I’m looking for a light gun for walked up snipe/woodcock.
Probably a XXV or No 2 with 26 inch barrels, would also consider an Arrieta/Garbi or a Churchill (would stretch the budget a bit obviously for that).
Ideally a full wood stock at 14.75inch or so, but one with a decent butt pad to that length would be fine.
Choked C & 1/4 would be ideal but up to 1/2 on a barrel would work. Some snipe end up far away by the time you see them!
I’m in no rush as want to hold out for the right gun condition wise-I know it’ll be out there. I have been looking at guns over the past fortnight at RFDs ranging from a £1000-£700, with drastic differences in condition often not reflected by the price.
If anyone here has an excellent condition 25/26 inch sidelock they’re looking to sell that fits the bill and their RFD will transfer to an NI RFD please let me know
Probably a XXV or No 2 with 26 inch barrels, would also consider an Arrieta/Garbi or a Churchill (would stretch the budget a bit obviously for that).
Ideally a full wood stock at 14.75inch or so, but one with a decent butt pad to that length would be fine.
Choked C & 1/4 would be ideal but up to 1/2 on a barrel would work. Some snipe end up far away by the time you see them!
I’m in no rush as want to hold out for the right gun condition wise-I know it’ll be out there. I have been looking at guns over the past fortnight at RFDs ranging from a £1000-£700, with drastic differences in condition often not reflected by the price.
If anyone here has an excellent condition 25/26 inch sidelock they’re looking to sell that fits the bill and their RFD will transfer to an NI RFD please let me know
