Author Topic: In the market for a scattergun. (Read 637 times)

texace · « **on:** August 25, 2004, 08:43:44 PM »

Being that it has been a dream of mine since I was 4 to represent the United States in the Olympics at one point, I have decided that I am going to step up my efforts to become an Olympian in 2008.

Yes, I am serious. Deadly serious.

I have set my sights on shooting, being as I've been doing it for a long, long time. Skeet shooting, to be specific. I know that a lot of you are sportsman, so I've come with a question.

I currently use my dad's Remmington 820 20 guage shotgun with the plug removed and an improved choke. I've been shooting with him since I was 6. I've taken it quail hunting and I'm a decent shot. However, being that he occasionally uses it when he goes hunting without me, I am looking for a shotgun of my own.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I should look into? I intend to take the gun with m to Bejing in '08, so reliability is a factor. A good bird gun with an improved choke preferable. 20 guage, obviously.

Thanks...and wish me luck.

Flit · « **Reply #1 on:** August 25, 2004, 08:48:08 PM »

Well, unless theres a rule agianst it, first thing I'd do would be to consider a 12 gauge.
Bigger shell = more shot= better chance of hitting

Drunky · « **Reply #2 on:** August 25, 2004, 08:55:46 PM »

My Remington 1100 is my favorite.

DrDea · « **Reply #3 on:** August 25, 2004, 08:56:23 PM »

I prefer my Mossburg 550 loaded with 000.Its much harder to hit,and kinda expensive but the results are spectacular

Dago · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2004, 09:26:40 PM »

Bennelli is a fine gun. Get fitted for the proper stock. Very important if you want to shoot competitively. There are many nice shotguns out there, an over and under will serve you best in the long run for serious shooting. You can have them in two differant chokes.

Go to the range, maybe attend a couple big tournamenst, ask around, watch what the guys are doing and using. I have shot with guys using 410s many times for skeet who were fantastic. Reloading 410s cost a lot less in powder and shot.

I use a 12g, and reload my own as much because I enjoy knowing my load and I enjoy reloading in general.

Get lessons and practice as much as you can.

dago

demaw1 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 25, 2004, 09:56:48 PM »

I love my bennelli, 12 ga,3 inch mag semi auto.

My wife and I have 870s also,hers is a sweet 20 ga 3 inch mag.
Mine is a 12ga.

For price, reliabilty, and strenth I would go with Rem. 870 20ga 3 inch mag model .On this one dont get choke, buy pattern you want and if you need another buy the barrel.

Sure you dont want a 12ga?

When you get to where you can hit the majority of clay from the hip then you will be ready for the proper over and under rig.

Toad · « **Reply #6 on:** August 25, 2004, 10:22:18 PM »

International Shotgun

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....The four-inch clay disks travel at up to 55 miles per hour, and competitors may fire one shot per target. Competitors hold their 12 gauge shotguns at hip level until the target appears, which can be anywhere from 0-3 seconds after their call....

....The Guns: Skeet guns have open chokes, which spread shot pellets at a wider radius. The barrels measure 26-28 inches in length. World-class skeet guns (e.g. Perazzi Mirage, Remington 3200, Krieghoff K-80) cost from$1800-$7000.....

Practice like you play. Gun fit is very important. Get fitted by someone that knows what he's doing.

First step is probably get thee to a good gun club that has a "world class" skeet shooter around. Tell him your plan and let him help you avoid the common pitfalls.

Good luck!

texace · « **Reply #7 on:** August 25, 2004, 11:13:18 PM »

I'm aware of the rules.

I'm looking for something to practice with before moving on to the bigger guage. When I refine my speed and accuracy more, then I'll move up and start with the 12 guage. I use a 20 because it's all I have for now.

I appreciate the link and the quote, Toad.

Dune · « **Reply #8 on:** August 26, 2004, 01:40:44 AM »

Benelli, Berreta, or Fianchi would be my choices. Unless you can sneak up on a Belgein Browning.

Wolf14 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 26, 2004, 02:55:33 AM »

Benelli

Mark Luper · « **Reply #10 on:** August 26, 2004, 04:18:34 AM »

I really like my Ruger Red Lable over and under. There are better shotguns out there, I'm sure, but it's the one I have had the most fun with.

lazs2 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 26, 2004, 08:44:52 AM »

Now here is a gun topic where I feel I have nothing of any use to add except.... good luck.

lazs

RTStuka · « **Reply #12 on:** August 26, 2004, 09:13:48 AM »

I am a big fan of Benelli myself but if you are willing to spend the money Remington is my favorite. Just remember if you wanna make it in 2008 you are going to want to be shooting every day for the next 8 years, and make sure you get yourself into national competion as soon as you can. Good luck with your goal.

Toad · « **Reply #13 on:** August 26, 2004, 09:14:16 AM »

When I was a youth, one of my older brother's friends was Mike Martin. At the time he was a world champion junior skeet shooter. He was a high school kid then.

He shot Model 12 pump guns exclusively and shot "all gauge" with them, .410, 28, 20 and 12.

So you sure can do it with a pump gun. An auto might be good for practice with a 12 if you shoot a lot. The recoil on those 1000 round days can get to be a bother with a 12.

Bodhi · « **Reply #14 on:** August 26, 2004, 09:23:38 AM »

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Originally posted by Toad
When I was a youth, one of my older brother's friends was Mike Martin. At the time he was a world champion junior skeet shooter. He was a high school kid then.

He shot Model 12 pump guns exclusively and shot "all gauge" with them, .410, 28, 20 and 12.

So you sure can do it with a pump gun. An auto might be good for practice with a 12 if you shoot a lot. The recoil on those 1000 round days can get to be a bother with a 12.

don't shreck around, get a Krieghoff