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There is no need for a short barrel for trap or skeet but a short will work with proper choke tubes.The longer barrel gives you a better swing and sight picture and maybe better patterns but practice with a short and some pattern testing with the short barrel will over come this issue for most shooters My choice would be a pump with extra barrels full for ducks turkey ,short slug for deer and home defense and a barrel with a suitable choke for clay bird shooting
Do yourself a favor get a good Beretta semi in any barrel lenght. It will kill targets in ALL clay target events. It wont beat you up and most models will accomadate you.
Henry
Beretta 391 uncleanned since 2003 and still clearring 2 1/2 dram loads!
Henry
Beretta 391 uncleanned since 2003 and still clearring 2 1/2 dram loads!
Perceived lead is much longer with shorter barrels. As said above a longer barrel will be smoother. I use 18.5"-32" barrels. They all work if you practice enough. Mossberg makes a great cheap pump gun. Weatherby is you're concerned about looks. The new 870s are cheaply made junk. An older wingmaster would make a great starter gun. Also ithaca 37 another option. Whatever you choose don't be discouraged if your scores aren't great in trap or skeet. It takes time and practice. Good luck
a1dookie,
It depends on how short or how long. 18 iches to 24 inches will break targets OK, but since you mentioned trap and skeet I would suggest longer. Most buget pumps come with a choice of 26 or 28 inches. I would choose 28, but would prefer 30 inches. There are very few 30 inch pumps available except for target models and older pumps like the wingmaster. You may wish to think about a barrel with choke tubes? More open for skeet and tighter for trap.
There will always be those who tell you to up the anti on an entry level gun. Since you say you are on a buget I will not suggest that. There is a lot of fun to be had breaking clay with a pump and one may satisfy your needs till you decide if busting clay is for you. Just go out there and have fun.
It depends on how short or how long. 18 iches to 24 inches will break targets OK, but since you mentioned trap and skeet I would suggest longer. Most buget pumps come with a choice of 26 or 28 inches. I would choose 28, but would prefer 30 inches. There are very few 30 inch pumps available except for target models and older pumps like the wingmaster. You may wish to think about a barrel with choke tubes? More open for skeet and tighter for trap.
There will always be those who tell you to up the anti on an entry level gun. Since you say you are on a buget I will not suggest that. There is a lot of fun to be had breaking clay with a pump and one may satisfy your needs till you decide if busting clay is for you. Just go out there and have fun.
I know where there is an old #### house that has never been cleaned since way before 2003. It will clear anything that you drop throught the hole, but it still looks about the same as your pics of that 391
My backup fun gun for skeet is a Mossberg 590 Mariner 9 shot 20" Clyinder bore.
The most important thing is getting going and learning. I can shoot 100 straight with it, but I shoot 2 - 2 1/2 flats a week.
A pump with cylinder bore will work just fine for skeet. 99.5% of the game comes down to you.
Have fun, shoot tons, ask lots of questions and try to get in with a GOOD squad if you can
The most important thing is getting going and learning. I can shoot 100 straight with it, but I shoot 2 - 2 1/2 flats a week.
A pump with cylinder bore will work just fine for skeet. 99.5% of the game comes down to you.
Have fun, shoot tons, ask lots of questions and try to get in with a GOOD squad if you can
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I just went clay shooting for the third time a few days ago, skeet for the first time and a brand new Winchester SXP to boot. 28" barrel with improved choke. ( the shotgun was a combo with 18" barrel and 3 invector choke tube $480!!!) Fantastic recoil and very light to track.
I shot my first two rounds shooting singles and did okay. Last round I decided to do doubles with a pump - nailed 4/4! Didn't think I could pump quick enuff but this SXP has a short action and it feels nice. Plus I looked like a champ against my group with O/U and semis...
My range allows barrels 22" or longer only and no pistol grip style guns. I think longer barrels are more accurate too.
Now get out there and kill some clays!
I shot my first two rounds shooting singles and did okay. Last round I decided to do doubles with a pump - nailed 4/4! Didn't think I could pump quick enuff but this SXP has a short action and it feels nice. Plus I looked like a champ against my group with O/U and semis...
My range allows barrels 22" or longer only and no pistol grip style guns. I think longer barrels are more accurate too.
Now get out there and kill some clays!
I would look for a cheap used pump. You can try Skeet and trap with it to decide if you like the sports and save your money for a new O/U or semi if you want to go further. Lots of guys will let you try their guns so you have a chance to try everything out before you upgrade. If you save a little money on the first gun knowing that you will upgrade later (a pump will be frustrating after a while for skeet or doubles), you will be able to spend the money you saved on the one you want.
