paul641
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For those on a tight budget,,,,look up Krieghof or Perazzi ��
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If you are going to shoot a lot they could be a cheap guns in the long run because they will last forever. I shot skeet with a guy that had 300,000 rounds with a Krieghoff and he told me he had replaced the firing pins and springs one time. Larry
I prefer the 1 1/8 oz. load of #8's at 1145fps in the summer and switch
to the larger 7 1/2 size pellets for bad weather or wet birds.
If high winds, I will move up to the 3 Dram at 1200fps to help in drift
and lag time to the target.
Since I reload, I practice with a 7/8 oz. load of 7 1/2 with 303 pellets at
1150fps, that is 150 to 100 pellets lighter than my "Field loads".
Some like to practice with what they shoot in the matches, which is fine
but the 1 oz. of #8's at 1180fps is a good all around load that many like
that work for trap and in the field for upland and dove, if needed, while
also being on great "Sales" with some ammo makers.
to the larger 7 1/2 size pellets for bad weather or wet birds.
If high winds, I will move up to the 3 Dram at 1200fps to help in drift
and lag time to the target.
Since I reload, I practice with a 7/8 oz. load of 7 1/2 with 303 pellets at
1150fps, that is 150 to 100 pellets lighter than my "Field loads".
Some like to practice with what they shoot in the matches, which is fine
but the 1 oz. of #8's at 1180fps is a good all around load that many like
that work for trap and in the field for upland and dove, if needed, while
also being on great "Sales" with some ammo makers.
Rpg
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I shoot some sporting clays, but don't compete.
I use one of my Parkers or a Fox Sterlingworth.
I use one of my Parkers or a Fox Sterlingworth.
StakeOut
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In the early days of sporting clays I was getting a bit bored with shooting American Skeet match somewhere in the US almost every weekend so I began testing the new game in town.
My skeet gun was an o/u Perazzi Mirage with skeet barrel and full length Kolar tubes for the other gauges.
Perazzi,in Rome New York,fitted a new 28 3/8" barrel to my receiver for sporting clays events.It had Improved Cylinder and Modified chokes.
When I flew with this gun I made sure I took out the $10,000 insurance from the airlines.
My skeet gun was an o/u Perazzi Mirage with skeet barrel and full length Kolar tubes for the other gauges.
Perazzi,in Rome New York,fitted a new 28 3/8" barrel to my receiver for sporting clays events.It had Improved Cylinder and Modified chokes.
When I flew with this gun I made sure I took out the $10,000 insurance from the airlines.
Short and to the point, but pretty much exactly the way it is... unless you want to spend some real money.
Under your circumstances you are going to have to just buy whatever gun you need for 3 gun and make it work for clays. A real, for-sure sporter won't work in 3 gun but as long as your repeater has choke tubes you can probably get along with it for clays - if just barely.
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I shoot clays regularly and shoot a FABARM O/U most of the time, although I will shoot other guns occasionally for fun. A few years ago, I hosted a group shoot, and had a fellow show up with the only shotgun he owned. A well used, Remington 870 with a 28" bl, it was his duck and everything else gun. He had never shot clays ever, and shot a 75 out of 100 targets, from a total of ten different stands......for those of you who shoot clays, that will mean something to you, to those you who don't, you won't grasp the significance. It brought to my mind the old adage " beware of the man who owns one gun - cause he probably knows how to use it."
There was a whole bunch of guy's & gal's there fielding big dollar doubles, who shot clays regularly that did not come close to that score.....
The 870 shooter was miffed at himself for missing 25 targets. This kind of event keeps me humble.
I shoot clays regularly and shoot a FABARM O/U most of the time, although I will shoot other guns occasionally for fun. A few years ago, I hosted a group shoot, and had a fellow show up with the only shotgun he owned. A well used, Remington 870 with a 28" bl, it was his duck and everything else gun. He had never shot clays ever, and shot a 75 out of 100 targets, from a total of ten different stands......for those of you who shoot clays, that will mean something to you, to those you who don't, you won't grasp the significance. It brought to my mind the old adage " beware of the man who owns one gun - cause he probably knows how to use it."
There was a whole bunch of guy's & gal's there fielding big dollar doubles, who shot clays regularly that did not come close to that score.....
The 870 shooter was miffed at himself for missing 25 targets. This kind of event keeps me humble.
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Start running with a sw governor just shoot 410s at itShort and to the point, but pretty much exactly the way it is... unless you want to spend some real money.
Under your circumstances you are going to have to just buy whatever gun you need for 3 gun and make it work for clays. A real, for-sure sporter won't work in 3 gun but as long as your repeater has choke tubes you can probably get along with it for clays - if just barely.
