First gun

[Brand New]

Hi all,my partner and I are hopefully looking at buying guns soon. My partner is a slightly built female who has only shot with a 20 guage before. Seen a nice looking Lincoln 20 and the gunshop says they will measure up and fit it to her. Any opinions on Lincoln shotguns?

 

[ips]

don't know them well but for the money I cant see a problem. One of the "ladies" on here will be best to advise for your partner BUT personally I think she would be wiser to go for a light 12 guage and use 24 g

 

[Sian]

And as by magic......

i am 5ft nothing, not skinny but I would say I'm not that strong in my upper body/arms and I am 50'yrs old.  I have always shot a Silver Pigeon SP1 with 28 inch barrels and  started on 21 gm cartridges moving on to 24 and then 28 gm because I found one I like at a price I like and it basically makes things easier buying the same for both my hubby and I.  I shoot a lot and do not suffer at all.  There are a few reasons for this, I was taught well, my gun fit me and has been tweaked as I got to a level I knew what was best for me and as Ips has said a 12 bore often is a better choice in the long run simply because it can take a bit of the recoil that a20b does not particularly if you shoot a fair bit.  Also 20b cartridges are more expensive and less plentiful in choice.  I definitely would advocate 12b over 20b. 

 

[MJJ]

Caeser Guerini do one specifically for women. As ips said, you may be better off with a 12g and 24gram or even 21gram cartridges. As for Lincoln, not my cup of tea. Would be better off with one of the 'big three' (second hand or new). 

 

[jagster]

The problem with using  20 gauge for clay shooting is the cost of cartridges, much dearer than  12s and if you are using a 28grm load not a lot of difference in recoil. As ips says, better of using lighter load 12 gauge cartridge.  20 bore are great if you are carrying it round a game shoot all day but for clay I would go for  12bore. Lincoln are built in Italy I believe and appear reasonable value for money. If you can afford a CG that's the way to go IMHO.

 

[ips]

there you go then brand new. Everyone pretty much agreed so far. But of course its yours and your partners decision.

ps

Sian knows her stuff and she is a girlie so its worth taking her advice ?

 

[Dbac300566]

If buying two guns,buy at the same gun shop and get a better deal on the guns,12 bore for clay shooting.Wins every time even for the ladies.

 

[Damo]

Hi

My good lady, shoots a 12 bore Miroku. She is only 4 10.  Recoil from 21,24 or 28 gram loads not an issue. She holds it correctly and generally hits the  spot.

 

[balltrap]

Hi

My good lady, shoots a 12 bore Miroku. She is only 4 10.  Recoil from 21,24 or 28 gram loads not an issue. She holds it correctly and generally hits the  spot.




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She holds it correctly and generally hits the  spot...... ...................Guess your a lucky man then :angel:

 

[Damo]

Could have phrased that a bit better me thinks.?

 

[Brand New]

Perhaps its not the first gun she has held?

Seriously though,I looked at the Lincoln as an all round jobbing gun,one I can rough shoot around the farm,shoot game over my spaniels and during the summer enjoy a round of Sporting clays at the weekend. My partner is much more clay orientated.

 

[ips]

if the Lincoln suits your requirements go for it but get a 12 ?

 

[Nick Selby]

my mother in law is 67yo, 4'10(ish) and slight build and she shoots a Browning 12g (28" barrels) with 21g shells. She had the stock cut down to fit but other than that, no problems. No problems reported....

 

[Brand New]

Thanks Nick,I think my partner is afraid of the actual weight of the gun,more than the recoil. Will have to get her back shooting again and experiment.

 

[ips]

get her a game gun in 12. My 687eell diamond pigeon ? is as light as a 20. Shoot esp, skeet or of course game with it.

sporters will always be heavier than a game equivalent

 

[Nick Selby]

Thanks Nick,I think my partner is afraid of the actual weight of the gun,more than the recoil. Will have to get her back shooting again and experiment.

I suspect she is stronger than my mother in law. Anyway, she will get used to the weight. She can do lots of dry mounting of the gun which will help build up muscle memory\strength..

 

[Sian]

Thanks Nick,I think my partner is afraid of the actual weight of the gun,more than the recoil. Will have to get her back shooting again and experiment.

You soon get used to that especially when you become proficient at mounting and shooting without the time it takes a novice to do it.

 

[Brand New]

Thanks Nick and Sian,Pauline is not quite fully recovered from a bad shoulder and broken clavicle injury. So she is still a little apprehensive about getting back to taking lessons. Hopefully the new year will see her regain confidence. I hope to purchase a gun first which will be a 12 guage and I am hoping she will have a go with it and hopefully find its not a problem for her.

 

[Sian]

Thanks Nick and Sian,Pauline is not quite fully recovered from a bad shoulder and broken clavicle injury. So she is still a little apprehensive about getting back to taking lessons. Hopefully the new year will see her regain confidence. I hope to purchase a gun first which will be a 12 guage and I am hoping she will have a go with it and hopefully find its not a problem for her.

Best of luck, definitely use 21g for her to start Comp X are very soft and hopefully confidence will be restored.