Citori Lightning - Problem with field gun for skeet?

[JordanYOW]

I am considering purchasing an o/u primarily for skeet with the odd trap/sporting thrown in. Today I shouldered some guns including a Citori Lightning and Lightning Feather. Both felt amazing. One of those love at first shoulder type situations. I especially liked the feather version for the slightly lighter weight.

I understand these are marketed as hunting guns. Is there a reason I wouldn't want to buy this in 12ga 28" for skeet? Would that be a mistake?

I have not had a chance to check out the new CXS, but if it fits similarly then I would be open to the option as I believe it is around the same price.

 

[Donski]

In my humble opinion light guns are. Or too well suited for skeet shooting due to increased recoil, (which is not a real factor in hunting situations), as well being a bit "whippy" on your swing and follow through. I also find that field guns tend to be a bit low in the stock for my preferred sight picture for skeet. The life of. The internal parts may be impacted if you do a lot of shooting, e.g. thousands per year. Have a look at the Browning 725 Sporting model, which includes all the features I would like for skeet or sporting clays. Of course there are other brands depending on budget! Have fun!

 

[Maritime Storm]

Weight in a shotgun serves two purposes as Donski pointed out. A field gun by it's nature is meant to be carried lots and shot little, a target gun is heavy and is intended to be carried little and shot lots. As such field models, especially O/U's, are made light weight to be carried, as a result they tend to recoil harder. A light gun tends to be, for lack of a better word, whippy. As such, it doesn't help a new shooter break the habit of stopping gun like a heavy target model does. The CXS is a purpose built flat shooting target gun intended to be used as a crossover skeet, sporting clays gun and would be a better investment than the Lightning if you are in fact looking for a target gun.

 

[stubblejumper]

I would avoid the Feather model for two reasons, the light weight will result in more felt recoil, and I am not sure how the aluminum frame will stand up to tens of thousands of rounds. That being said, the standard Lightning is around 8lbs and is very durable, even though it is a field model.

 

[Harris26]

If you do a lot of shooting with a light gun, at some point you will regret it. More perceived recoil. On long sporting clays shoots it will beat you up. I had a Beretta 686l field model , beautiful light field gun. My scores on a long sporting Clays course would progressively drop as I advanced through the course. When I finally developed a flinch I decided a heavier gun was a must. Bought a heavier 682 and never looked back. Heavier is better in the target game.