Discussion:
Semi auto guns and clay shooting
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Chris
2005-11-25 21:48:16 UTC
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I have not done any clay shooting for about 35 years, when I was very
young. I have a Remington 1100, restricted magazine to UK regs. Is it a
suitable dun for clays or are semi autos frowned upon? Can i buy a barrel
with removable chokes, as the only barrel i have is full choke? Can this
barrel be converted to removable chokes without impairing anything? Thanks.
+.com (A.Lee)
2005-11-25 22:07:43 UTC
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Post by Chris
I have not done any clay shooting for about 35 years, when I was very
young. I have a Remington 1100, restricted magazine to UK regs. Is it a
suitable dun for clays or are semi autos frowned upon? Can i buy a barrel
with removable chokes, as the only barrel i have is full choke? Can this
barrel be converted to removable chokes without impairing anything? Thanks.
I've not been shooting long, but do know a little bit.
Yes, semis are usable for clays, so long as you only load two
cartridges.Whenever you have fired, any live cartridges should be taken
out before turning round (as you probably know already), and the
breech/loading port on semis should be open,and left open, to show there
are no cartridges in there.
I think they are frowned upon a little, as it is so much harder to see
if they are safe, though the 3 grounds I have been to, all have allowed
semis.Shooting grounds have different rules at each place, Basingstoke
SG have a rule where when walking round, a rifle barrel should be
pointed upwards, whereas most other places you have to have it pointing
down.So, there may be a ground somewhere who only allow break barrel
shotguns - I do not know, as I havent had much experience.

Buying a barrel is not really going to be cost-effective, the gun is
worth maybe 3-400ukp, fitting a new barrel, or working on the barrel to
make it multi-choke is going to be at least 200ukp imo, even if it is
possible.(I have no idea if this gun was originally supplied with
separate spare barrels, if it did, then there may be some 2nd hand ones
available).
Use what you have got and see how you get on - the chokes dont aim the
gun for you, if you are 3 feet behind the clay, even with a skeet
(modified cylinder?) choke, you wont hit it!
Alan.
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Joe Bridgehouse
2005-11-25 23:55:37 UTC
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Post by +.com (A.Lee)
Post by Chris
I have not done any clay shooting for about 35 years, when I was very
young. I have a Remington 1100, restricted magazine to UK regs. Is it a
suitable dun for clays or are semi autos frowned upon? Can i buy a barrel
with removable chokes, as the only barrel i have is full choke? Can this
barrel be converted to removable chokes without impairing anything? Thanks.
I've not been shooting long, but do know a little bit.
Yes, semis are usable for clays, so long as you only load two
cartridges.Whenever you have fired, any live cartridges should be taken
out before turning round (as you probably know already), and the
breech/loading port on semis should be open,and left open, to show there
are no cartridges in there.
I think they are frowned upon a little, as it is so much harder to see
if they are safe, though the 3 grounds I have been to, all have allowed
semis.Shooting grounds have different rules at each place, Basingstoke
SG have a rule where when walking round, a rifle barrel should be
pointed upwards, whereas most other places you have to have it pointing
down.So, there may be a ground somewhere who only allow break barrel
shotguns - I do not know, as I havent had much experience.
Buying a barrel is not really going to be cost-effective, the gun is
worth maybe 3-400ukp, fitting a new barrel, or working on the barrel to
make it multi-choke is going to be at least 200ukp imo, even if it is
possible.(I have no idea if this gun was originally supplied with
separate spare barrels, if it did, then there may be some 2nd hand ones
available).
Use what you have got and see how you get on - the chokes dont aim the
gun for you, if you are 3 feet behind the clay, even with a skeet
(modified cylinder?) choke, you wont hit it!
Alan.
Just get a spare barrel, skeet or 1/4, plenty around for remmies about
£80. The remmie is a great gun, if you get a cartridge that doesn't
cause too many jams, you're in business.
Dont give the auto snobs any thought, they're the idiots who walk around
a shoot with their Browning, or Beretta over their shoulder,plastered
with stickers, smacking everyone in the face, the shooting version of
the gold chain, no brain.
