Sporting Clays & Skeet
I would like to update my collection with a shotgun (field grade semi-auto) as I expect to do some duck hunting with the new weapon also and the competion grades are more then I would like to spend. I was at the Shot Show in Vegas and had so many in my hands I left the show with a memory lapse. So I am asking you semi-automatic owners what should I look for as my collection is full of pump guns. I remember seeing one model where the inner working were all stainless steel. I am looking for the easiest to clean and smoot operation as I am new to these semi auto shot guns. What you think ?
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Benelli Super Black Eagle. Shoots 2.75 thru the 3.5 inch shells with no change of parts (an inerta system not gas operated).
The Benelli will also cycle the 1 oz shot shells.
"If you ain't got pictures, I wasn't there."0 -
Look for about the same as in your pumps. However, don't buy cheap autoloaders, as they often won't cycle 2.75" loads (Mossberg 935, for example). If possible, buy from the same maker as your pumps, as they often incorporate similar features, and they usually have similar handling. Remington 11-87 is a good choice as well. Good luck, and happy shooting. 0 -
You can't go wrong with Remington. Either the 1100, or the newer 1187, both are fine auto loaders, and usually function flawlessly. However, that being said, you can expect to spend a ton more time cleaning them as opposed to the pumps. The auto loaders are way more finicky than any other type of shotgun, but if you take care of them, they will perform for you, either in a hunting situation, or a sporting clays setting.
Good luck, and let us know what you decide on.
BigBarn[:o)]
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your title says skeet and sporting clays and in your thread, you switch to wanting a field grade gun to go hunting with. since skeet and sporting clays IS a competition, im going to assume you just want a plain ole field grade semi auto to complete your collection. all semi's are smooth operation, so it narrows it down to a gun thats easy to clean. question one: if you want an easy to clean gun, why are you choosing a semi auto? all semi autos need cleaning. all require some kind of dis-assembly. hard guns to clean are A-5 brownings and super x model ones, as far as getting parts back on right. 1100 or 11-87 remington is pretty simple. question 2: could you think sbs or o&u for simple maintenence? hope it helps.
former air operations officer SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2. former navy skeet team, former navy rifle/pistol team member. co-owner skeetmaster tubes inc.. owner/operator professional shooting instruction.0 -
I really like the Beretta semi-auto's. I have 3 model A-303's, all of them shoot great in sporting clays, trap, and in the field. Bobski won't agree with me but i have no trouble keeping them clean at all. They have NEVER failed me. Get a Beretta, you wont regret it.
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Look for a Beretta 390 (preferably w/wood stock), great field and clays gun. Easy to clean, and cycles heavy/lite loads great. Also look at the Beretta 391 (not 3901). 0 -
berettas are easy to clean if you stay on top of it and do a thorogh job. what happens, is people only clean what they see and dont go deep enough into the dis-assembly and allow carbon to bond to the main securing shaft to a point where the piston assy wont even come off unless you use a jackknife to cut it off. thats all. in my earlier days, after cleaning 100's berettas and 100's of 1100's at the local skeet range on a weekly basis, ive sorta got use to the ones that clean easy and those that dont. super x's are ok, but you need to remember to align things just right. hope i helped. 0
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