MP-153 for skeet
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Baikal's might be ok. Saw the torture test videos of the MP-153, very reliable gun. But be sure it will function with the light loads you will be using for clays.
I'm trying to convince my wife to let me get an older Citori 20Ga in Skeet/Skeet or a 12Ga in Full/Mod but the jump to a $1000 shotgun has her a bit on the defensive. It's difficult to argue resale value with her because then she just points out the increasing value of gold and diamonds 
Is there much difference between the "Hunting" and "Sprting" grades as far as Skeet and Sporting Clays use goes? I know trap guns are very different but Skeet is a dit more of a mystery to me.
Cheers,
Grant
Is there much difference between the "Hunting" and "Sprting" grades as far as Skeet and Sporting Clays use goes? I know trap guns are very different but Skeet is a dit more of a mystery to me.
Cheers,
Grant
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Resale Value ... Gold, Diamonds ... Great - TELL her to sell a piece of her jewellery so you can get a new Skeet gun !!!!!
Oh, it's a one way street is it ?
Oh, it's a one way street is it ?
It's more like I provide the equivilent value in gold/diamonds when I want a new gun and that gets really expensive.
I think because I'm not sure how much time/money I'll have to spend on clays and because I need something a bit more multi-purpose I'm probably going to go with the Baikal. Going to give it a few months of looking for used before I buy new though, so if a really good deal on a Citori, Gold Hunter or A391/390 comes up I'll go with that.
So now on to the second part of the question: What barrel length are most people using for skeet or sporting clays? Is there a compromise length between the two?
Thanks,
Grant
I think because I'm not sure how much time/money I'll have to spend on clays and because I need something a bit more multi-purpose I'm probably going to go with the Baikal. Going to give it a few months of looking for used before I buy new though, so if a really good deal on a Citori, Gold Hunter or A391/390 comes up I'll go with that.
So now on to the second part of the question: What barrel length are most people using for skeet or sporting clays? Is there a compromise length between the two?
Thanks,
Grant
Provide your lady with the equivalent in gold and diamonds! It will be still better than a Baikal! Better still, take a gamble and take her shooting with you. You have nothing to loose and the odds are that she will not enjoy it as much as you do, but if she does she might just say skip the diamonds and get us a matching set of sporting guns
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She doesn't like shooting, as in won't even come along.
I'm not entirely convinced the Baikal semi's are a steaming pile of crap, the ones I've handled seemed quite nice in the hand. The O/U Baikals on the other hand....not so good.
I think I'll just try for a used Gold Hunter or Baretta auto if one comes along.
Either way I'm sure it'll break birds. I actually do alright at singles trap with an old 870 wingmaster with no rib and only a single bead, anything is a step forward from that.
Grant
I'm not entirely convinced the Baikal semi's are a steaming pile of crap, the ones I've handled seemed quite nice in the hand. The O/U Baikals on the other hand....not so good.
I think I'll just try for a used Gold Hunter or Baretta auto if one comes along.
Either way I'm sure it'll break birds. I actually do alright at singles trap with an old 870 wingmaster with no rib and only a single bead, anything is a step forward from that.
Grant
Grantmac: Personally, I'd stay way clear from a Baikal especially in an auto!!!
I agree with Skeeter, that the Remington 1100's have been around along time, they are tried and true, and you can get parts anywhere for them..Pick them up at a very reasonable price too.
I bought a used Remington G3 with a 28" barrel yesterday for $750 and it looks brand new...Shoulders and points really nice, and the best part is that it hits where it is pointed....Good luck in your decision...
I agree with Skeeter, that the Remington 1100's have been around along time, they are tried and true, and you can get parts anywhere for them..Pick them up at a very reasonable price too.
I bought a used Remington G3 with a 28" barrel yesterday for $750 and it looks brand new...Shoulders and points really nice, and the best part is that it hits where it is pointed....Good luck in your decision...
I use my MP-153 regularly shooting skeet and it does quite well. The gun is built like a tank and outperforms many of the higher-priced semi-auto's I see at the range. I use light loads in it and it can shoot them all day long. It's one of the few inexpensive semi's that can actually shoot a light load and cycle the action. The cool thing about it is with a quick choke change you're off to the trap field, sporting clays, or 5-stand in seconds. Grab one!
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I think you'll find most skeet guns ( and upland field guns) run about 28"
Some guys like a longer barrel.
I tried a Win 101 that was owned by a AA skeet shooter - 30" barrel.
I couldn't hit squat with it even after adjusting the comb and LOP!
he could clean a skeet course with it at the drop of a hat!
I think you'll find that if you pick up an 100 you will throw stones at the Baikal!
The Citoris are nice guns, and so are most of the Italian jobs as far as O/U's go..
I'm partial to Franchis, myself.
Cat
Some guys like a longer barrel.
I tried a Win 101 that was owned by a AA skeet shooter - 30" barrel.
I couldn't hit squat with it even after adjusting the comb and LOP!
he could clean a skeet course with it at the drop of a hat!
I think you'll find that if you pick up an 100 you will throw stones at the Baikal!
The Citoris are nice guns, and so are most of the Italian jobs as far as O/U's go..
I'm partial to Franchis, myself.
Cat
