A Few Questions - Miroku MK38

[Clydebuilt]

Right, here goes everyone:

 

If (fingers crossed) my Shotgun cert is a goer, I have been looking at various guns etc on the market for a while now.

 

Having briefly picked up a few different makes for a quick fondle , I found the Miroku MK38 Sporter 32” with Teague Multichokes sat very well with me and is the front runner for my new gun just now

 

I will obviously be getting a “fitting” from the gun shop in due course to see just how well it suits from a competent instructor’s point of view , but I’m after some more general advice before I splash out ( if licence grant accepted!)

 

Returning to the sport now my budget has increased a bit (like my age!) as have the amount of guns available in many varying spec’s.

 

Now for the questions!

 

Barrel length:

Many years ago when I first held a licence, I used a Bettinsoli 32” Full & ¾ choked trap gun.

 

I found the 32” barrels suited me quite well. I shot DTL when clay busting and had reasonable success during my time shooting so I am probably erring towards this length again

 

The weight isn’t an issue for me, but I suppose I should start to think about smooth swinging, steadiness and pointability as the main factors here as the gun will be used mostly for DTL

 

…BUT…here’s the thing,….having watched a few venues with Sporting, I really fancy mixing my DTL with a few days at this aswell. Looks like good craic!

 

How suitable, do you think, the new MK38 Sporter 32” (in Teagued Multichoked format) would be for both DTL and Sporting clay busting?

 

Would I just be better off with a dedicated Trap gun here? I’m a bit uncertain? I suppose the MK38 being Multi choke will lbe more adaptable for various shooting scenarios

 

What’s the biggest difference between a Trap and Sporter?

I have read elsewhere during my hours of internet research that in general the sporter shoots flatter? How bad would this really be for DTL??

Would this really be a big enough issue not to use a Sporter for DTL? (I shoot for fun and not serious competition stuff really)

 

Age old question, “what gun” I suppose but would appreciate your input on this one!

 

Cheers

[Gordon R]

Get a Miroku Teagued, with an adjustable comb. That way you can make it fit you. There are enough of them about for reasonable money. Trap guns tend to have a higher comb and weigh slightly more. I shoot sporting with trap guns anyway, but get which ever feels right.

 

You could get a Browning XT which has been Teagued - also mainly adjustable comb.

[Anni]

I have just traded my 32inch teague choked miroku in for a 30inch teague choked miroku

 

Mroku's are heavy guns and I found the 32inch just to long for sporting, it was like waving a scaffolding pole about

Would have been fine in the hands of an expert. Which I am far from.

 

Allthough it was great on DTL, with not having to move it about much, and it soaked up recoil.

 

I'm going to put my head on the block and say go for a 30inch allrounder and use tighter chokes when shooting DTL.

 

Miroku's are great value guns in what ever there guise.

[Clydebuilt]

Thanks for the reply Gents,

 

This has helped narrow down the possibilities for me and more food for thought!

 

I'll have a good look at the MK38 Trap, adj. comb and teagued.

 

Only decision now is 30" or 32" barrels, suppose next step is try before i buy and see how I get on.

 

Thanks again

 

Cheers

Cb

[LXX73]

I use a Beretta 32 inch, multichoke, 682Gold E Trap and use this for both DTL and sporting as I prefer the heavier trap gun. Had the sporter first but couldn't get on with it. As said get one with an adjustable comb and just drop it when shooting sporting.