Shotgun advice needed!

[JonathanKent 16]

Hi all,

 

I have been shooting for quite a while and I have always had a problem finding a gun that fits as I'm 6'4 and have rather long arms. I went fox chasing recently on a friends farm and I thought I was going to be driving so didn't take a gun. Anyway long story short ended up borrowing a friends Browning 525 and absolutley loved it and found it fitted very nicely and shot where I was aiming! so.....

 

I went to the local gun shop to buy one, when I was there the owner suggested I try a Cynergy as these tend to fit some bigger chaps even better. But its a bit more money and I am not 100% on the looks.

 

So the question is has anyone had any experiences with a cynergy and what are you thoughts? is it worth spending £800 more than a 525 to go for a cynergy?

 

If it is of any importance I do zero clay shooting its all game/rough/foxes etc

 

any thoughts would be very welcome.

 

Cheers Jonno

[clay man 0]

hi jonno if you are not going shooting clays i would buy a game gun not a sporter like the cynergy

and it is a neweus gun i would stick to what is best for the job 525 is a good gun have fun trust your gut

 

abt clay man

[JonathanKent 16]

Thanks clay man,

 

I appreciate the advice, I have never really understood the difference between a clay gun and a sporter? surely if it fits and shoots where your aiming it doesnt really matter if your pointing at a claim or a pheasant?

 

Cheers Jonno

[Deker 3,491]

Thanks clay man,

 

I appreciate the advice, I have never really understood the difference between a clay gun and a sporter? surely if it fits and shoots where your aiming it doesnt really matter if your pointing at a claim or a pheasant?

 

Cheers Jonno

 

Field/Game guns "tend" to be lighter than clay guns, often narrower ribs, etc.

 

This could get very complicated but put simply most normal/average shooters will be able to hit most things with most shotguns. There are many specialist shotguns that aim and shoot and fit for specific disciplines, but assuming you don't get a too specialised gun you will probably be able to hit things pretty well with whatever you get.

 

So...get what fits and feels right and forget simply spending lots of money, that isn't always the right way to buy the best gun for you...and most people will do pretty well with the 525.

 

So, the 525 would be my suggestion in this situation and learn from that, then in time, if you want another shotgun, you will know yourself what you want!