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870 ... enough said
What advice are you looking for... the above is all you need to get started.
I generally don't recommend pump guns to people shooting skeet for the first time. It makes the doubles that much harder when you're already trying to learn something brand new.
Hi folks:
I'm new to the sport and clueless. Can someone give me some advice on shotguns?
870 ... enough said
What advice are you looking for... the above is all you need to get started.
Yeah but for $300 bucks you can't go wrong. He obviously does not have a shotgun and if your going to purchase one (then maybe never get into the sport) its a small investment for a shotgun with multiple uses. Of course an O/U for $600 is going to be ideal but he could always spend that type of dough in the future when he may actually want to invest in it.
Its like telling a guy getting into IDPA or USPSA he should go out and spend $1000-$1500 on gear when he can start for 1/2 the cost.
All that being said I totally agree with your post and was stating the specific reason for my answer to get started in the sport.
He would do much better going to the $400-450 range and finding a used 1100 than going with the 870 IMO.
How about a used Marlin 90? Classic O/U that are under $500 on auction sites.
I go with MisterHappy's statement. Find a gun that fits and you might luck out. A used Ithaca 37 might fit the bill for $200, or a browning auto from a friends basement.
Pump isn't THAT bad - its not ideal, but its certainly doable.
For a new shooter it's not a great start. It puts in place a mental block against shooting or even attempting the doubles.
Please be kind to a noob's question on this topic. I saw that Mossberg makes a side by side with 28" barrels. Is that reasonable thing to consider for trap/skeet? I have never done either on a proper range and know that proper range ediquette is an important thing. From what i am gather its proper to have your action broken open unless shooting because it exhibits a safe shooter. With that said i think a side by side would be the more cost affective way to go for a noob. Or am i completely wrong?