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pbrazendale · #1 Post by **pbrazendale** » Fri Aug 11, 2017 11:09 pm

Hi all,

Looking for a shotgun (NEW) for breaking Clays, I've done some research and really like the look and feel of the Beretta 686e Evo Sport, however I would welcome alternative suggestions / input it has to 12ga and be on a shotgun cert no FAC.

Also budget is around £1800

Thanks

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#2 Post by **safetyfirst** » Fri Aug 11, 2017 11:32 pm

You can't beat a shop on a clay range for trying out a gun. Fit is really important when choosing a clay gun if you're serious about the sport.

I've had a 686 for 20 years and it was a great gun then, no idea how they are made now!

Then again, mine hits me gently in the face every time I fire it so perhaps my advice is suspect.

#3 Post by **Dellboy** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:32 am

Try loads find one that fits or is made to fit and dont get dragged in by the names .

#4 Post by **Chuck** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:55 pm

Whatsafety first and dellboy say.

Try them all and take it fromthere - don't just buy a "name".

GeeRam · #5 Post by **GeeRam** » Sat Aug 26, 2017 5:14 pm

Chuck wrote:Whatsafety first and dellboy say.

Try them all and take it fromthere - don't just buy a "name".

Couldn't agree more.

What you may like the look off might not 'fit' you, and what you might not like the look off, may well fit you just right.

I was all set on a Beretta, but found that they just didn't fit me.....comb and drop on the various ones on my budget was always wrong for my shape and gun mounting.

Ended up with a Browning, and very pleased with it.

#6 Post by **Ovenpaa** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:43 am

I am a fan of Miroku and although you may find a gun that fits first time it is worth budgeting for having whatever you opt for fitted which is not as costly as it sounds.

pbrazendale · #7 Post by **pbrazendale** » Fri Sep 01, 2017 8:02 pm

Ok guys thanks for all the advice, I tried a few different models however this morning picked up a Beretta 690 1 Sport all black version, it's the 30 inch barrel version and it's lovely. Looking forward to getting it out now.

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pbrazendale · #8 Post by **pbrazendale** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 3:06 pm

Some pics for those interested.

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#9 Post by **Sim G** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 5:34 pm

A friend has one of those. You've chosen a very, very nice first shotgun!

Kungfugerbil · #10 Post by **Kungfugerbil** » Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:59 am

Lovely that!

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