Shotguns: educate Badger

[meles meles]

We have two shotguns, oomans, one a pump action Section 1 Yankee thingummy from about 1917 we thinks, and the other an English side by side from 1911. We're thinking of getting another, a Roland Watson side by side boxlock with 30 inch barrels. Can you tell us anything about them ? We like the look of it, but confess we don't know much about shotguns...

[bigfathairybiker]

Could try:- http://www.rowlandwatson.co.uk/contact-us/

Mark

[dodgyrog]

Educate Badger!!! I know a lost cause when I see it!

[meles meles]

*disdainful stare*

We see that most shotguns seem to have 28 inch barrels these days. We're wondering what's wrong, or right, about 30 inch barrels...

[dodgyrog]

It's not length that's important but the way you use it!

[meles meles]

Napoleon Syndrome, dodgy ?

[dodgyrog]

Working on it.

[meles meles]

Squeaking of size, oomans, should we be thinking of two and half in chambers or holding out for three inches?

[Kungfugerbil]

Squeaking of size, oomans, should we be thinking of two and half in chambers or holding out for three inches?

Personally I would look for something chambered in 2 3/4 just because there's plenty more choice in cartridges. Unless one is keen on chucking buckshot or slugs at things on the ground, I wouldn't say 3" is necessary. Just my 2p naturally, no doubt I will be contradicted :)

[tackb]

2.5" chambers are fine for game shooting (although 2-3/4" as said , does give you more choice)

I'm a big guy (6'4'') and find I shoot much better with longer barrels , my main gun is 32'' , short barrels I find requires more concentration to keep the gun moving ?