O/U on a budget?

IanC

IanC

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Hey there Currently i shoot Trap with an 1100. Im doing ok but have been trying a few o/us at the club and also a few single barrels too.

Im finding i really enjoy shooting the hinge versus the semi.. Much lighter, easy to shoulder, easier to point. and simple. I really want one.

Can anyone suggest a gun for me....Heres what it will be used for.
Trap primarily..skeet everynow and then but mostly trap.
Lots of adjustability would be great if possible and low recoil. Also ive got a riser in the 1100 so i like to see the bird break
I can really only spend in the neighborhood of 600 dollars. So the used market would probably be best....Im still looking but if you guys could supply me with some brands/models and your experience that would really help a lot.
Thanks
 
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In that price range you are either going to get a VERY well used target gun (ready clapped out) or one of the various off-brand cheapies (e.g. TOZ, Stoeger, etc.) that don't enjoy the best reputation for performance or durability.

Not all o/us are alike. Don't look for the qualities of a $2,000 gun in a one selling for $500. What have you tried that you liked? Which one felt best in your hands and fit you best? Starting saving your money and buy one of those. In the meantime be happy with your 1100. It's a good gun for targets.

I've never had a moment of remorse for the money I spent on my most expensive guns but I have very definitely regretted the money I spent on some of the least expensive.
 
Just like Claybuster says ... save-up & wait !

A good target gun, even on the used market, will be several times your
$ 600 budget - anything decent in the way of a Trap gun would likely be
in $ 1750 + range. And for that, it would be a basic "no-frills" shooter.

The various Browning 30-inch Trap guns are good value, as are the older Beretta 682's, but really don't think you'll find much in the way of adjustable comb stocks and interchangeable choke tubes for much under $ 2000.

Keep an eye on the Equipment Exchange, your local Club Bulletin Board and your local Gun Shops. You'll soon get an idea of market value for what you want.
 
While it's still not within your posted budget range, I can't say enough good things about the Winchester Select Energy. For the money, I think this gun offers incredible value and should hold up just fine with regards to high volume shooting. They're made by FN, who also owns Browning and the quality is top notch.

I've seen them selling for very decent prices on some of the US based shotgun forums. If you factor in the strong canadian dollar and the cost to broker the gun, it still might be worth the effort to bring one up from down south.

Cheers.
 
"I've never had a moment of remorse for the money I spent on my most expensive guns but I have very definitely regretted the money I spent on some of the least expensive."

That is a very true statement Claybuster...I agree 100%
 
Figured I would ask anyways...Figured i was way off with the low figure posted. O/Us arent really available in stores around here so its hard to know the value of them. I didnt realize the resale market was so high.

I dont want to buy a new cheapie. Ive learned not to buy cheap becaue you will always know you settled. Ok then can anyone suggest some good entry level Brand name guns to buy less than 1500 new and used?
I dont want a really heavy gun. Not really sure which models the were that i have shot but i tend to like the feel of a shorter lighter gun.

Thanks for the reality check
 
Ah... whatever... yes you will never regret buying a nice gun like Beretta, Browning etc but a Baikal is an excellent budget O/U. You can even get a skeet version, new they run in the $700-$1000 range so a $500 is not out of the question.... just make sure it is a newr, single trigger with choke tubes.

My wife shot one all last year for Sporting clays and I know at leat 6 guys using them at the club, no issues whatsoever with them.
 
TOZ 34 from Dante Sports in MTL.

Love the gun. The Wood alone is worth it.

Dante is great to deal with. They shipped the same day you pay. Mine was 345 to my door.

Mine
 
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Not surprising the TOZ nuts would come out of the woodwork. (Fremen, maybe you'd want to downsize your pic?):rolleyes:

If you don't know any better the TOZ is a serviceable o/u. When you know better you'll buy something else.

I think buying a TOZ to replace an 1100 is a step backwards.
 
Claybuster said:
Not surprising the TOZ nuts would come out of the woodwork. (Fremen, maybe you'd want to downsize your pic?):rolleyes:

If you don't know any better the TOZ is a serviceable o/u. When you know better you'll buy something else.

I think buying a TOZ to replace an 1100 is a step backwards.
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Totally backwards. My first O/U was a 1954 Browning Superposed trap that cost me $700. Now it was a great gun for the money and if you are dead set on getting a gun now I recommend a gun like that. Search around because they are out there.

Jacky
 
My vote is to save and wait. Try as many guns as possible before you decide. All the shooters I've ever met are only too happy to let you try their guns. In the meantime that 1100 is just fine. Love mine. Love my Beretta 686 Sporting just a little more.:)
 
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