My first shotgun

[Denboy.22 14]

Hello everyone,Im looking for some recommendations one what  shotgun would be best for a beginner? Turning 18 soon and would like to get myself one(licensed ofc)

so what are your guys opinions?

 

thank you

[borderboy 80]

depends on your budget and your intended use. 

but a beretta 686 silver pigeon would be my choice if i could stretch to it. 12 bore, 28 inch multi choke barrels, and have the stock adjusted to fit. £1500/1800 new would have you a gun that fits and will last your lifetime. 

[Stavross 15,900]

It depends on what fits you, go to a gun shop and handle everything they have, take their advice and see what feels right

[FOXHUNTER 5,021]

55 minutes ago, Stavross said:

It depends on what fits you, go to a gun shop and handle everything they have, take their advice and see what feels right

Yep what fits is the main priority

[paulus 26]

Just make sure its a gun shop with someone who knows how a gun should fit as you would be surprised at how many don't. 

[The one 8,484]

General shooting a Bakial probably fully choked what you hit with that will be dead and there rough and ready you could knock fence posts in with one 

[KimE 487]

Max half choke or exchangable choke to be able to use steel shot are a must to be able to use the shotgun in the future. A cheap new gun or a quality used one ~1000£ would get you in to the game so you know exactly what you want when/if you want to upgrade it later.

[shovel leaner 7,650]

What’s your budget Denboy ? I would buy a secondhand Beretta 686 or Browning B325 or B425 , or Miroku MK38 , Mk60 or Mk70 . If you are of average build and height then you could pick up anyone of these standard stock size guns and get on with it . The Beretta is bombproof and doesn’t need a lot of maintenance, the Brownings like to be kept oiled . You could have any one of these guns and take if anywhere, shoot game or clays and not want to upgrade . And if  you fall out of love with shooting , you can re sell it and not lose any money. 
           The only warning I would say is that if we lose lead in the future, you might want to think about a gun that is proofed for steel . But then a lot of us are going to be in that position, including me . 

[Denboy.22 14]

1 hour ago, shovel leaner said:

What’s your budget Denboy ? I would buy a secondhand Beretta 686 or Browning B325 or B425 , or Miroku MK38 , Mk60 or Mk70 . If you are of average build and height then you could pick up anyone of these standard stock size guns and get on with it . The Beretta is bombproof and doesn’t need a lot of maintenance, the Brownings like to be kept oiled . You could have any one of these guns and take if anywhere, shoot game or clays and not want to upgrade . And if  you fall out of love with shooting , you can re sell it and not lose any money. 
           The only warning I would say is that if we lose lead in the future, you might want to think about a gun that is proofed for steel . But then a lot of us are going to be in that position, including me . 

I dont really have budget when it comes to having something solid  

[terryd 8,520]

60 quid side by side lol can't fault them

[BenBhoy 4,706]

15 hours ago, Denboy.22 said:

I dont really have budget when it comes to having something solid  

 

[Denboy.22 14]

2 hours ago, terryd said:

60 quid side by side lol can't fault them

Erm yeah i think i want to keep my face in one piece lol,heard nothing but bad stuff about cheap old shotys 

[FOXHUNTER 5,021]

21 minutes ago, Denboy.22 said:

Erm yeah i think i want to keep my face in one piece lol,heard nothing but bad stuff about cheap old shotys 

They do the job

[terryd 8,520]

1 hour ago, Denboy.22 said:

Erm yeah i think i want to keep my face in one piece lol,heard nothing but bad stuff about cheap old shotys 

Each to there own but they handle well and some bargains about now a days

[Denboy.22 14]

1 hour ago, FOXHUNTER said:

They do the job

Jesus that looks like a fun day haha,might have a look for summit cheaper but nothing under 300 400 rlly