what gun to get??

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hi
im looking to get a shotgun .im looking to start clays and hopefully go county.i also shoot game.i want a good reliable gun.dosent have to be cheap.i was thinking of beretta .i was looking at the xplor unico but i would love to hear all of your thoughts.the gun cant be heavy but also little recoil.
thanks

4200fps

Its the best out there full stop. Pick one up and it will make you want it and its a great gun to meet eye and trouble free.

TriggerPL

Most clay shoot don't allow semi autos , so ul be looking at o/u and alot of talk about the new berettas not being up to the task of clays ( ejector problems ) I think I'd go for a browning or similar . And it not bias ! I just bought a new perennia

Witcher

If you're going to be shooting clays seriously I'd go with an O/U, if only because you'll have a pain in your balls picking up shells after a s/a. If you're shooting sporting you'd be picking up 50 or 100 shells across 5 stands...rather you than me:pac:

Alchemist2

Go with the unico you will not regret it, if you can stretch the budget get the kick off with it only one drawback tis a feicer to clean "properly"

terminator2

can you get the kick off added to your beretta at a later stage

beretta firearm

ok that might rule the semi's out..so what o/u would you reccomend??

Witcher

Depends what fits you really. Go to a dealers and see what they have and how they suit.

homerhop

Dont go out and buy a gun just because of its name or value. What I will say to you as I have always said here is to get out and try as many different types of guns as you can. Surely you know lads who own guns or there is a club in your area. ask would they mind letting you have a shot some evening. You will find most lads will be more than happy get someone started in our sport. Go to your local dealer, hold and throw up a few see what feels right in your hands. As for the recoil, if the gun suits and you are mounting it correctly recoil will not be that much of an issue. but bear in mind lighter guns do tend to recoil more.

Re semi's and clays, I have been shooting 20+ years and have never seen anyone refused from a shoot because they had a semi. The only ones who may have an issue are the lads next to shoot in DTL and at that its not a big job to take one step back while the semi owner is taking their shot.

Constab2

Bennelli Super Black Eagle enough said,simply brilliant handling,never stops & recoil system is a dream.

charlie10

i was like u 3 years ago and bought a beretta 686 e which at the time i couldnt afford but im glad i saved for it as its still as good as new and never miss fired,my friend has gone through 3 ****e guns since.buy an entry level beretta ,browning or mirouko THAT FITS!!:D

Mr.Woodcock

If your still considering a semi, check out the browning maxus, will cycle 24g's all day, and was even talkin to lad who said he but 21g's threw his no problem!! You can also but a shell catcher on them to stop hitting the guy next to you in dtl, as for fit, there are spacers that come with the gun for changing the stock length an draw length!

Double Barrel

Plus one for what Homerhop said.

Have a look at a Miroku MK 38.

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Double Barrel wrote: »

Plus one for what Homerhop said.

Have a look at a Miroku MK 38.

i saw a second hand for 900.is worth looking at?

Double Barrel

BerettaF

Much depends on condition. Look at the sporter's.
Use the following link as a guide as it has 400-500 Miroku's for sale: http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/results.php?&Filter

Use the Gun Search function in the left hand column.

terminator2

have you ever owned a firearm before

meathstevie

Given the fact that Miroku is essentially a Browning made in Japan they're definitely worth looking at. It's the sort of gun that will last for ages with basic simple maintenance.

deerhunter1

beretta firearm wrote: »

hi
im looking to get a shotgun .im looking to start clays and hopefully go county.i also shoot game.i want a good reliable gun.dosent have to be cheap.i was thinking of beretta .i was looking at the xplor unico but i would love to hear all of your thoughts.the gun cant be heavy but also little recoil.
thanks

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dazed+confused

I'm sick of the bad press semis get.

I have been shooting a semi for nearly ten years now and have never been refused entry to a sporting clay range. Most DTL ranges prohibit the use of semis but I DTL is a specific discipline that few shooters partake in.

Some people spout awful sh*te if they think someone will listen. Name one clay ground that forbids the use of semi autos!

Witcher

dazed+confused wrote: »

I'm sick of the bad press semis get.

I have been shooting a semi for nearly ten years now and have never been refused entry to a sporting clay range. Most DTL ranges prohibit the use of semis but I DTL is a specific discipline that few shooters partake in.

Some people spout awful sh*te if they think someone will listen. Name one clay ground that forbids the use of semi autos!

Nobody said a range would reject a s/a.

terminator2

dtl is very popular , most lads like the banter , most clay shooters cut their teeth on dtl and progress from there ,

dazed+confused

TriggerPL wrote: »

Most clay shoot don't allow semi autos , so ul be looking at o/u and alot of talk about the new berettas not being up to the task of clays ( ejector problems ) I think I'd go for a browning or similar . And it not bias ! I just bought a new perennia

Blay wrote: »

Nobody said a range would reject a s/a.

Blay read the whole thread before you start arguing!

Witcher

dazed+confused wrote: »

Blay read the whole thread before you start arguing!

Forgive me:rolleyes:

Spunk84

You sound like a young lad ,I would try all the guns out and see how they feel. Just don't be up in coonans at it ;D

nismo12

take a look at a browning cynergy.comes in allot of different types but im saving for one at the mo and cant find a nicer gun to look, havnt tried shooting one yeat but with all the adjustment on the stock it will fix almost anyone

beretta firearm

haha spunk guess i found out who you are now..yes to the last poster im putting a deposit on a cynergy there a great gun.

Spunk84

beretta firearm wrote: »

haha spunk guess i found out who you are now..yes to the last poster im putting a deposit on a cynergy there a great gun.

You will never know who I am ! But I know who u are haha seriously don't waste your money on a gun that you won't be using for a few years until you old enough, something under 500e will suit u down to the ground ....and get your safety course done as you won't be getting anything unless u have it ;D

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Spunk84 wrote: »

beretta firearm wrote: »

haha spunk guess i found out who you are now..yes to the last poster im putting a deposit on a cynergy there a great gun.

You will never know who I am ! But I know who u are haha seriously don't waste your money on a gun that you won't be using for a few years until you old enough, something under 500e will suit u down to the ground ....and get your safety course done as you won't be getting anything unless u have it ;D

ye im doing the one in kilkenny and of i know who you are ;-) i want to get a nice one that'l last

beretta firearm

Spunk84 wrote: »

beretta firearm wrote: »

haha spunk guess i found out who you are now..yes to the last poster im putting a deposit on a cynergy there a great gun.

You will never know who I am ! But I know who u are haha seriously don't waste your money on a gun that you won't be using for a few years until you old enough, something under 500e will suit u down to the ground ....and get your safety course done as you won't be getting anything unless u have it ;D

ye im doing the one in kilkenny and of i know who you are ;-) i want to get a nice one that'l last