman😁 I think that could make sense as shorter barrels will be lighter and, as you are going to shorten the stock that also means it will still balance and not be muzzle heavy. The mainland is well supplied with 21 gram and 24 gram 12 bore clay loads so in effect you've a 20 bore load in a 12 bore gun that's cost you merely the price of shortening the stock and fitting a pad. The only caveat would be to wear good hearing protection. But a benefit is that you also have no danger of mixing 20 and 12 bore cartridges in the same pocket or cartridge satchel. Edited Thursday at 21:51 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted Thursday at 22:10 Author Report Share Posted Thursday at 22:10 20 minutes ago, enfieldspares said: I think that could make sense as shorter barrels will be lighter and, as you are going to shorten the stock that also means it will still balance and not be muzzle heavy. The mainland is well supplied with 21 gram and 24 gram 12 bore clay loads so in effect you've a 20 bore load in a 12 bore gun that's cost you merely the price of shortening the stock and fitting a pad. The only caveat would be to wear good hearing protection. But a benefit is that you also have no danger of mixing 20 and 12 bore cartridges in the same pocket or cartridge satchel. Cheers, good points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted Friday at 05:57 Author Report Share Posted Friday at 05:57 (edited) Will get her to try the Berretta as is for fit and comfort, if not suitable will look at small bore options. Edited Friday at 12:36 by islandgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B391 Posted Friday at 09:46 Report Share Posted Friday at 09:46 These manufacturers all have guns designed to fit ladies, perhaps that could be an idea to try one or two specifically tailored for women? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted Friday at 10:06 Author Report Share Posted Friday at 10:06 (edited) 2 hours ago, B391 said: These manufacturers all have guns designed to fit ladies, perhaps that could be an idea to try one or two specifically tailored for women? Agreed that would be a long term option, atm I dont know if she will take to it or not. I guess she could rent a gun at the club. Just found out her arms barely reach the grip and she dont like the weight, looks like a youths 28g might fit the bill. me Ive just seen a lovely Bates sidelock 1920's.... Edited Friday at 12:30 by islandgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted Saturday at 13:06 Report Share Posted Saturday at 13:06 On 19/12/2024 at 21:37, islandgun said: Secondly was thinking to shorten the stock and fit a kick eeze on my old Berretta s56e 12 bore for my wife, it has 26" barrels but if using light loads should be soft on the shoulder. Any thoughts ? .....She is a strong woman😁 Don't pay too much attention to me as I'm hesitant to post and only do so as I have a 26" SHS double trigger 20 bore. Personally, I wouldn't touch it until you've both made a decision as to whether or not the good lady will 'take to it' and even then, should she do so. I'd think twice. For 2k - or less - you could easily get one each to suit and that may well also get you a fair few slabs of ammo'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted Saturday at 13:26 Author Report Share Posted Saturday at 13:26 3 minutes ago, wymberley said: Don't pay too much attention to me as I'm hesitant to post and only do so as I have a 26" SHS double trigger 20 bore. Personally, I wouldn't touch it until you've both made a decision as to whether or not the good lady will 'take to it' and even then, should she do so. I'd think twice. For 2k - or less - you could easily get one each to suit and that may well also get you a fair few slabs of ammo'. Thanks for posting [always a pleasure to read your posts] the 56 will remain un touched. I will just use it myself and get her/us 😉. a Yildiz or similar 28 bore. I am being drawn to some nice sxs sidelocks to spend my hard earned savings on. Not sure my vibe is cool trap gun, skeet vest and yellow sunglasses TBH, more old barbour, damascus barrels and a p.o.w grip.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted Saturday at 13:58 Report Share Posted Saturday at 13:58 (edited) 2 hours ago, islandgun said: Thanks for posting [always a pleasure to read your posts] the 56 will remain un touched. I will just use it myself and get her/us 😉. a Yildiz or similar 28 bore. I am being drawn to some nice sxs sidelocks to spend my hard earned savings on. Not sure my vibe is cool trap gun, skeet vest and yellow sunglasses TBH, more old barbour, damascus barrels and a p.o.w grip.. Thank you very much. One of your final two options relates to fashion and the other to style. I'm pretty sure that you know which way around that is. Edited Saturday at 16:07 by wymberley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted Saturday at 14:04 Report Share Posted Saturday at 14:04 Hello, A nice 20 Bore O/U Multi choke like i have not long bought off here ( Lanber) would be ideal with 14inch LOP, or a 20 Bore in Yildiz / ATA with Youth Stock and fit Extension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted Saturday at 15:10 Author Report Share Posted Saturday at 15:10 1 hour ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, A nice 20 Bore O/U Multi choke like i have not long bought off here ( Lanber) would be ideal with 14inch LOP, or a 20 Bore in Yildiz / ATA with Youth Stock and fit Extension I have a huspower 410 yildiz [nice little gun btw] with a 13" youth stock which fits her well, will be looking for a 28g early next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted Sunday at 14:22 Report Share Posted Sunday at 14:22 On 21/12/2024 at 13:26, islandgun said: the 56 will remain un touched. I'm guessing but the odds are in my favour. Often it's the small things that give you the indication as to something's quality as taking the extra bit of effort with these is usually reflected in the bigger things. Guessing as the odds are that your gun has one trigger. If there was two, then again the odds are - like mine - the front one is articulated. It's a shame to mess about with something half decent when there are myriad suitable alternatives readily available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted Sunday at 20:50 Author Report Share Posted Sunday at 20:50 6 hours ago, wymberley said: I'm guessing but the odds are in my favour. Often it's the small things that give you the indication as to something's quality as taking the extra bit of effort with these is usually reflected in the bigger things. Guessing as the odds are that your gun has one trigger. If there was two, then again the odds are - like mine - the front one is articulated. It's a shame to mess about with something half decent when there are myriad suitable alternatives readily available. Indeed, the well articulated 56 will remain un-sullied. the saying "they dont make em like that any more springs to mind" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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