Derek
2005-11-26 00:56:15 UTC
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Post by Joe Bridgehouse
Post by +.com (A.Lee)
Post by Chris
I have not done any clay shooting for about 35 years, when I was very
young. I have a Remington 1100, restricted magazine to UK regs. Is it a
suitable dun for clays or are semi autos frowned upon? Can i buy a barrel
with removable chokes, as the only barrel i have is full choke? Can this
barrel be converted to removable chokes without impairing anything? Thanks.
I've not been shooting long, but do know a little bit.
Yes, semis are usable for clays, so long as you only load two
cartridges.Whenever you have fired, any live cartridges should be taken
out before turning round (as you probably know already), and the
breech/loading port on semis should be open,and left open, to show there
are no cartridges in there.
I think they are frowned upon a little, as it is so much harder to see
if they are safe, though the 3 grounds I have been to, all have allowed
semis.Shooting grounds have different rules at each place, Basingstoke
SG have a rule where when walking round, a rifle barrel should be
pointed upwards, whereas most other places you have to have it pointing
down.So, there may be a ground somewhere who only allow break barrel
shotguns - I do not know, as I havent had much experience. Buying a
barrel is not really going to be cost-effective, the gun is
worth maybe 3-400ukp, fitting a new barrel, or working on the barrel to
make it multi-choke is going to be at least 200ukp imo, even if it is
possible.(I have no idea if this gun was originally supplied with
separate spare barrels, if it did, then there may be some 2nd hand ones
available).
Use what you have got and see how you get on - the chokes dont aim the
gun for you, if you are 3 feet behind the clay, even with a skeet
(modified cylinder?) choke, you wont hit it!
Alan.
Just get a spare barrel, skeet or 1/4, plenty around for remmies about
£80. The remmie is a great gun, if you get a cartridge that doesn't cause
too many jams, you're in business.
Dont give the auto snobs any thought, they're the idiots who walk around a
shoot with their Browning, or Beretta over their shoulder,plastered with
stickers, smacking everyone in the face, the shooting version of the gold
chain, no brain.
Joe is right on the money. One thing I would add is get a couple of spare O
rings for the reciever they do wear and prevent the loader cycling you will
enjoy reduced recoil with an auto no bad thing IMO .
Derek
Chris
2005-12-01 11:43:02 UTC
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Post by Derek
Joe is right on the money. One thing I would add is get a couple of spare O
rings for the reciever they do wear and prevent the loader cycling you will
enjoy reduced recoil with an auto no bad thing IMO .
Derek
Thanks Derek and Joe, I will stick with this gun, any idea where to look /
advertise for a spare barrel? I presume there are some dedicated UK sites
for this sort of gear?
I really appreciate your detailed replies, thanks again, all the best!
Joe Bridgehouse
2005-12-01 19:18:09 UTC
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Post by Chris
Post by Derek
Joe is right on the money. One thing I would add is get a couple of spare O
rings for the reciever they do wear and prevent the loader cycling you will
enjoy reduced recoil with an auto no bad thing IMO .
Derek
Thanks Derek and Joe, I will stick with this gun, any idea where to look /
advertise for a spare barrel? I presume there are some dedicated UK sites
for this sort of gear?
I really appreciate your detailed replies, thanks again, all the best!
If you live in the North West Chris, Bamfords of Ecclestone usually have
a few Remmie barrels,
In the midlands I'd try Duncan Lawton, Duncan has,(don't know if he
still does) a Garage,cum gun shop at Eccleshall Staffs. Duncan has been
World champ with the Remmie, can't help you any further.
Cheers
Joe B
Chris
2005-12-07 18:11:07 UTC
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Post by Joe Bridgehouse
Post by Chris
Post by Derek
Joe is right on the money. One thing I would add is get a couple of spare O
rings for the reciever they do wear and prevent the loader cycling you will
enjoy reduced recoil with an auto no bad thing IMO .
