Entry 12G Shot Gun Advice

[Alsone 789]

Shooting game or deer (not that many use shotguns for the latter as slugs aren't commonly used or granted in the UK) are both illegal after dark (deer one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise unless you have special clearance from Natural England which can only be obtained if you can prove that it's unsafe to shoot them in the day so one example might be control on a golf course where they are causing severe damage to trees (most golf courses are populated with golfers or dog walkers from sunrise to sunset) Also remember sunset is when the sun goes below the horizon (best use official sunset times), NOT when it's dark).

 

Rabbits and fox are basically your night time prey species. That said, many people don't use shotguns throughout the night because of the noise factor in any event. They're OK early evening but after 9pm unless you're very very remote, you're likely to get complaints. That late on you're better off with a .22lr or moderated CF for fox.

[cheggs1978 0]

Have a few lessons first try a 12g,20g different makes and see what fits you best. Side by side or over/under for first shotgun you can go game shooting with these most don't like semi autos.plenty of practice