hutchey 147 Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Hi, I've just put in for a variation and also thought i'd put in for a SGC as i'm looking at doing Clays, Pheasants, Crows etc. Now i've only been looking at them in the gunsmiths and like the over/under ones appearance. Anyone got any suggestions for a suitable first SG? Cheers, Richard Quote Link to post
walshie 2,804 Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Depends how much you want to spend really. Personally, I wouldn't spend too much on my first gun because you'll probably end up changing it for something else down the line. Lanbers are always good for a starter gun. 1 Quote Link to post
johnny.w 316 Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Whatever shotgun you go for, make sure you find one that fits you and feels right rather than one you like the look of. 2 Quote Link to post
DeerhoundLurcherMan 997 Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Pick up as many as you can to compare how they all feel.......My first gun cost me £200 (o/u 12g bettinsoli) second hand. I looked at some in a shop and none of them fit as good..... 1 Quote Link to post
Alsone 789 Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Can't beat going along to a clay shoot and seeing if some members will let you have a go with their guns. Depending on how much you want to spend, Beretta and Browning are the ones you really want to try as each manufacturer has a different balance. I find Browning really neutral and nice but Beretta not as nice, but others will tell you they prefer Beretta. It's all down to preference. If your budget doesn't stretch as far as Beretta or Browning, then you need to consider trying some of the brands within your budget. 1 Quote Link to post
hutchey 147 Posted June 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 cheers for that I like the look of the browning 525 i think it is but i'll see if i can find somewhere local to me to try a few Quote Link to post
The one 8,507 Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Some clay grounds have there own guns , as said try a few out but dont spend a lot ,then see if you like it then grade up 1 Quote Link to post
Alsone 789 Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) cheers for that I like the look of the browning 525 i think it is but i'll see if i can find somewhere local to me to try a few Really nice gun. That's what I personally would buy. It's all a matter of balance. I find Browning very neutral, Beretta are I think less neutrally weighted, but it's as I said its down to preference. Both Browning and Beretta are quality guns that will last you years if looked after. One thing you could do if you're not so good with looking after guns is buy a cheap branded gun for in the field and keep the good one for clays. Either way, my advice is try out a few different guns and find what feels right for you. You should probably be looking for a 28" or 30" sporter unless you're looking to do trap in which case choice becomes more difficult as you want a sporter for the live stuff and any sporting clays you might do, but a trap gun for trap. You can do occassional trap with a sporter, so I'd say pick your gun according to what you're going to do most of, or buy 2! Edited June 4, 2013 by Alsone 1 Quote Link to post
GEOFF.223 83 Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) One of the best guns i have ever shoot is a beretta supersport with the ported barrels. Light weight very little recoil £900 ish second hand, this will be my 1st choice of a o/u And i should also aid im not a o/u fan i prefer semi's but the supersport my sway me The supersports don't look overly fancy but the way the shoot is completed different to most o/u i have shoot. There is only ever a few of them on guntrader Just looked there there is only 2 on guntrader well it says theres 3 but ones a 682 sport and the other 2 supersports with no pics all 900 Edited June 5, 2013 by GEOFF.223 1 Quote Link to post
goldenlad 2 Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 I got my shot gun licence this year and ended up buying a really nice miruku under and over really nice to use and its steel safe so if I wanted I can shoot duck etc and I got it half price of what they are selling for. Im now looking at a 410 to have something a little different to play with and also teach my son how to shoot 1 Quote Link to post
nasher1 258 Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Make sure whatever you buy fits you this is soo important when it comes to the business of actually hitting something with a shotgun,you will be wasting carts with a poor fitting gun 1 Quote Link to post
sussex 5,777 Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Hutchey have a look down West Kent clay ground , you can have a go & see what you like ,got some good instructors over there who will put you on the right road . 2 Quote Link to post
Hawkeye. 26 Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 " make sure it fit's you " seem's to be the popular advice . Will they know whether it does or not or do they even know what " fit's " means ? Please explain what you mean 1 Quote Link to post
The Seeker 3,048 Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 " make sure it fit's you " seem's to be the popular advice . Will they know whether it does or not or do they even know what " fit's " means ? Please explain what you mean The guy might be a yank but he's got it summed up nicely Sorry there is something wrong YouTube vids are not being displayed look up gun fitting on your tube younwillget the idea 1 Quote Link to post
hutchey 147 Posted June 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 cheers everyone, i'll have a look at youtube etc then head to a local clay ground etc. Quote Link to post
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