OFFSHORE RN

I'm new to diving/spearfishing and already addicted. I want to start doing a lot more spearing, so I'm looking to buy a speargun. I will be starting nearshore in 60 or 70ft. I found a 54'' AB BILLER TEAK LTD for $350 new.Is a good choice? What would be a good choice? Any help is greatly appreciated.

countryjwh

offshore, i am by no means a pro but i have a biller 48 and love it. i know i dont have the range as the more expensive guns but i can reload in short of a minute and be ready to shoot again. i have the availability to shoot numerous fish with it. i have tackled up to a 50 lb jack with mine with no problems. i dont know how hard the 54 would be to maneuver in the water but i dont see anything wrong with it. i won a 60 inch biller at a rodeo but have never used it, it just seems to long. they are a very good gun for the money though in my opinion, especially for a beginner gun. hell i still use mine after six years and counting.

Clay-Doh

Thats a good deal for the LTD. It is a solid stock gun, which basically there are 2 major "classes" in wood guns, the solid stoch, and the ones where the handle breaks up the stock.



If you can comfortably reach the bands on that gun to load it, it will be a great gun. Easy to reload too.



And I would stay with wood guns personally, and not get a metal. Just my opinion.

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Thanks for the info. I was thinking about going with the 48'' for easier handling, but didn't want to be underpowered. So that helps.Any preferance ontype of wood?

BADBOY69

As far as wood goes, teak would be the best, in my opinion. Just rub her down w/ teak oil from time to time as needed. You'll find more mahogany guns priced a little cheaper, however. Clay is dead on...good size gun is one you can loadin the water comfortably. And LTD is better, due to one-piece stock, just as Clay advised. Less flex in the stock=better accuracy, especially when you power down on her with bands! Hope to see you out slayin' fish!

Clay-Doh

Like Jerry said...teak is the best (also most expensive). It doesnt have a finish on it like polyurethane or varnish ect. It is only hand rubbed with teak oil.

You scape the hell out of it, gouge it with 1/8th inch deep grooves from barnacles, ect...you just take a rag with teak oil, rub it down, and brand new lookin!!!

Mahogany and the otherscannot go "bare" so to speak, and have a hard finish. first time out, you'll have chips in it, ect. And sandin it down to refinish is a pain.

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Appreciate all the help! Can't wait to shoot some fish!

Clay-Doh

Also, if your gettin a used gun, make sure it really is a good deal. Make sure theres a tip on it, shock cord, and bands aer in decent shape.

All those thingsadd up to with tax add up to about $95

Good luck man!!! Spearfishin is pure bliss man!

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Lockout

TEAK....! 42" Biller. Gets it done on just about everything around here...three bands. Used gun...stick with Clays recommendations. Bands etc add up to big $$

OFFSHORE RN

Just ordered a 48" ABBiller Paduak!!! Wanted the Teak but like Clay-Doh said, it was the most expensive. Thanks for all the help. I can't wait to get out there!