ollie989898
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I'm not doubting that whatsoever, but throwing a few spherical objects downrange is hardly a science!
A simpleton's guide to guns...
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I'm not doubting that whatsoever, but throwing a few spherical objects downrange is hardly a science!
Scholsey
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Could say the same about any sport. You get what you pay for with all kit.
The advice about a decent sized cabinet is sound. There is however a drawback with getting a cheap crudely built gun to start, as you will soon want something better. There is also an extra consideration to be said for sticking to a decent make: if you are married, ones spouse seems to notice the make, but not necessarily the calibre. My Sako rifles csn breed discretely in their ample abode with little outward signs
Pieces_of_Eight
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I took two guns out yesterday, because I was competing somewhere with a side-by-side class. My wife was surprised that I had 2 guns, when in fact I've had the same 4 guns for the last four years.
Had a poke about with a nearly new Hatsan yesterday (worth about £250), it was solid, heavy, clumsy and completely devoid of finesse. However, it would feel perfectly adequate if it was the only gun you'd ever set hands on.
Pieces_of_Eight
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Shotgun ballistics is in fact a precise science, though not delicate or elegant.
Adjustments to barrel length, choke, shot size, load weight, powder weight, shot composition, wind and temperature all influence the shape and quality of the pattern.
Firstly, you seem to be assuming that all the shot in the pattern are spherical.
and the throwing the lead about is only part of the story - barrels on a quality gun are not even the same bore along the entire length, material they are made from will effect life span
shotgun fit is massively important and not something you will get any adjustment with on a bargain bin gun, weight, balance and recoil makes a bit difference especially to likelihood of second barrel kills.
Then there is reliability which is very down to quality of manufacture with tight tolerances and quality of finish / material (cheap guns go rusty very quickly) , some guns are built to last and others will get old quickly
Frankly it is also a explosion that is occurring just a couple of inches away from your face / eyes .............................. I wouldn't go too cheap !
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Campbell
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- Herefordshire
Only ever buying used guns, my quality guide is to check how smoothly the gun opens and closes. You need to compare quite a few models, but the quiet reassuring positive click of a quality gun soon becomes apparent.
Jason g
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My first gun was a o/u lanber 12bore and I spent nearly 500 having it altered to suit me but I am pretty accurate with it so it is definitely worth investing in a gun you have if you can shoot it. I had a few lessons and my coach helped me set my gun up after having altered which made a real difference good luck and don't rush into anything you may regret on the long run