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grantc
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buying a shotgun
      #192546 - 26/10/11 06:42 PM

Hey all just wondering on what one should look for buying a second hand shotgun i shot a over and under 12ga the other day and i realised i want a 12ga i would be after a side by side as i just prefer the look any help would be great

good hunting

grant

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Re: buying a shotgun [Re: grantc]
      #192562 - 26/10/11 09:43 PM

Grant, thats like asking how long is a piece of string Budget ? best, Mike

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Re: buying a shotgun [Re: Mike_Bailey]
      #192565 - 26/10/11 09:52 PM

Grant,

Firstly, what do you want?

Some considerations:

* a side by side or under or over or either;

* Price range;

* Fixed chokes or changable chokes;

* What do you plan to use it for:
- Trap;
- Skeet;
- Simulated field;
- Game
- Ducks;
- Quail;
- Rabbits, foxes etc.

Just some things to consider. Some of the above involve different stock designs, some different chokes are required as well.

Maybe you want a "general" field shotgun?

In the gunshops you might find side by side shotguns of older makes with fixed chokes. Be aware that many might have 2 1/2" chambers not the usual 2 3/4" chambers. These go often for the $300 to $800 sort of price. 2 1/2" shotshells are available from an Italian brand imported by Beretta.

I'm not up to date on new or good second hand shotgun prices, not having bought one for a few years.

Tell us what you sort of want it for, and I'm sure people will chime in.

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grantc
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Re: buying a shotgun [Re: NitroX]
      #192568 - 26/10/11 10:44 PM

as stated id be after a side by side and at this point i would really just be intrested in shooting rabbits and fox's.i would say under $2000 there are a few on used guns that look good but they are under $1000 and i was just unsure

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Re: buying a shotgun [Re: grantc]
      #192575 - 27/10/11 12:44 AM

My suggestion is a used Beretta 686 with changable chokes. Try it out with somebody that can see if it fits you. /Staffan

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Re: buying a shotgun [Re: Sville]
      #192611 - 27/10/11 05:12 AM

Grant, have a look round but if you want a side by side used for less than $2000, given the strength of the aussie dollar you will find a very good AYA 12 bore s/s double trigger for your budget, best, Mike

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