Clays rule

[skeeter1]

I agree that the 20 gauge is just about as versattille as the 12, but if i was a long range wing shooter i would still pick the 12, or maybe even 10 gauge.

Yes, when I was waterfowl hunting, the 12 seemed just about right. That was when lead shot was still legal around here. Steel shot is a big no-no in a thin barelled double. Were I to do it again, I'd think about a rugged 12 (maybe a Mossy or Remmy) with a 3-1/2" chamber. A 10-gauge is just too heavy for me.

 

[Daves-got-guns]

well from my experience, the only advantage a 10 gauge has anymore is longer range patterning. Factory 3.5" 12 gauge loads hit just as hard as factory 10 gauge 3.5"s, but for some reason (it escapes me) they just pattern better. I think if i was a long range wing shooter, i would use that as a excuse to own a 10 gauge lol.

 

[skeeter1]

Trapshooters...

Don't ruin the sport.

I do find trapshooters somewhat more snooty than skeet shooters (I happen to be a trap shooter for the most part).

The last trap range near me (Dover Bay, I'm sure Fairview Mick knew of it) was largely populated with fairly rich old men, and they didn't like noobs like me.

Well, I'm an old phart myself now, and would be happy to introduce a new trapshooter into the game.

BUT, I'd rather go out for a beer and a burger afterward with a skeetshooter. For whatever reason, they're just more fun people to be around.