My bride to be and I are about to purchase our first shotguns. These will be for sport shooting or game that weighs about 140-220lbs and might disturb our slumbers. We're treating this purchase the same as any other and intend to utilise the facilities of of our local clubs to try before we buy so to speak. I am worried however that because of our ignorance in these matters an unscrupulous sales person may well attempt to blind us with bovine excretia.
Are there any pearls of wisdom for choosing ones weapon that even an an englishman would understand?
She and I are of a mind that two 'pump action' or semi-automatic with a capicity to hold at least six rounds in a magazine, internal or external would fit the bill (pun intended) nicely. Really looking for something that will tackle most uses with merely a change of ammunition. Suggestions?
My reading on this board would seem to confirm my preconception that recoil is determined by the type of ammunition employed, not just the gauge. Is this a valid assumption?
In terms of making the weapon more usable/controllable, what is it possible to get adjusted or changed to match our body shapes?
Is this worth it?
I am a firm believer in 'practice makes perfect' and will therefore be shooting as much as time and budget allow. This is going to sound silly but bear in mind I am a novice. How many rounds can you put through an average weapon of this type (if there is such a thing) before something wears out?
What bits break first?
Do any ladies, either here or your partners gents, have any advice for someone with an ample chest who is worried about discomfort?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts, I have searched as much as possible to determine the answers to most of our questions but would appreciate some input on these ones.
Bill
Edit: Am now reading DaveMcC's old TFL posts (missed em first time round) but any input is still appreciated
Are there any pearls of wisdom for choosing ones weapon that even an an englishman would understand?
She and I are of a mind that two 'pump action' or semi-automatic with a capicity to hold at least six rounds in a magazine, internal or external would fit the bill (pun intended) nicely. Really looking for something that will tackle most uses with merely a change of ammunition. Suggestions?
My reading on this board would seem to confirm my preconception that recoil is determined by the type of ammunition employed, not just the gauge. Is this a valid assumption?
In terms of making the weapon more usable/controllable, what is it possible to get adjusted or changed to match our body shapes?
Is this worth it?
I am a firm believer in 'practice makes perfect' and will therefore be shooting as much as time and budget allow. This is going to sound silly but bear in mind I am a novice. How many rounds can you put through an average weapon of this type (if there is such a thing) before something wears out?
What bits break first?
Do any ladies, either here or your partners gents, have any advice for someone with an ample chest who is worried about discomfort?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts, I have searched as much as possible to determine the answers to most of our questions but would appreciate some input on these ones.
Bill
Edit: Am now reading DaveMcC's old TFL posts (missed em first time round) but any input is still appreciated
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