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I have visited the local trap range, most seem to be using the Beretta.
The local shotgun expert does a lot of custom fit shotgun sell the Beretta.
The custom stuff is out of my price range .
They have trap skeet and sporting clay at the range. I figured I’d start on
Trap.
I think that is smart. A lot of people jump into Sporting Clays and I fear they are getting disappointed with few hits on the widely varying presentations. Col. Chas Askins said he could teach somebody the rudiments of Trap quicker, but he could train a good Skeet shooter sooner overall. Either way, if you can hit both the standardized targets you will have a head start on SC.
If you plan to do that, a Sporting gun with adjustable stock and screw chokes might be the way to go.
Me? I was a fair Trap shooter with plinking grade Skeet and occasional Five Stand.
Consider the automatic. A gas operated auto will cushion the recoil. I shot Trap singles and handicap with an 1100, the OU only came out for doubles. I shot Skeet with a field grade OU with Skeet choke tubes but I loaded 20 ga equivalent shells for it.