| samg |
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| 04/12/2007 18:59 |
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i mainly rough shoot with ocaisional clay pigeon shoot. i have a twenty bore lincoln over and under but want to get a 12 bore
as a relatively young shooter a light gun would be best. just wondering what some experienced hands would have to say
| belmontcj |
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| 04/12/2007 21:45 |
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Hi samg, the best advice I can offer is to make it known at your local grounds that you intend to upgrade your Lincoln. From my own experience most regulars will be happy to let you try out their gun. Be warned however that, as in all things, the user will generally be biased towards their own make and model. Similarly the grounds will normally have a room full of o/u 12's you could try.
With reference to your the weight of the gun i would be more concerned about YOUR size. Our eldest lad is 17, 5'5" and builty like a racing snake. Wielding a 20b he is a good shot but is simply unable to comfortably hold and swing a 12. He works at our local clay ground and has been unable to find a comfortable fit. A 20b is just as capable of breaking clays!
All the best!
| RobJones303 |
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| 07/02/2008 13:07 |
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As a member of a clay pigeon shooting club, I totally agree with the last post - ask your fellow shooters nicely and I'm sure they will give you a shot of their guns - even if it's just into the air to get the feel.
I started out at 16 using my dad's 12g O/U - and despite not being 'built like a brick s#*t house' - I managed fine.
I now have my own 12g Side by Side, which couldn't suit me more - and I can only suggest that you invest in one too.
20's are ok for young shooters to learn on - but 12g's are definately the way to go once you reach late-teens. Ask your local gunshop for the best all-rounder 12g he has - and have a chat with the bank at the same time - a good example will set you back a couple of hundred pounds.
Best of luck mate
| Morts |
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| 14/02/2008 21:36 |
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having only just started i purchased a used MK70 grade 1 for £700 and it is fantastic for pigeon and clay. I was taught on a 686e and the MK70 feels the same and its not a heavy gun in my view.
My father shoots a AYA 2 which is a fantastic gun for the pigeons and very light