Derek
Thanks Derek and Joe, I will stick with this gun, any idea where to look /
advertise for a spare barrel? I presume there are some dedicated UK sites
for this sort of gear?
I really appreciate your detailed replies, thanks again, all the best!
If you live in the North West Chris, Bamfords of Ecclestone usually have
a few Remmie barrels,
In the midlands I'd try Duncan Lawton, Duncan has,(don't know if he
still does) a Garage,cum gun shop at Eccleshall Staffs. Duncan has been
World champ with the Remmie, can't help you any further.
Cheers
Joe B
I am in the Midlands (near Shrewsbury, but travel near Ecclestone
regularly, so i will call both of these. Thanks for the info. All the best
Joe!
superx
2005-12-10 22:06:34 UTC
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Chris

I have shot SemiAutos for years and never buy manufactures O rings - take
one to a bearing company (Industrial Bearings) and ask them for a match -you
can get 10 for a quid - If you live near SY have you shot at Hilton or Wergs
gun clubs (each side of Hilton services on M6 every Sunday) - cheap
shooting - lowest entry fees around.

Dave
Post by Chris
Post by Joe Bridgehouse
Post by Chris
Post by Derek
Joe is right on the money. One thing I would add is get a couple of spare O
rings for the reciever they do wear and prevent the loader cycling you will
enjoy reduced recoil with an auto no bad thing IMO .
Derek
Thanks Derek and Joe, I will stick with this gun, any idea where to look /
advertise for a spare barrel? I presume there are some dedicated UK sites
for this sort of gear?
I really appreciate your detailed replies, thanks again, all the best!
If you live in the North West Chris, Bamfords of Ecclestone usually have
a few Remmie barrels,
In the midlands I'd try Duncan Lawton, Duncan has,(don't know if he
still does) a Garage,cum gun shop at Eccleshall Staffs. Duncan has been
World champ with the Remmie, can't help you any further.
Cheers
Joe B
I am in the Midlands (near Shrewsbury, but travel near Ecclestone
regularly, so i will call both of these. Thanks for the info. All the best
Joe!
Chris
2005-12-20 21:23:06 UTC
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Post by superx
Chris
I have shot SemiAutos for years and never buy manufactures O rings - take
one to a bearing company (Industrial Bearings) and ask them for a match -you
can get 10 for a quid - If you live near SY have you shot at Hilton or Wergs
gun clubs (each side of Hilton services on M6 every Sunday) - cheap
shooting - lowest entry fees around.
Dave
Thanks Dave I'll look into these venues. I am in the motor racing trade, so
have loads of o rings, metric and imperial, I was just cautious they may
have been Viton, or something semi exotic. Good tip, I'll try and match
them with stuff i have, or try Bearing Service, with whom we have an
account. Have a good Christmas and a healthy New Year.

Chris
2005-12-01 11:45:18 UTC
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Post by +.com (A.Lee)
I've not been shooting long, but do know a little bit.
Yes, semis are usable for clays, so long as you only load two
cartridges.Whenever you have fired, any live cartridges should be taken
out before turning round (as you probably know already), and the
breech/loading port on semis should be open,and left open, to show there
are no cartridges in there.
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Thanks Alan, great reply and much appreciated, I'll check locally re their
liking or otherwise of semis, if it's not an issue I'll stay with this gun
and follow the other posters advice and look for a good used barrel. Cheers
and all the best!
Shooter
2005-12-10 10:43:52 UTC
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SEMI AUTOS RULE!
I have been using a Semi for years and to date have never been refused at a
shoot.
The only problems I have encountered are more to do with ettiquette. Picking
up spent cartridges. As for the safety aspect buy or make a little flag that
will sit in the breach before you turn away from the stand. A very visible
indicator that the gun is safe...
ENJOY
Bill
Post by Chris
Post by +.com (A.Lee)
I've not been shooting long, but do know a little bit.
Yes, semis are usable for clays, so long as you only load two
cartridges.Whenever you have fired, any live cartridges should be taken
out before turning round (as you probably know already), and the
breech/loading port on semis should be open,and left open, to show there
are no cartridges in there.
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