Hi everybody
Does anyone know of a place where one could try shooting different shotguns?
Kinda like a try it before you buy it place.
I shoot my buddies guns but this is for my wife and she wants a 20 gauge, not a12
TIA
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Hi everybody
Does anyone know of a place where one could try shooting different shotguns?
Kinda like a try it before you buy it place.
I shoot my buddies guns but this is for my wife and she wants a 20 gauge, not a12
TIA
Never heard of a place that does that
Go to a big store,try all they have and you want or like.
Shotguning is a game of proper gun fit.
Whichever gun you like and it fits you well,buy it.
Kick will be a result of heavy load or light gun,kind of easy to guess on that..........chokes and ammo selection helps with patterning
Me neither but doesn't hurt to ask
Was in Bass pro doing that yesterday.
Don't know of any place that rents shotguns but you might try attending a local skeet/trap club. Most guys are willing to let you try their guns. Cheers B525
Sorry for trying to helpQuote:
Originally Posted by Blue
If I not mistaken use to at Silverdale Gun Club
had the opportunity to try different gun under the supervision for fee .
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Originally Posted by Blue
I’m not aware of anyone renting firearms; would be a liability issue for sure. Best bet would be to borrow one from a friend.
I presume that you are concerned about a proper fit. I seem to recall that some manufacturers produce “junior- size” firearms for youths and small-framed people.
Alternatively, you can purchase a regular-size shotgun and bring it to a competent gunsmith who can cut the stock for proper fit.
As for recoil, it’s my understanding that heavier weighing firearms absorb it better. The consequence is that a heavier gun can be more difficult to hold and shoot, and to carry around.
Most guys including me are willing to let another club member or someone they might be squadded with to shoot their guns. A complete stranger that no one knows wandering into a gun club asking trap and skeet shooters to shoot their guns might not get the same response.Quote:
Originally Posted by B525
Gun rental is more common in the US and UK. I don't know of any club in Ontario that rents shotguns.
Unfortunately I don't think you are going to find any shops renting firearms. There are some things you can do before you start.
A few things that might help you find a gun for her is to confirm her height, weight and her length of pull. Length of pull is probably the most important of these. A relatively accurate method of doing this is to measure the distance from her bent trigger finger to the inside of her elbow joint while holding her arm out to he side and bent at 90 degrees.
Watch a few you tube videos showing the proper method of mounting a shotgun and proper stance. If she doesn't do these properly she will feel recoil much more than if done properly. Just type " mounting a shotgun correctly" on you tube will bring up a number of them.
If you shoot at a club now try to see if one of the better shooters would be willing to help her for a round or two. A lot of ladies will listen to someone new to them far better than their spouses.
Hope this helps. I am in no way trying to belittle your ability as a shooter or a teacher.
just get a Benelli Super nova ... or the semi auto one.
my gun club has shot guns which u can shoot at their range.
but covid situation ... they only allow members for now.
Which club?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ata83
Although I don't know of any locations that do this, I'd highly recommend you purchase a semi-automatic for you wife.
Something along the lines of a Winchester SX3 (not SX4), Browning Silver, Benelli M2, etc.
If that's a little out of your price range, do some research on the Tristar Vipers and Mossberg SA-20s. Fantastic Turkish imports.
-N.
I should have said shooting range maybe lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Badenoch
Target Sports Canada, on Stoufville in Richmond hill.
small selection, but between other members and their rental, I was able to shoot alot of different guns to realize the kickback on some of the cheaper models is too much for my shoulders to go at it all day.
I am not sure how you can do that. Before COVID you could drop my any clays field and guys would be more than willing to let you try their gun out but now to to COVID most clubs are private only.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue
Where are these clubs where guys will hand over their shotguns to anyone who wanders onto the property and asks? Walking up to a clay target shooter who has no idea who you are and asking to shoot his 5-figure over/under probably won't end well.Quote:
Originally Posted by 410001661
Trigger and Bows might have a try gun thing but in there range also just outside of peterbourgh there is a store that might be doing it but in there range
I have an sa-08. The gas guns will soak up a bit of kick, but these newer models are light as hell. It kind of balances out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sprite
I got my GF a youth model savage 320. She was 110-120lbs and had no issues with recoil.
Not that this helps but after WW2 Skinners Outdoor Store in downtown Toronto use to rent shotguns. My Dad and his buddies got to try all kinds . His fav was the Ithaca 37 Featherlight and Browning Auto 5.
Thanks everyone for your help.
I think I'll just have to go the but and try route
Might as well. Really don't think the casual hunter does enough shooting to notice much difference from one gun to another.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue