Chronos wrote:Ive got an Akkar Chruchill combo with 20" and 30" barrels and while its no silver pidgeon its a solid gun for the dollars
Id definately look at and hold all the entry level guns before buying. As they say shotguns is all about fit and they're all slightly different
Chronos
AusTac wrote:I was in the same boat a little while ago went to the shop and had a feel of a akkar, webly and scott, hatsan and lamber, i had previously only shot mates berettas. Shotties are all about fit and feel whatever i/others like may or may not work for you, but that said the turkish guns are practically 5 year if that disposable firearms
For around the same price you can pick up some nice ones off used guns or oz gun sales and the like
Chronos wrote:Ive got an Akkar Chruchill combo with 20" and 30" barrels and while its no silver pidgeon its a solid gun for the dollars
veep wrote:Chronos wrote:Ive got an Akkar Chruchill combo with 20" and 30" barrels and while its no silver pidgeon its a solid gun for the dollars
With the interchangeable shotty barrels it's not really an interchangeable barrel in the same sense as with a rifle where you screw a barrel into an action and the switch can mean a change in POI and sighing etc, it's just replacing the whole business half of shotgun action, right?
Am I right in assuming there is no change in patterning or effect on sights/aiming when you switch with the shotty?
Supaduke wrote:Shottys don't work like rifles . Barrel length has negligible effect on muzzle velocity or patterning. Pellet spread is determined by you choke. Barrel length affects sight picture and weight. More length allows a better draw on moving targets. More weight slightly negates recoil ( although in my experience the difference is f$&k all ) and makes it swing a little more smoothly. Short barrel shottys are designed for walking about, usually in denser environments where the longer barrel can be a hindrance. Also as a defensive close quarter weapon, but that is a moot point in Australia. With practice you can do anything with a short barrel that you can with a long , however, I don't see too many 20" barrels at Olympic level. Probably a reason for that .
Supaduke wrote:Bunnies yes, clays no. It takes a bit of adjustment but it works. Bit lighter to carry, doesnt get caught up so much on long grass and branches etc. Points far quicker so intially tended to shoot with too much lead. Like most things in life it's all about what you are used to.
bigfellascott wrote:I guess wad designs too but it was very noticeable last time I shot clays as to which shells I was using at diff times.