newbieshooter Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 What is meant by a boxlock gun? Are they any good for pigeon and general shooting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 Most over and under shotguns ARE boxlocks, so you can rest assured that they are suitable for both clay and pigeon shooting. Sidelocks tend to be of a more exclusive nature, and due to the way the locks are fixed onto plates on the side of the gun (hence sidelocks) they are easier to set up with a perfect trigger pull. In the main sidelocks tend to be more expensive than boxlocks, but having said that a good boxlock will always be better than a cheap sidelock. As you can see, a sidelock is very special when it is done right. G.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 What is meant by a boxlock gun? Are they any good for pigeon and general shooting? Hi, You'll find a good boxlock is about the same in price as a cheep sidelock Its said the sidelock balances better and tends to be slimmer at the wrist, I think you will find its more down to personal preference and funds available on purchase IMOP you should try a few different guns to see what you get on with, you can still win competitions with a £100 shotgun or a £50,000 Boss & co at the end of the day a shotgun is two tubes with a bit of wood on the end WB heres a nice cheep "Ugartechea" Boxlock just to show the difference in appearance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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