Tis1979 Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 Hi all, I'm looking at getting a secondhand 12 bore O/U in the region of £750-1200 and thought i would ask what different makes/ models people prefer. I will be Pigeon shooting most of the year & also have Game days booked, One of them is a fish & flight for ducks. Any info would be much appreciated and interesting to know what people are using. Many thanks Tristram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest topshot_2k Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 For that money i would definitaly go for a Winchester Select game gun, very well built, nice looking, 3" chrome line barrels and steel shot proofed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tis1979 Posted June 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 Thanks Top Shot, Just looked at the review from sporting gun online looks to be a very nice gun, The write up certainly sells it. Thanks for pointing it out. Regards Tis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 Try before you buy if you can. You might be able find a second hand Browning B525, brilliant gun for the purpose listed if you can find one to fit or have altered to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 The model and make does not matter, the fit and balance does! Try all type availble and buy the one that fits first and feels righy second - everyone has there own preference as to maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfish Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Fit is the main point. I went for a Beretta Silver Pigeon III Sporting with Optima chokes and can not fault it, its at the top end of your price range secondhand but is worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 (edited) Got a mate who is selling a Beretta Silver Pigeon (some deluxe version). 28" barrels and full set of multichokes. Think he wants £750. Pick a few different makes up - Brownings and Mirokus I find heavy and clunky. Winchesters never grabbed me at all. EDIT: If you are interested I'll get him to email you some piccies - you're only down the road / A12 Edited June 29, 2009 by Mungler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest topshot_2k Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Got a mate who is selling a Beretta Silver Pigeon (some deluxe version). 28" barrels and full set of multichokes. Think he wants £750. Pick a few different makes up - Brownings and Mirokus I find heavy and clunky. Winchesters never grabbed me at all. EDIT: If you are interested I'll get him to email you some piccies - you're only down the road / A12 Winchester are now owned by browning, the new range is definatly worth a look. They are built by FN herstal in belgium and they know their stuff when it comes to making decent barrels, actions etc As said though try a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratus Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Tis 1979 Like mentioned have a try before yo buy cant go wrong!!! Bemmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcw65 Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Winchester are now owned by browning, the new range is definatly worth a look. They are built by FN herstal in belgium and they know their stuff when it comes to making decent barrels, actions Browning do not own Winchester, but produce them under licence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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