My only shotgun to date is an 18" 870 with Ghost Rings and Vanged barrel. I've never shot at anything other than a patterning target, but would like to give clays a try just for fun. Picked up some some Fiocchi 7 1/2 shot "Trap". It is bad enough never having shot at a moving target, but is it even possible to use such a shotgun? Whenever I watch folks at the range, they are using long barrels. Actually, beyond the length of their barrels, I haven't a clue as to the equipment.
The second part of this involves my wife. She is the one that expressed an interest in shooting clays. She is 4'9" and 95pds. ( Ooops..she read this and claims to be 4'10"..must edit ) I figure that she would need a stock with about an eleven inch pull. What do you think, maybe a 20 ga. 1100 Youth and cut the stock to size? Can you cut one of those stocks? Is a 21 inch barrel reasonable? Should I be looking at an 1187 cut to size? Better 12 guage and light loads? I think the 6 1/2 + pounds is about right for her. Can't afford two new shotguns and so you understand my first paragraph.
[Edited by Gary H on 05-15-2001 at 04:30 PM]
The second part of this involves my wife. She is the one that expressed an interest in shooting clays. She is 4'9" and 95pds. ( Ooops..she read this and claims to be 4'10"..must edit ) I figure that she would need a stock with about an eleven inch pull. What do you think, maybe a 20 ga. 1100 Youth and cut the stock to size? Can you cut one of those stocks? Is a 21 inch barrel reasonable? Should I be looking at an 1187 cut to size? Better 12 guage and light loads? I think the 6 1/2 + pounds is about right for her. Can't afford two new shotguns and so you understand my first paragraph.
[Edited by Gary H on 05-15-2001 at 04:30 PM]