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Good day, I’m looking for an overall opinion on the best budget over unders. I’m looking to get into skeet and as a beginner I don’t want to break the bank. My overall rating would be on longevity. Any suggestions?
 
My choice would be one of the Beretta 686/687 series models (sometimes called the Silver Pigeon). They are less deep than the Browning Citori--a little more slender and compact and, in my opinion, of superior handling and quality. I haven't been in shotgun-buying mode for some time, but I believe the Citoris and Beretta 686/687 series run in about the same price range these days--$2700-$3500. Neither is what we would normally call a real "budget" gun, but it's about where I would start looking.
 
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Some good advice above. Try a few out if you can see what fits you and comes up on you better. Nothing wrong with looking for something used until you figure out if it's for you or not. Check out Tillsonberg ,Prophet, Reliable , and the Gun dealer they have a good selection of used O?U's.
In the end Targets and shells will far outweigh what you spend on an entry level gun.
Good luck finding something you like.
 
Not to many years ago, before removeable chokes were invented, people had dedicated skeet and trap guns, with choked barrels to suit. You can get one of the older Beretta or Browning skeet guns for ~ 1000$ or so.
 
I have to agree with the above, look into a used Citori, or 686. If you are new to skeet you may decide after a bit you may not be all that interested in it so will have good resale value. Try a few guns and find what fits. Personally I am sort of a weekend shooter. Sometimes go out for some skeet and trap at my local club. Not very good at it but there for the social aspect. I shoot a budget gun. A Weatherby Orion 20ga made by ATA which I got for a really great deal as new from a distributor. It fits me well and even has warranty service through Weatherby if needed. It serves my purposes and also I don't shoot thousands of rounds a year, probably a couple of cases. I am very happy with the fit finish and function of it.
 
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I put together a kit based around a Berreta BL-4 and it works perfectly well. There are a bunch of S55 Beretta for sale around which is the European version of the BL-3. They are a bit light for 12 gauge but are a perfect carrier for sub-gauge tubes.
If you reload and use 3/4 oz loads they're fine for 12 ga.
 
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Used browning citori or beretta ( don't know model numbers silver pigeon comes to mind)
Don't over look the better Turkish guns, stick with better built Canuck, Huglu, Catma. I've shot and like features of them.
The argument is it won't last thousands of rounds a year.

IMHO if your at the level that your shooting that many rounds you've probably gone though lots of guns to find the "right one" fit, finish, upgrade wood 🪵 engraving ect.
 
Fabarm Elos with Steel or Alloy Receiver would be the perfect choice. It has a super solid barrel, Italian craftsmanship, and consideration of all details when making a gun. Also, it uses a beautiful grain piece of wood, and its price is more affordable than Beretta's.
 
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you have to understand which gun dimensions are best for you and why before a choice for proper fit can be found

I'd like to have access to the numerous choices of guns at Great North Gun Co. to paw through the selection to find on for me
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Running a skeet field, I have noticed that over half of the shooter's have zero clue about drop at comb or cast, and many shoot guns that don't fit them,many people buy a shotgun based on price, looks or brand recognition.
 
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