over under shotgun for skeet and upland

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Hi every buddy

I am new to the forum and just trying to figure out how it works. I am looking into an over under but i'm stuck between is it worth the money to go for a higher end make or can you still be able to buy a less expensive one.

i was told if i go with a less expensive gun that the lock up part would not last as long as one of the more expensive over under's is this true?

i currently put about 1000 rounds through my semi every month so i was looking for a gun that i will be able to use for the range and also for upland. I usually do trap but now im moving into skeet and maybe sporting clays.
 
First place I would start is your local gun shop or club and try a bunch of them out for FIT, once you find what fits you best check the reviews and clubs to see what people are saying about them. If you are putting 1000 rounds a month through youre going to want a high quality, high end shotgun for sure.
 
At 1000 rounds per month, I would be looking at a quality gun, as it will last you for many years, while a low quality gun won't stand up to that kind of volume.
 
If you are shooting that kind of volume the cost of the gun is peanuts in comparison to the cost of the ammunition... buy a good gun. IMO try various Browning and Beretta models and see which fit you better, generally it will be one brand or the other. Since you seem semi concerned about the upfront cost, watch all of the used gun boards and snap up your preferred model when it comes up... this is a far better plan than buying a cheap new gun. Get one with a steel receiver not one of the lightweight aluminum guns.
 
yeah i've been to my local gun shop and check out a couple of the beretta and browning but the cost has gone up since the dollar is down. i was interested in the silver pigeon since it uses the same chokes as my semi auto shotgun.

i was referred to this site because they have used guns for sale but i havent seen any i was wondering how to navigate the site to see more of the guns that people are selling.
 
volpe1 said:
yeah i've been to my local gun shop and check out a couple of the beretta and browning but the cost has gone up since the dollar is down. i was interested in the silver pigeon since it uses the same chokes as my semi auto shotgun.

i was referred to this site because they have used guns for sale but i havent seen any i was wondering how to navigate the site to see more of the guns that people are selling.
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You have to apply for access to the equipment exchange forum before you can see listed guns.
 
ohhh ok well thank you very much for the heads up on the application process.

Also do any of you have input about wesley and scott over unders there is a good deal at bass pro and i was wondering about the gun. im not to sure of the model but it is a 2100 dollar gun on sale for 1500 right now.
 
Check out The Gun Dealer web site for used guns. There are several nice o/u guns there right now, including Beretta and Browning. Some are under $ 2k. For a decent quality used o/u gun, $1500-$2000 is going to be your bench mark price. There are some cheaper ones on occasion, but usually there's a reason for that.
You really should try before you buy, if it doesn't fit you properly save your money.
 
nope i have not had any issues with that. i only had an issue with light shells cycling but then i sent it back to stoeger canada in oshawa and they explained the notch in the gas port has to face down and they also polished the action so now it cycles everything and anything.
 
I'm pretty sure the Silver Pigeon 1 and the A400 do not use the same chokes. One is Mobile and the other is Optima HP. Only the Silver Pigeon Sporting is available with Optima chokes. Silver Pigeon Trap doesn't have removable chokes at all.
 
Marbles is right, they use different choke systems. However an new Silver Pigeon should come with at least 3 chokes, most O/U's come with 5 and Beretta's Mobil choke tubes aren't exactly a difficult to find item. Will agree with the above, if your shooting 1000 rounds a month and want an O/U, look for a quality brand, the difficulty will be the compromise, a field gun is designed to carried lots and shot little, a target gun is designed to shot lots and carried little. Target models will be heavy to absorb recoil, lugging a heavy gun through the field for a day wears one out quick, vice versa a field model will be lighter and the recoil will get to you sooner. Weight will have to be an important consideration as well.
 
hoytcanon said:
If you are shooting that kind of volume the cost of the gun is peanuts in comparison to the cost of the ammunition... buy a good gun. IMO try various Browning and Beretta models and see which fit you better, generally it will be one brand or the other. Since you seem semi concerned about the upfront cost, watch all of the used gun boards and snap up your preferred model when it comes up... this is a far better plan than buying a cheap new gun. Get one with a steel receiver not one of the lightweight aluminum guns.
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Excellent advice. 12,000 rounds per year is going to cost you around $6,000 annually for targets and shells. If you are in that deep why scrimp on the gun? After three years you have more than covered the cost of even a top-end target gun and if kept in good condition is probably worth not much less than you paid for it.

You are shooting more targets than upland so buy a target gun accepting that it will be heavier in the field than a dedicated upland gun.
 
Better yet, you need two guns! Since the requirements are different, so is the equipment.
I like 20 gauge for upland game, carries light and does the job, recoil isn't an issue. I have a Lightning 20 o/u that fits that bill. 6.5 lbs and no recoil pad means it's quick and shoulders smoothly, but don't shoot 100 one ounce loads out of it unless you want your shoulder tenderized.
My clay guns weigh 7 to 8 lbs, have recoil pads and are not ideal for a day walk in the woods or fields. They're also too long with 28" barrels for fast flushing grouse in thickets. 28" is considered short in today's clay sports spotlight, but it suits me fine.
 
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