I am not much of a sports shooter. I have a defensive shotgun a 870 Police but it not suitable for shooting clays. It has 18" barrel and I guess I could get a longer barrel but it seems like I would do better with a gun more suited for the purpose. The weather is finally looking like it is going to warm up enough to get outside so start to start researching.
I belong to a range which has complete skeet and trap and am looking to start shooting a bit. I am short about 5'5" with shorter arms. Wear a S length suit. I have good upper body strength and muscular build so I think 12 gauge is still the way to go. I do not want to put the $$$ into a custom fitting so I am looking at compact/youth guns.
What do people think of the Winchester guns. I am not a big fan of what has happened to Winchester these days but I thought this would be a starting point for discussion. Looking to keep it at or under $1000. Thanks in advance.
I was looking at the following: Super X3 Field Compact
http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/catalog/detail.asp?family=017C&mid=511146
I do not want to put too much into it to start and would like to get something that if I want to trade up to a custom fitted gun or an over under etc...
I belong to a range which has complete skeet and trap and am looking to start shooting a bit. I am short about 5'5" with shorter arms. Wear a S length suit. I have good upper body strength and muscular build so I think 12 gauge is still the way to go. I do not want to put the $$$ into a custom fitting so I am looking at compact/youth guns.
What do people think of the Winchester guns. I am not a big fan of what has happened to Winchester these days but I thought this would be a starting point for discussion. Looking to keep it at or under $1000. Thanks in advance.
I was looking at the following: Super X3 Field Compact
http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/catalog/detail.asp?family=017C&mid=511146
I do not want to put too much into it to start and would like to get something that if I want to trade up to a custom fitted gun or an over under etc...
Last edited: