Cheap over/unders?

j_h_smith · Aug 26, 2016

sbowers said:
It would blow my mind if the trap field doesn't have rules prohibiting the use of a 10 gauge

From the USAshooting.org webpage.

9.4.2.1 Types of Shotguns
All types of smoothbore shotguns, including semi-automatics, but
excluding pump action shotguns, may be used, provided their
caliber does not exceed 12 gauge. Shotguns smaller than 12
gauge may be used. Shotguns must not have a camouflage finish.

EliteContent · Aug 26, 2016

I believe in the buy once cry once motto.

When I first started out, I bought a Feanchi Instinct L, which I would classify as middle grade. And, while the gun was more accurate than I was, I really wanted a Beretta. Well 3 years later, after selling the Franchi, I finally got my Silver Pigeon.

Too bad I do not shoot as much anymore, but I love this shotgun.

bigdummy30 · Aug 26, 2016

j_h_smith said:
From the USAshooting.org webpage.

9.4.2.1 Types of Shotguns
All types of smoothbore shotguns, including semi-automatics, but
excluding pump action shotguns, may be used, provided their
caliber does not exceed 12 gauge. Shotguns smaller than 12
gauge may be used. Shotguns must not have a camouflage finish.

There were plenty of camo and pump guns that I saw.....

j_h_smith · Aug 26, 2016

bigdummy30 said:
There were plenty of camo and pump guns that I saw.....

This is at a USA Shooting sanctioned event. If it were just a bunch of guys getting together to shoot, I doubt they would worry about that.

YMMV

Tracker · Aug 26, 2016

DutchV said:
As well as limits on velocity and shot size.

I know the poster was joking but FYI here are the rules at the club close to me. That 26" min knocks out 3 of my 5 guns

SHOTGUN AND AMMO RESTRICTIONS

•No shot larger than 7.5.

•Barrel length must be at least 26".

•Shot must be no more than 1200 fps or 3 dram equivalent.

PapiBarcelona · Aug 26, 2016

Buy once, cry once. Look for Gold Perazzi's, usually start around $35,000.

Tracker · Aug 26, 2016

PapiBarcelona said:
Buy once, cry once. Look for Gold Perazzi's, usually start around $35,000.

I wonder if you can get 30 year financing on one of those?

j_h_smith · Aug 26, 2016

Tracker said:
I wonder if you can get 30 year financing on one of those?

No but Vinnie can lend you the money! Bada bing bada boom...

PapiBarcelona · Aug 26, 2016

It's rare but Ive seen a Perazzi or two at the recreational weekend shoots. Definitely impressive the amount of hours that go into making them.

Redcobra · Aug 27, 2016

PapiBarcelona said:
It's rare but Ive seen a Perazzi or two at the recreational weekend shoots. Definitely impressive the amount of hours that go into making them.

And yes, Perazzi has financing plans, as does Krieghoff.

Tracker · Aug 27, 2016

TylerFirearms said:
Tristar, Dickinson, Baikel and other that are sub $600. Most are good starter guns. If you get hooked, you'll want to move up after the cheaper guns start firing both barrels with one trigger pull. Scares the hell out of you, too... LOL

Had both barrels go off with an old Sears Ranger O/U that was passed down from Grandfather to father to me. I was about 15yrs old and boy did that make an impression on me :shocked4:

... It was kind of a long shot so I pulled the back trigger first figuring it was a tighter choke. Never did that again.

TylerFirearms · Aug 27, 2016

Tracker said:
Had both barrels go off with an old Sears Ranger O/U that was passed down from Grandfather to father to me. I was about 15yrs old and boy did that make an impression on me ... It was kind of a long shot so I pulled the back trigger first figuring it was a tighter choke. Never did that again.

I was talking about a single trigger gun. The first time it happened to me years ago when shooting sporting clays, it scared the hell out of me. At the time, I didn't even know they could do that... LOL

TylerFirearms · Aug 27, 2016

Tracker said:
Had both barrels go off with an old Sears Ranger O/U that was passed down from Grandfather to father to me. I was about 15yrs old and boy did that make an impression on me ... It was kind of a long shot so I pulled the back trigger first figuring it was a tighter choke. Never did that again.

I was talking about a single trigger gun. The first time it happened to me years ago when shooting sporting clays, it scared the hell out of me. At the time, I didn't even know they could do that... LOL

DutchV · Aug 27, 2016

Tracker said:
I know the poster was joking but FYI here are the rules at the club close to me. That 26" min knocks out 3 of my 5 guns
SHOTGUN AND AMMO RESTRICTIONS

•No shot larger than 7.5.

•Barrel length must be at least 26".

•Shot must be no more than 1200 fps or 3 dram equivalent.

OP said he had shot trap exactly once so I figured maybe he was not clear on the various rules. It's a big bummer to drive to the range and not have any ammo.

I understand that "rules are rules" but that 26" minimum barrel length doesn't make sense to me. People can be just as dumb with a long barrel as a shorter one.

captainstashu · Aug 27, 2016

There are 1 or 2 o/u's and sxs's used at A1 Guns in Brentwood, MD.

TylerFirearms · Aug 27, 2016

DutchV said:
People can be just as dumb with a long barrel as a shorter one.

From what I've been told from the folks at PG County Trap and Skeet about the barrel length is, the shorter barrels have a much larger spread at the trap house and end up damaging the houses. Imagine the spread at 25 yards with a 590 Cruiser... LOL

Fordracer2082 · Aug 27, 2016

I believe the 26" barrel rule is for noise

DutchV · Aug 27, 2016

TylerFirearms said:
From what I've been told from the folks at PG County Trap and Skeet about the barrel length is, the shorter barrels have a much larger spread at the trap house and end up damaging the houses. Imagine the spread at 25 yards with a 590 Cruiser... LOL

That sort of makes sense. I've seen a trap house that took a direct hit. It was hysterical, and made me happy to know that I wasn't the worst shooter there.

PapiBarcelona · Aug 27, 2016

My opinion is that it doesn't even make much sense about the noise either. I think in reality these places want sporting guns shooting the disciplines (hence the 26" barrel, basically minimum field barrel length), not a bunch of guys who just got done playing Call of Duty show up with their 18" 870's and 590s "hut hut hut hut" on the 16 yard line with red dot sights and flashlights.

I've always wanted to shoot a round of skeet with a revolver using shotshells.

Tracker · Aug 27, 2016

PapiBarcelona said:
I've always wanted to shoot a round of skeet with a revolver using shotshells.

I like the way you think! :lol2:

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