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So, I have a pump shotgun that I use to shoot clays (Remington 870 Express) and was just wondering what you folks think is a decent over under shotgun for little bucks. I have seen the Stoegers and some entry level savages but I have not had the opportunity to get on any of their triggers. I saw a thread on here speaking to the new company "Armed". They seem to be nice pieces but have yet to find any out my way. I would like a decent over under without breaking the bank (thousand should be good). Thanks for any info you guys have in advance.
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My Stoeger has flawless furniture and is well balanced. Only shot it a few times on clays. So far I am happy and I could not have done better for $650 brand new.
 
If you are shooting clays with a 12 Ga, a lot of the guys are going to semi-autos to soak up recoil. The Benellis are popular as are the Berettas. In OU the Berettas are popular. The guys shooting a lot and in 4 gun matches use a semi for 12 Ga. and a OU with insert tubes for 20Ga. 28, Ga. and .410.
 
Depends on what clays you are shooting, by that I mean Sporting, American, OT and etc..
If its for fun then you cant go wrong with an older browning 28" barrel (make sure its Belgium made and not Turkish) for Skeet and Sporting.
 
Go try a few shoulder them in a store and if you can try at a range, and find one that fits you. Gun fit is a big deal in the clays game.
 
Big Rhino, I was in the same fix as you, have an 870 but wanted a O/U suitable for entry level skeet, trap, clays and even some field hunting. Shopped for a used Citori that I could afford but one that hadn't been beat up. Saw all the Turkish, Brazilian and cheaper shotguns until last weekend. Went to a local dealer and bought the Franchi Instinct SL. Great 12 gauge, light, easy to shoot, handles and swings up well. Nice wood, 3 chokes and choke wrench in a hard plastic case. Just slightly above $1000. Franchi is now part of Benelli so a good service and warranty system in pace. Try to find one and take a look.
 
Some over/unders might be nice and light but if you are wanting it for clays you don't want light. If you are field hunting, light weight is better. At the end of the day, your shoulder is going to feel it if using a light weight gun unless you are only shooting a box or so on an outing.
 
just picked a cheap azz mossberg maverick over under 380$ a little stiff at first with a couple hundred rounds through it it works great. plastic, black who cares it works though.
 
Forget everything above and go out try as many guns as you can in your price range -- buy the one that fits you best -- that's the one that will shoot best for you -- Fit is everything wither your shooting game or clays!
OMHO
 
Grouser said:
Forget everything above and go out try as many guns as you can in your price range -- buy the one that fits you best -- that's the one that will shoot best for you -- Fit is everything wither your shooting game or clays!
OMHO
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Well, gun fit is a lot but depending on the use there is more to it. The OP stated he wants it for clays. He doesn't say what volume he intends on shooting. However, a 6 1/2 pound gun might fit him the best but it will pound the snot out of him if he plans on shooting high volume. Just as a $600.00 gun that might fit him nicely won't last for volume shooting.
 
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