rompom Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 I'm 27 and have been airgunning for a while now, rabbit and pigeon and have been enjoying it. I'm shooting in 3 places - 250, 20, and 10 acres respectively. I've decided to get my shotgun licence (in particular for the pigeons) and have cleared it with all the landowners, and was hoping for some advice on what to go for. There seems to be a lot of options. I guess the big questions are S/S, O/U or single, and what bore? Some have said I should start on a 410 and work up, others said just get straight in with a 12g. Any thoughts? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroku Mike Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Get yourself a nice O/U 12 bore. you wont go wrong with that as a starting point. Then find a local clay ground, meet yourself some new friends, and they will help you on your way. Better still visit a clay ground first, have a good look whats going on, and what its all about. Then you can decide more for yourself. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernlad Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 The last thing you want to start with is a .410! Why handicap yourself when you're just starting? Go for a 12bore, a lot more forgiving for an inexperienced shot. More lead in the air, more effective range and a denser pattern. If weight is an issue then a 20 would be the next best choice to start with. Smaller gauges are better suited to those who can already shoot well with a larger bore IMHO. SL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agusta Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Start with a 12g and work your way down. 12g 20g 28g .410 O/U - S/S mainly for game. Semi/Pump mainly clays. If your shooting pigeons a semi auto may be best rather than a O/U, but doesn't really matter, which ever suits you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Get a nice O/U. Lanber make a good shotgun and they are very good quality. Get a nice sporter and you won't go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Hi rompom the first thing to get sorted is your budget, how much could you fork out on your first shot gun, but keep in mind that you will need more than just a shot gun. Cabinet £100 look for a decent 2nd hand ear defenders £50 or plugs (free) cleaning equipment£20 i would say buy the best shotgun you can afford buy cheap buy twice, also better chance of selling on or part exchange go to a reputable RFD and try before you part with your cash if you can, get youself a bit of help from a decent shotgun coach, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rompom Posted November 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Thanks very much for the advice. Sounds like a 12g O/U it is. Budget is going to be my next biggest problem - I've got about £350 all in (licence, cabinet, defenders etc)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOOTEMUP Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Thanks very much for the advice. Sounds like a 12g O/U it is. Budget is going to be my next biggest problem - I've got about £350 all in (licence, cabinet, defenders etc)! You should get something reasonable for that money, just make sure that you buy a gun that fits you because if you dont that really is money wasted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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