Clay gun (me and missus)

[islandgun]

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

[enfieldspares]

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

[islandgun]

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

[islandgun]

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

[B391]

These manufacturers all have guns designed to fit ladies, perhaps that could be an idea to try one or two specifically tailored for women?

[islandgun]

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

[wymberley]

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'.

[islandgun]

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..

[wymberley]

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 12 hours ago by wymberley

[oldypigeonpopper]

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

[islandgun]

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