purdey Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 I have had 11 coaching sesions and have now sent my application form of for a shotgun, i just dont know what type or bore to get.I dont really want an o/u and i dont really like the look of them.I like the look of side by sides but i hear they are hard to shoot with.I have been looking into semi autos but i am not sure if i could go on game shoots with one of those. I want to shoot clays,duck,grouse,pigeon,pheasant and partridge.So everything really but i have heard you cant use semi autos game shooting. Any advice would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdey Posted November 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 I found a really nice pointer side by side on guntrader for £595. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 For the shooting you want to do, it would be wise to get a 12 bore shotgun. Once you have become competent, then you may consider a smaller gauge, like a 20 bore, but IMO start with a 12. Did you have your coaching lessons using a side by side, or an under and over ? Looks aren't everything, you need a gun you can feel comfortable with and shoot well. That could be either an OU or sbs. Speak to your shooting coach about trying both before you decide what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 I have AYA No.4 12bore sbs and it is a fine gun and I use it for ...everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardy Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 I'd suggest trying as many different guns as poss before you take the plunge and invest any cash. If you pop along to your local clay ground(s) they will have a number of different club guns you can try & with a bit of sweet talking should be able to try a number of other guns too. With regards calibre I'd stick to 12g - you'll find it a lot cheaper whilst your practicing on clays (c £140 per 1000 compared to £170ish for 20g). Regards the type of gun I'd say whatever suits you best! Don't be too quick to dismiss O/U's - the advances in technology over recent years have largely been concentrated on this type of gun so there is a far greater range of models available. SBS are a cracking game option where you are carrying the gun all day and firing only a few shots. If you're doing anything more intense such as clay shooting where you'll fire 50 - 100 shells per hour you'll soon feel the difference. Semi's are a bit of a grey area! There is nothing to stop you using them on game shoots (provided you stick to 2 shells loaded) but some shoots disapprove. Some clay shooting grounds are not semi friendly either - those with cages with mesh sides have a habit of returning your spent shells back to your face which is a tad offputting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Robinson Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 a nice little 12 bore side by side would suit your needs and you can pick them up fairly cheap but it all comes down to what you find comfortable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 12 bore is definately the right way to go, but whilst I appreciate what Cranners is saying I also know that you have to be comfortable with the look - which ends up as being an important aspect of becoming a good shot. One option may be the new break barrel semi-auto that it now on the market...but I can't remember the make/model at present...anyone?? The alternative like has been mentioned - have lessons on a SBS. Personally I find shooting with them difficult...but likewise I know SBS fans who find shooting with O/Us difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Found it! Beretta UGB25 Xcel, more info should be able to be found at www.ugb25xcel.com Gun test at www.clay-shooting.com/guntests/berettaUGB25.pdf Downward ejection too - blimey, if a 3" chambered version was offered it would be worth me having a look at it too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardy Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Oly - Only snag with that one is the price tag, even with the exchange rate as it is $3000 usd is a lot of pennies! Not seen a UK price for it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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