Trying trap shooting?

struff55 said:
Use the beretta also no need to worry about a patterning board
shoot some 16 yd ata targets . U will know when you are on the birds they will disappear in a puff of black smoke .
25 yrs of trap and skeet shooting AA class singles 25 yd handicap never patterned a shotgun in my life . There are many things to learn before you need a patterning board . Also attended a few clinics with world class shooters not one ever went to a patterning board .
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Really? Wow. That’s interesting. I am in no way being sarcastic or facetious, but I find that wild to completely neglect the patterning board. Even if only to find where the pattern is landing for the shooters mount. I find it akin to sighting in a rifle and knowing it shoots where intended before heading out.

I’m also not a very good shot so maybe it has all been a waste of time. Hmm
 
Thanks again all for advice. Going see if I can get to range with it today after work to see if it cycles the target loads.

Here’s a pic of the shotgun in question.

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That gun looks mint. I would not even open the gas port after seeing the pic
If it doesn't shoot target loads as is I would salt it away and buy one that does
Lots of guys would love to have that in their collection
take care
 
Not being able to cycle target loads isnt much of an issue shooting trap. You just cycle the gun manually, as you would a pump gun. Your shooting mates may appreciate this feature.
 
Guess it depends where you shoot we shot a lot of doubles also and he will get there quickly wanting to try IMO if they shoot them at the club. Nothing like a pump gun cycling a semi by hand
 
You don't need fancy AA shells. Challenger 7.5's or 8's or Fiochi's, Clevers are fine. Never mind the patterning board for now. Just go have some fun and bust a few. My best advice if you're not hitting them is to keep the gun moving. Don't stop and shoot. It's not a rifle. Follow through. I'm going tomorrow. Have fun!
 
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the spank said:
This is the kind of behavior that gets public areas shut down to shooting.
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I'm guessing these were different times.
- Shooting lead for waterfowls used to be the norm.
- When I was younger, the fun things to do was shooting sticks on the river. If we wanted to be fancy, we'd tied/staple a balloon to them...


Chumlee Bumsnag said:
Never mind the patterning board for now. Just go have some fun and bust a few.
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Have fun!
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Funny, shooting a few pattern is usually the first thing I'll do when A) Having a new shooter with a new shotgun B) Or when I get a new shotgun.
- Knowing where the pattern is going will help increase the number of busted clays.

And yes, have fun!
 
sillymike said:
I'm guessing these were different times.
- Shooting lead for waterfowls used to be the norm.
- When I was younger, the fun things to do was shooting sticks on the river. If we wanted to be fancy, we'd tied/staple a balloon to them...




Funny, shooting a few pattern is usually the first thing I'll do when A) Having a new shooter with a new shotgun B) Or when I get a new shotgun.
- Knowing where the pattern is going will help increase the number of busted clays.

And yes, have fun!
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Well SM we must be throwbacks because I do the same.My ASE Gold Beretta shoots high on the bottom barrel 70/30 and poi on the top.Would never have got that without patterning board.Just shimmed my Renegauge (ugly stick) because it was shooting left of center ,now right on at 40/60 .So I guess its up to the individual eh..:)
 
While the patterning board is a valuable tool, new trap shooters often get overwhelmed by too much information. I find it's best to let the brand new shooter shoot a couple of rounds of trap and get the feel of it before offering any real suggestions or corrections. They already know they're doing something wrong because they're missing targets. They don't need some old fart lecturing them about esoteric points the first time out. Once they have shot a few times they will know enough to ask intelligent questions. They might even enjoy themselves.
 
Ok well that was insanely fun. And yet way more difficult than I imagined. As many of you suggested the Beretta was not able to reliable cycle the light target rounds, for now that was fine. This is definitely something I can see being VERY addictive. I can’t wait to get back out for more.

That being said I will likely be looking at a new shotgun in near future as the Beretta is just too Purdy and meaningful to be out in the snow like today.

Shot one box of shells and of the 25 I only hit 6 I think. But the sight of those 6 exploding felt amazing (still can’t wipe grin off my face lol). Managed to get 3 in a row followed by missing my last five lol.
 
Well done. 6 is a good start. I've been shooting an older Russian Baikal 12 gauge side by side and hitting 23 and 24 with it. I paid around $300 for it and shoot it as well as my Browning BT-99 that cost 5 times as much. I shoot older Remington 870 pump guns for basic trap too. You don't need to spend huge money. It's basically a pipe on a stick!20210817_161236.jpg
 

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Sweet jesus. I thought my old man was dead and he would be 100 now if alive. Looks like what he shot or similar
I thinks I know that receiver :) Love the way the bluing is worn off from you hand. Never thought anyone was still shooting something like that
Precision fit stock??? simmons rib and maybe early 60's high rib model 12 I am guessing
Cheers
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Trap shooter addiction . Love it all aside the Model 12 is my go to I shoot it better than my Berreta's and Brownings . 870 Remington another good choice. I have a standard height Money Maker rib on a M12 but I shoot the factory rib better. Nice that your first shoot went well keep both eyes open and focus on the bird not the bead and you will improve .
 
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