Hi,

I have owned a shotgun for a number of years but really only used it for rough shooting and only then not very often (I mostly use a 10/22 rifle).

I recently went clay pigeon shooting with a friend and used a 12 bore Baikel shotgun. However, I was not really getting on with the gun and after about 25 rounds I have ended up with a large bruise on my cheek. I had to hold the gun tight to my face to be able to line up the sight properly. Why is this? it was suggested that the stock was too short.

There are two questions I have, I realise that I am going to need to get fitted for a new gun, however I am left handed and my dominant eye is my left eye, will I need to get a left handed shotgun? or can I use a normal right handed shotgun?

What do you suggest, I dont care too much about what way the shells are ejected, I just want to make the gun feel more comfortable and not catch my cheek.

What type of shotgun would you advice around the Ł300 mark. I dont mind going second hand.
Many thanks for reading this.