jojusa Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hi all, been lurking in the background for a while now and gathering information but eventually took the plunge and registered to the forum. I don't have a SGC but I am really thinking of applying for one. I have been shooting air rifle for around 25 years and my friend who I go rough shooting with also brings his u/o shotgun and it has given me the bug. I am a complete noob when it comes to shotguns but I have been doing a lot of swotting up on them and my god, there is a lot to swot up on so when I do start asking questions please forgive me if they seem rather strange! Here's my first question, What would be the best shotgun (s/s or o/u or semi-auto) for a noob for crop protection (pigeon, crow, rook)? I look forward to your replies (hopefully ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroku Mike Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) o/u or a semi you really need to go try them both, see what you like, its a personal preference Edited October 21, 2008 by Miroku Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 (edited) Welcome to PW An O/U shotgun will have less felt recoil compared to a S/S. I use both and there is a difference. Also, a semi-auto will also have a lot less recoil than the other two. Plus, a semi-auto will give you an extra shot, handy on pigeons/crows. I have (picking up soon) a semi-auto on a FAC which allows me to use a shotgun with more than 3 shots. The one I am having will be an 8 shot in total. It's really down to your choice. All of the above will be fine. Edited October 22, 2008 by steve_b_wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike.c Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 hello and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The original sad lad Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 HI MATEY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Welcome to PW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasha Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 hi and nice to her from you i am from north tyneside as well and have both a o/u and a semi auto my o/u has the same if not less recoil as my beretta o/u if you want to try both i go to steve smiths on a tues most weeks pm me and i will take you up with me and you can try both of mine only problem is mine are both left handed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojusa Posted October 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Thanks very much for all the welcomes and for the advice, i will try to get a chance to try some of these guns before I buy. @dasha thanks a lot for your very kind invitation but with work a tues is probably a no-go, I also use Steve Smiths but mainly on a sunday on the air rifle range. If your ever there on a sunday let me know and I'll buy the coffee's and pick your brains for info. Excellent forum, pleased I've joined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamHall Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Hi there and welcome to pw itsss gggrrreeaattttt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbithunter2008 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Hi and to PW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojusa Posted October 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Thanks for the welcomes, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radio1ham Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 and again to P.W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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