First Shotgun??

[Nell 1]

I'm after a bit of guidance from some experienced shooters.

 

All of my hunting has been done with dogs for the last 15 years with only a little bit of playing around with air rifles over the years. However now I have been out shooting with a mate recently and am thnking about getting a shotgun (if the licence gets the OK!). What would be an ideal one to begin with? I will be shooting rabbits and the like which have been bolted, maybe even the odd fox. Pigeons may even be a possibility.

 

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

YIS

 

Nell

Edited March 28, 2010 by Nell

[unclemicky 3]

I would imagine some thing cheap so you an your mate can do a bit of rough shooting , I have an old Baikal that's unbreakable and it does not matter if its raining or it gets knocked about a bit

[Nell 1]

Thanks, my mate is realy into his guns and has suggested one or two but wanted to get a more broader view.

 

I am also left handed so where would be the best place to buy from in your opinion?

[unclemicky 3]

Nell there are a few places to purchase guns from , gun shops (more expensive) , forums like this some good bargins to be had , I sure some guns have a negative stock that could be used by a lefty , just got to look and keep the eyes open mate , cheers Mick.

[Deker 3,478]

12g O/U 28 or 30" barrels, Multi Choke, single trigger, Field/Game gun, and preferably one that fits you.

 

It's easy to say but harder to do, and I am convinced that very few people use a gun that fits them properly.

 

Worth a look here...

 

http://www.guntrader.co.uk/GunsForSale/

[jackinbox99 41]

12g O/U 28 or 30" barrels, Multi Choke, single trigger, Field/Game gun, and preferably one that fits you.

 

It's easy to say but harder to do, and I am convinced that very few people use a gun that fits them properly.

 

Worth a look here...

 

http://www.guntrader.co.uk/GunsForSale/

 

Hmmm.. not sure id recommend a 12g for shooting rabbits, unless you want a bag of giblets to take home with you. Id go for a .410 or maybe a 20g for rabbits. You can also use it for pigeons. Then again, why stick to one gun. Some guns are so cheap now, you could get a .410 for bolting rabbits, and a 12g in either o/u or semi automatic for the pigeons / fox. That would be my recommendation.

 

Another alternative would be to get a 12g, then use one of those reducing tubes to use the smaller cartridges for rabbits.

[watchman 256]

12g O/U 28 or 30" barrels, Multi Choke, single trigger, Field/Game gun, and preferably one that fits you.

 

It's easy to say but harder to do, and I am convinced that very few people use a gun that fits them properly.

 

Worth a look here...

 

http://www.guntrader.co.uk/GunsForSale/

 

Hmmm.. not sure id recommend a 12g for shooting rabbits, unless you want a bag of giblets to take home with you. Id go for a .410 or maybe a 20g for rabbits. You can also use it for pigeons. Then again, why stick to one gun. Some guns are so cheap now, you could get a .410 for bolting rabbits, and a 12g in either o/u or semi automatic for the pigeons / fox. That would be my recommendation.

 

Another alternative would be to get a 12g, then use one of those reducing tubes to use the smaller cartridges for rabbits.

i dont seem to get the probs your on about with the rabbits mate,the guys only starting out so i also would advise a 12g,then when out can take most quarry hes likely to encounter,easier to carry selection of shot loads,jmo

Edited March 29, 2010 by watchman