from comparing the 2 guns on beretta site they are almost identical except for the drop @ heel is more on the skeet---
what other differences are there and should be considered.
beretta international has the following information:
Skeet
The shooter shoots from eight different stands located along a semicircle of 13.20 m. radius to the poles. The clay pushing engines are located in two cages, one high on the left called pull and one on the right called mark. The Olympic Skeet allows the start without bracing the shotgun while the American Skeet stipulates the start bracing the shotgun. The shotguns for these two disciplines are different.
The one for Olympic Skeet needs light barrels to guarantee great rapidity in bracing and swinging. The stock, the pistol and the pad have a certain shape for these particular needs.
For the American Skeet, not only is the shape of the stock and the pad different, but also the weight and the balance. In fact in this case, the shooter starts with the gun already braced.
Sporting shotguns characteristics
The shotguns developed for this discipline are characterised by some aspects:
Point of balance: The distribution of the shotgun's weights is studied to have an almost neutral balance around the hinge rivet. This is to join a proper swing with target acquisition which is variable from clay to clay.
Stocks with drops to help to focus with the ri
The drop of the stocks are those with a thin comb, traditionally used for hunting, and the pistol grip which helps target acquisition and drive the hand towards the trigger.
the quest for knowledge continues.......
what other differences are there and should be considered.
beretta international has the following information:
Skeet
The shooter shoots from eight different stands located along a semicircle of 13.20 m. radius to the poles. The clay pushing engines are located in two cages, one high on the left called pull and one on the right called mark. The Olympic Skeet allows the start without bracing the shotgun while the American Skeet stipulates the start bracing the shotgun. The shotguns for these two disciplines are different.
The one for Olympic Skeet needs light barrels to guarantee great rapidity in bracing and swinging. The stock, the pistol and the pad have a certain shape for these particular needs.
For the American Skeet, not only is the shape of the stock and the pad different, but also the weight and the balance. In fact in this case, the shooter starts with the gun already braced.
Sporting shotguns characteristics
The shotguns developed for this discipline are characterised by some aspects:
Point of balance: The distribution of the shotgun's weights is studied to have an almost neutral balance around the hinge rivet. This is to join a proper swing with target acquisition which is variable from clay to clay.
Stocks with drops to help to focus with the ri
The drop of the stocks are those with a thin comb, traditionally used for hunting, and the pistol grip which helps target acquisition and drive the hand towards the trigger.
the quest for knowledge continues.......
