need advice for a novice

drowlesvt

September 09, 2002 09:54

Been shooting Trap and skeet for last 4 months and am in the market for a gun. Have been using 12g O/U Beretta, Browning, and Remington loaner models and all seem fine. Have shot about 500-600 rounds between the three and determined these to be sufficient. For economics and untill I develop my own shooting style I am considering a used gun. 1. I am looking for advice about how to select a used gun. 2. What ideosyncracies I should be aware of. 3.any questions that I should ask. 4. Any con's to buying from a site like gun broker.

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  captkirk3@dslextreme.com

  September 09, 2002 12:15

  You've already answered your own questions....and have practicle experiance in the capabilities of the Three you seem to like...so...pick one and go for it.....
  
  Captain Kirk, Tech Staff

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  He Dog

  September 09, 2002 13:05

  It is important that the shotgun fit you well if you expect to shoot well with it. That makes buying a shotgun without being able to hold it and assess fit problematic. If you are looking for a pump or semi that will be less critcal, but sxs and o/u shotguns really should be tried.
  
  A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand

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  punchie

  September 09, 2002 19:35

  One little ideo to point out in the Browning Superposed. From 1966-1971 Browning used a salt treatment for curing their stocks. Needless to say the salt process and steel are not compatible. Easy check is to unscrew butt plate and check for rust on screws.
  
  AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY

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  fergusonmorse392

  September 09, 2002 20:08

  shooting trap & skeet, this usually requires two different guns, for skeet one with shorter barrel/open choke, for trap longer barrel/ tighter choke. or one gun with two sets of barrels. the bast way to get a used gun is where your shooting, someone will have one to sell.. you can try it out before you buy... tight action, good wood, nice fit, good bores,how old, # of round fired, etc, etc,.... put up a want add at the range/club house. check back here for gun price/value info before you buy.

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  drl50

  September 09, 2002 20:59

  Besides barrel length and choke, stocks are often different. The traditional trap gun has a straighter stock that doesn't point well on the skeet field. If I were to use the same gun for each, I would get a Remington 1100 with a (26" skeet barrel) and a trap barrel. GunBroker would be a good place to watch. Barrels can be purchased separately. Thats my opinion after shooting a lot of skeet and some trap.
  
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  Alpine

  September 09, 2002 22:04

  I lean towards O/Us. They are more reliable than autos. A heavier gun for trap is a good thing (recoil). For Skeet a lighter gun works better, as range is less (1 oz loads works well) and a fast pointer is important.
  Personally I have 4 shotguns I use. A single barrel trap gun with a 34" full choke, and it weighs over eight pounds. A double barrel 32" choke tubed gun that weighs almost eight pounds, I use this for doubles trap. A double barrel 30" choke tubed gun with a straight rib and weighs 6 and a half pounds, I use this one for sporting clays and 5 stand. And a 28" choke tubed double barrel for skeet.
  Shooting trap is fun and I hope you find a gun that fits well and helps you break a lot of clays.
  
  "If you ain't got pictures, I wasn't there."
  
  Edited by - Alpine on 09/10/2002 02:20:41

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