Good Shotgun for Getting into Trap/Skeet?

[RetNavyHD]

I don't mean to invite myself, but if we can get together for some chootin' I'd be interested. I have a cheap semi and have shot about 50 rounds at some clays, just starting out, and could use some pointers if you may have a place in mind.

Not sure where Colora is but yes I know plenty of ranges to do some shooting and would be glad to have you join for some clays. Send PM with contact info

RetNavyHD

 

[blackthorne]

Some of us are going to Pintail this Friday at noon. Feel free to tag along. 100 targets, give or take.

 

[RetNavyHD]

Some of us are going to Pintail this Friday at noon. Feel free to tag along. 100 targets, give or take.

Would enjoy a round of clays with you as we may have run into each other at tournaments in the past. I won't make this as I do have to work on friday....so maybe next outing!

 

[peafarmer]

Thanks for the help guys. So, I'll shift my search to 20 gauge. I was mainly looking at Remington because they seem to be very versatile. I'll also try to take damifinowfish up on his offer and shoot a couple.

Andy

 

[JMintzer]

Thanks for the help guys. So, I'll shift my search to 20 gauge. I was mainly looking at Remington because they seem to be very versatile. I'll also try to take damifinowfish up on his offer and shoot a couple.

Andy

How big is your 14 yo? We rented a 20 g O/U for my daughter today (she's 5'5" 120 lbs) and she hated it. While it was lighter than the 12 g she'd used before, it kicked harder and seemed to whip around too much.

I tried it and hated it. It felt like a toy to me...

I'd look for a 12g w/a 28" or 30" barrel and use lighter loads...


Jamie

 

[peafarmer]

He's 5'5", 135 lbs. I guess we're really going to have to put a few in his hands. I was sort of itching to buy one, though. Patience is a virtue....

Andy

 

[cowboy321]

Good advice. Rent a few..

 

[PapiBarcelona]

I shoot my 870 with no cheater-chokes. Basic barrel and I've outshot guy with expensive over unders.

That's always a good feeling, but at the same time it really makes no difference to me. The shotgun don't make the man, nor does good luck.

I shot a round of 16 yard singles trap with a 70 year old 24" barrel 20 gauge bolt action single shot, and broke every bird with the cheapest factory ammo I could find. It's a shame since I wasn't using my primary shotgun, my first and only in trap, but I don't really shoot trap all that much. I was just on my mental game that night and probably couldn't do it again.

I do use "cheater chokes" as taking +50 yard shots is very hard to do with a skeet choke.

 

[damifinowfish]

He's 5'5", 135 lbs. I guess we're really going to have to put a few in his hands. I was sort of itching to buy one, though. Patience is a virtue....

Andy

My club runs a strong Jr's program. I am usually able to fit most juniors with a shot gun. They will be able to hit a bird by the end of the day or we did not do our job!