Skeet 12 Ga

Formal skeet I can't help much, but I have a older model Winchester 101
sheet I don't need, Not really a light weight.
Marshall
 
You have to remember that if you shoot lots of skeet..it wont take long for the light gun to start to smash you hard with the recoil..soon taking the fun out of it.and introducing you to the dreaded "flinch".If it is to be a multi purpose gun..you may be able to get away with it..but for skeet only, a heavier gun, or removing the but plate and filling the back with lead shot will help with the swing, and soaking up recoil.
 
There are a variety of new O/U's out there that would suit your needs. What kind of budget are you on?

I would try to find an older Browning Citori or a Beretta 686. They are a bit on the heavy side but like the poster above said, the weight will reduce some of the bite of the constant recoil of consistent shooting. Which is the only way to become a better skeet shooter.
 
x 2 for the Browning or Beretta. Owned both ... good, seviceable guns.

The Beretta 686E with Adjustable Comb in either 28" or 30" makes a nice Skeet gun, and is considerably less costly than a 682 Gold E.

In the Browning line, the XS Skeet with djustable Comb would be a good choice as a Skeet gun, again either 28" or 30" .
 
I've been shooting a Citori for skeet over the last three years. It has 30 inch barrels. Like others have said here, it is a fairly heavy gun. I think it does help with recoil a bit, which might be a consideration, but I don't find this to be particularly so myself, as I shoot a fairly light 7/8 ounce load. Actually, I think many people feel a 1 ounce load is about as heavy as one would get for skeet. What might be more significant is fit and how the gun points and swings. I find that I can't can't rush my swing at all with the Citori, which I don't mind. But I'm sure at least some people would prefer a lighter and quicker gun, while those guns feel a little too active and swingy to me. The guns recommended here so far are certainly good enough for anyone. But it is important to try the gun out before buying it or at least trying one that is similar. You should have some idea of how the gun feels as soon as you shoot a round or two with it. As an impression, the trend seems to be toward longer barrels in both clays and skeet.
 
Get out to your local Gun Club, introduce yourself & make nice ...

More often than not, with explanation of what you want to do, someone (or many) will have you out trying a few guns of their guns to see if you like them as much as they do.... you're likely going to wind up joining that Club and shooting there anyway, so what's to loose ?
 
Hey BB, unfortunaty my club opens Mid April due to the lovely -30 weather here in the Hat. I will def get down and start smashing clay's. Until then it's a long wait!!!! Buck Hunter watch out!!!
 
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