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I hope that this question isn't too generic but I am interested in shooting skeet to improve my eye/hand coordination and to just have fun. I currently own a 1300 defender w/ pistol grip for H.D. so I definitely need to go shopping.I have recieved catalogs from Mossberg,remington etc to help in my research but my problem is everyone seems to want to sell me the Cadilac for big bucks.I would like to start w/ something in the range of $700 and when the time comes that I shoot shotguns as much as pistols I will look at the Caddies. Thanks for your input and stay SAFE!!
 
Remington 1100 Skeet or Sporting with a 26" to 30" barrel.

Been around since the 60's and parts are everywhere.

Very reliable gun.

Fair pricing.

Designed and made in America.

Good re-sale value.

ONE PROBLEM:

You can never blame poor scores on the gun! The 1100 has won many skeet, trap and sporting clay events across the country.


1100 Remington!
 
$700 buck budget will get you many nice guns. I personally like Rem 1100 and Beretta 390's. The ride like a Cadillac but cost like a Buick.
 
well, i dont know all about cadillacs of shotguns, but i have always loved my 870 express for skeet.

dosnt kick at all with sprt or game shot, fair range with the 26 inche barrel, even without the choke, and nice spread pattern. or at least, i hit alot with it.

a bit more like the ford truck of shotguns, but fairly affordable, tons of aftermarket upgrades, and hell, mine was a used wondergun that lords knows how many shells went through and still loves to shoot.
 
I don't shoot skeet but I shoot a bunch of sporting clays and the gun I use is an old Remington Wingmaster. It was cheap and it works well.
Everyone should have an 870 in their collection anyway and you can spend the money you saved on extra rounds of your favorite clay game(s).
Mike
 
semi auto the x2 and the browning gold are hard to beat
pump 870 i like the wing masters myself
over/under ruger redlables are good i also like the winchesters and they still make them.
some of these arnt in the price range though
 
for skeet...

all you need is to get a regular type butt stock and (assuming you have) a 20" barrel, get a second field barrel (longer length) with screw-in tube capacity and get a skeet #1 tube and go for it.

Last week Thursday, a new was trying skeet with a new Mossberg 835 12ga.,
he was having trouble, not keeping hand on forearm to rack the second shot and terrible trigger. All on the squad helped him through with pointers and encouragement.
 
I have seen Golds/X2 crumble under HIGH target loads. If you do get an 1100 it is absolutely vital that you keep it clean. If you are lazy and just want utmost reliability go with a Beretta 390 you can pick them up for cheap and I have NEVER seen one fail in practice or otherwise.
 
I shoot an 1100 and a 390. I guess the 390 will perform longer without cleaning,, but cleaning an 1100 is so simple. The 390 is difficult in comparison. The piston gets filthy and takes a lot of time to clean along with the piston housing on the barrel. I have had to make up a tool to scrape the junk off of the 390. The 1100 is so much easier. They are both great guns and I love them both, but they are like kids, similar but different and some needing more time than others
 
maas, that's what I was thinking.

anyway here is an article about shotguns
http://www.winchesterguns.com/prodinfo/features/detail.asp?ID=72

Taken from the November 2001 issue of Front Sight magazine, official journal of the United States Practical Shooting Association.

I didn't realize the browning and the winchester are built on the same basic platform. I'm not sure exactly what that means but I'm going to have to take another look at the browning.

Does anyone know how good/bad that magazine is?
 
I have a 870 express that works fine I recently purchased a Mossberg O/U 12 gague 28 inch barrel have shot about 500 rounds so far with no problems it also has extractors which lift the shells for easy access to put them in my pouch so I dont have to spend time picking up my hulls go ahead call me lazy. this wass 500 dollars at walmart
 
Dude, its weird how manyof my american shums shoot skeet/trap with autos or repeaters. I dont know why this is, and I do know that many titles have been won with them, but for an entry gun you should consider a O/U. Its safer- more fun- ( man I love the "tinck" as the sheels eject) and you will shoot as well.

Have a look at Berretta or bettinsolli. They are easier to adjust fit as well.
 
Price to gun value.

In America it's hard to find a quality O/U for less than $1000.

The Beretta Onxy and WhiteWing are around $1,100 along with the field grade Brownings and Red Labels.

I shoot Browning Sporting Clay O/U's in 12 and 28 gauge @ $2,500 a gun.

You can buy a Winchester SXII, Remington 1100 or similar for less than $800 and they are ready right out of the box.

Most folks would love to own a $7,000 skeet gun...but it's hard for a guy that makes $15.00 a hour working in a factory with a wife and 2 kids to come up with the $1,000 it takes to own a Ruger.

Also... many of us American rednecks grew up shooting field grade pumps. The field type autos fit like a glove and feel like the gun we were hunting doves with at the age of 12.

Regards,
Buckmark
 
I agree with Buckmark. Even though I don't own one, it's hard to beat a Rem 1100 or 1187, and they can be had used for about $650 in really good shape. Learning skeet with a pump is like driving a Harley for your first motorcycle license test. You're doing it the hard way.

I'm partial to O/U and semi-auto for that reason, and have several Winchesters that I started with. You might consider a CZ if you want a new firearm. You can get a very nice O/U for about $850.

I bought my 1951 Browning Superposed for $1300, and they can be had for about that amount, maybe a little more, in very good condition. That gun will not lose any value over time.
 
I have owned a Stoeger Condor O/U combo set for a few years and think it is a solid gun for the money. They are "Plain Jane", but a pretty gun doesn't help you shoot any better. On the other hand, if you can find a good Browning O/U in your price range then get it. You won't regret it!!
 
Oh yes, I certainly agree that a $15,000 Berretta is not for everyone. But I still maintain that a O/U is a better choice for a starting gun.
 
I favor an o/u if for no other reason for inserts to change the gauge. When I first started shooting skeet it was always with a 12. Now it's the same gun, but usually with a 28 or 410 tube. There's nothing like less smack and nearly the same scores with a 28.....a few less with that .410. Just so many options with an o/u, 4 gauges in one gun.....................ck
 
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