hobbycollector
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- Mar 6, 2019
- 67
I bought a shotgun 3 weeks ago with the intent to start shooting trap. Not knowing anything I picked up a Mossberg 500 12 ga with a 28” vent rib barrel. I’m planning on shooting it until I know more about trap shooting and figure out my likes and dislikes. I figured out how to shoot decent enough for a beginner. I can hit 22, but I don’t consistently remember my working sight picture after mounting or to get a firm cheek weld. Because of that I’ll shoot between 10-22.
My Boyd’s stock should be here tomorrow to hopefully raise the comb and help with my cheek weld. I see some of the rib since I use a figure 8 sight picture using my two beads to get me on target. I can work with that for now, but eventually I’ll want something that works with a more natural hold. If the stock fixes it then great. If not I’ll keep making that adjustment.
What other things do you look for in a trap gun? I’m looking for generalizations instead of gun recommendations. Just things to consider after my round because I’m sure I’ll eventually want something that’s specialized.
My Boyd’s stock should be here tomorrow to hopefully raise the comb and help with my cheek weld. I see some of the rib since I use a figure 8 sight picture using my two beads to get me on target. I can work with that for now, but eventually I’ll want something that works with a more natural hold. If the stock fixes it then great. If not I’ll keep making that adjustment.
What other things do you look for in a trap gun? I’m looking for generalizations instead of gun recommendations. Just things to consider after my round because I’m sure I’ll eventually want something that’s specialized.