I've always used a shotgun for going after squirrel and rabbits. Never did hunt birds with the exception of crows on occasion. So here I am, retired and looking at shooting something other than furry critters with my old Model 12 20 GA. Problem is that I don't use my model 12's any longer. I have a 12 and 20 Winchester Model 12. They belonged to my dad and my grandfather so I cleaned them up and put them in the gun safe as family keepsakes.
That leaves me with a late model Wingmaster 20 GA pump and an old Browning Belgium made A5 12 GA that is nicely engraved but is only chambered for 2 3/4" shells. The A5 is a nice gun and operates well, but it does recoil. My question is would I be OK using my 20 GA Wingmaster for learning to shoot Trap, or do I need to get a semi auto, or over under?
i'm hoping to get by with the Wingmaster and am sure I don't want to mess with the A5's recoil all day long although it is a good shooting shotgun and looks nice. I'm hoping to get better at shooting winged creatures and figured Trap would be a start. Besides, it looks like it would be fun. Suggestions would be appreciated.
That leaves me with a late model Wingmaster 20 GA pump and an old Browning Belgium made A5 12 GA that is nicely engraved but is only chambered for 2 3/4" shells. The A5 is a nice gun and operates well, but it does recoil. My question is would I be OK using my 20 GA Wingmaster for learning to shoot Trap, or do I need to get a semi auto, or over under?
i'm hoping to get by with the Wingmaster and am sure I don't want to mess with the A5's recoil all day long although it is a good shooting shotgun and looks nice. I'm hoping to get better at shooting winged creatures and figured Trap would be a start. Besides, it looks like it would be fun. Suggestions would be appreciated.