notsosureshot Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Hey guys, Well I did it, finally went out and bought a starter shotgun for my clay shooting endeavours. I was toying with several different models, all of which have both positive and negative comments on them spread all around the web. I considered, Lanber, Lincoln, Bettinsoli and a rather tired looking Miroku trap gun (not really suitable for skeet ) In the end I plumped for an ex demo Browning (FIAS really) Medallist 12g Sporter. Its certainly not the classiest gun on the market but it seems to fit nicely, if a little barrel heavy which will help in certain situations I think. Action seems nice and tight. Woodwork is a little soft I'd say, light duty, which is disappointing but Im not expecting miracles in this price bracket. Ejectors seem to be cast rather than machined, which might prove a problem later, but we'll see. I hope I've made the right choice, but even if I get a year or two out of it, for £500 you cant really go wrong (hopefully!). Finally, I'm buying carts for £3/25 (12g 28g Fibre), this seems cheap compared to what I've seen online. Would I be correct in thinking that? Does anyone else own one of these who can make me feel a little more confident in my first O/U purchase? Cheers all. PS. I know its not a "real" Browning, before anyone says, Im not that much of a sucker for marketing, just looked and felt nicer than the others I tried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Good luck with your shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilstoat Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Glad you got your SG sorted, happy shooting All the best Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3xspringer Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Enjoy your shooting, Cartridges £3.00 for 25 is a very good price what make are they and from where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notsosureshot Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 3xspringer: I got some from Swillington Shooting Supplies, its £120/thousand. spurs14: Tried the gun this afternoon on a simulated grouse flush, comb is still a little high so i'll be getting it adjusted, but otherwise for the Medallist. I 100% agree with fit being all important with any firearm. A fully choked .410 Baikal in the hands of an expert will out shoot a novice on a 12g Krieghoff any day of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 It's not a "real" Browning? Hey, I just bought a gun that I don't even know what make it is. But is looks good (to me), feels good and I shot my best ever with it before buying. Admittedly I'm still ****-poor and learning but I have a gun that I like. Best of luck to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notsosureshot Posted April 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Brand doesnt matter to me either, but Im sure someone would have been quick to correct me if I'd stated it was a Browning, I've seen it done before! Shooting prima donnas dont like people claiming a new £750 gun is a Browning. Good luck to you too mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeinVA Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Brand doesnt matter to me either, but Im sure someone would have been quick to correct me if I'd stated it was a Browning, I've seen it done before! Shooting prima donnas dont like people claiming a new £750 gun is a Browning. Good luck to you too mate! Thank god we have no snobs on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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