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bigolddave
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I have a Beretta 682 combo that I bought years ago to shoot trap doubles. I use a Remington 90T for 16 yard and handicap. Unfortunately, my 682 has the inertia trigger, and is not reliable with light one ounce loads, which are ideal for the first target at doubles. One of the guys I shoot with has the same model gun, but it has a mechanical trigger, so handles light loads just fine. With the price of shot these days, 400 rounds to the bag sure beats 330.
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I use two Remingtons 1187's for sporting clays, a 12ga and a 20ga. I prefer the 20ga.
I like the recoil reduction of a gas auto. I can shoot them all day long. I'm done after three boxes of shells with an 870 12ga. I could go on, but my scores drop.
I like the recoil reduction of a gas auto. I can shoot them all day long. I'm done after three boxes of shells with an 870 12ga. I could go on, but my scores drop.
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It seems that everything now has gotten so specialized. If there was one gun that could work for sporting clays and 3 gun it would be great, but I think you're talking about two very different disciplines.
I have a number of Berettas, each for a different use, and they work amazingly well. I just wish I could practice more.
I use a 686 for sporting clays, 5 stand and trap. I used an old AL391 semi auto when I first got started and the OU is more accurate, swings better and offers the ability to use the two different chokes for different ranged birds.
I have a 1301 tactical that is designed for 3 gun, and I'd probably bust less than half of what I can hit with one of my other guns. It seems to me to be too short to swing through like my other guns, but it will fire eight rounds quicker than anything.
That being said, if you like the gun and can practice with it, you can make it work. I thought what loc n load said about the guy with the 870 was so true.
It's what you like and will use to get better. I love it when I see someone with skill enjoying the sport.
I have a number of Berettas, each for a different use, and they work amazingly well. I just wish I could practice more.
I use a 686 for sporting clays, 5 stand and trap. I used an old AL391 semi auto when I first got started and the OU is more accurate, swings better and offers the ability to use the two different chokes for different ranged birds.
I have a 1301 tactical that is designed for 3 gun, and I'd probably bust less than half of what I can hit with one of my other guns. It seems to me to be too short to swing through like my other guns, but it will fire eight rounds quicker than anything.
That being said, if you like the gun and can practice with it, you can make it work. I thought what loc n load said about the guy with the 870 was so true.
It's what you like and will use to get better. I love it when I see someone with skill enjoying the sport.
If you're good enough then the gun you use doesn't really matter. I knew a chap who had an old Winchester X-pert 96 12g OU with 26.5in barrels and choked Improved Cylinder and Modified who could hit absolutely ANYTHING at ANY DISTANCE (OK - he was a British Army WO Armourer)! He sold that gun to me.
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I ended up taking a dice roll and grabbing an odd brand shotgun. Didn't spend a lot on it so if I doesn't work right no biggie. I'll let y'all know what I find.. just need some decent weather going here.
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Wee Hooker
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If your going to shoot sporting clays regularly, I would steer clear of a pump gun as many of your shots at the second target need to be near instantaneous. Split seconds count. A pump gun will cost you missed birds due to it's slow cycling time.
Also, your going to be shooting a minimum of 50 rounds and sometimes 100. A pump gun will beat you up.
Doubles are good in that they offer two chokes and the added safety of knowing the gun is safe and unloaded when open. Some doubles still kick you good (especially the lighter models) so a upgraded recoil pad is recommended. They can also be expensive for what you get but there are a few exceptions.
Suggest you look at a semi auto to cure the two issues above. Either a 28 or 30" is fine as you can always get a second barrel IF you feel our initial choice is holding you back. (p.s Not likely for a LONG time.) I'd worry more about fit that barrel length. Remember, you need to start with the gun in a lowered position so it needs to go to the same place EVERY time. There again many new semi auto shotguns come with stock shims that can really tailor the guns fit to you.
Lastly, the semi will absorb recoil better than most anything out there.
Also, your going to be shooting a minimum of 50 rounds and sometimes 100. A pump gun will beat you up.
Doubles are good in that they offer two chokes and the added safety of knowing the gun is safe and unloaded when open. Some doubles still kick you good (especially the lighter models) so a upgraded recoil pad is recommended. They can also be expensive for what you get but there are a few exceptions.
Suggest you look at a semi auto to cure the two issues above. Either a 28 or 30" is fine as you can always get a second barrel IF you feel our initial choice is holding you back. (p.s Not likely for a LONG time.) I'd worry more about fit that barrel length. Remember, you need to start with the gun in a lowered position so it needs to go to the same place EVERY time. There again many new semi auto shotguns come with stock shims that can really tailor the guns fit to you.
Lastly, the semi will absorb recoil better than most anything out there.
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