Suggestions for a reasonable clay competition shooter

[castros rat]

As I said in the title I was looking for recommendations for a good shotgun to use for shooting clays in competition. I don't know about price for a good one either. The only shot gun I have is my Mossberg 590A1 and I'm not sire it would be the best for competition.

Thanks

 

[Mike-Mike]

As I said in the title I was looking for recommendations for a good shotgun to use for shooting clays in competition. I don't know about price for a good one either. The only shot gun I have is my Mossberg 590A1 and I'm not sire it would be the best for competition.

Thanks

To quote a very Happy Man "The right shotgun, is the one that fits you."

 

[BE4TNUT]

Have you shot clays before? I good cheaper one to start with would be a Remington 1100. My friend got me hooked on clay shooting and I got a Browning Cynergy that I like a lot, unfortunately I'm having a light strike issue so I need to have it looked at under warranty or else I'd day you could try it.

 

[vellnueve]

Beretta 391 is the perfect gun for the person starting in competitive clay shooting.

 

[magoo]

I got to try alot of shotguns. I like and got a Beretta 686 W/O.

 

[BradM]

To quote a very Happy Man "The right shotgun, is the one that fits you."

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[Takis48]

Get an over/under. An inexpensive CZ or a Stoeger will do the trick. I use a Winchester model 96 Xpert and a Browning Cynergy classic field. Don't spent $2500 just yet, unless you want to. Have fun!

 

[magoo]

I started with a Rem. 1100. Then a cheap o/u. I tryed some of my friends. I liked shooting the Beretta.

 

[MisterHappy]

Go to your club. If you're intersted in Trap or Skeet, tell the other shooters that you're trying to figure out what you want. Most Clay shooters are willing to let you try theirs on for size.

Don't buy a brand or model unless it suits you both physically and mentally ( i.e. you like the ergonomics, and the "feel" - when it's right, you'll know it.)

If you're planning on Trap, you'll be advised to get a loooonnng barrel - I've heard that 32" is the minimum ..... If you're doinng Skeet or sporting clays, you'll need a double, or an auto or pump.

If you're not sure what type of clays you'll gravitate to ( there are different mindsets between Skeeters and Trapezoids) use your mossy. If it has an adjustable choke, go with Full or Improved Modified for Trap, more open for Skeet.

MisterHappyJr ( now 13) has his Distinguised Expert in both Trap and Skeet, both with his grandfather's ca. 1978 field gun. So.....special equipment is not required.

If the gun fits you,, and is not beating the crap out of you after 100 shots, adn you're breaking a good number of birds....you've got a usable gun.

Welcome to the clay target game!

 

[TonyT]

Purchase a Remington 1100 and never look back. Mine has more than 50,000 rounds trough it and is still functioning. Parts which wear out are readilly found and easilly replaced. Over the years I have replaced the piston rings and extractor.

 

[rep308]

I'll chime in and agree with Mr Happy. Hang out at a club that shoots clay, ask question and borrow guns until you find one that you like.