Which entry level O/U shotgun?

[whutsup40]

In my group of friends that i shoot every weekend with, we have CZ's, Mossberg's, browning's, F.N's, and Beretta's, by far the best lower budget gun is the CZ, I have a canvasback 12 gauge and a redhead premier In 20 gauge, my buddy has a redhead premier in 28 gauge and a ultra light in 12 gauge, never any issues, love them all, if your close by ( triple B's in El Monte) more then welcome to shoot one!!

[Bull Elk]

I recently added a new Webley and Scott 800 o/u in 20 gauge to my shotgun collection. A very nice well made shotgun for around $1000-$1100.

[pennstater]

Posts #21 and #24 are probably you're best answers at this point. What they said and practice............, well you get the idea.

[whutsup40]

I am by far not a gun expert! but I started out very low budget, and can relate to the low cost shooter, I have and still shoot most of my first guns, we shoot every weekend, skeet. sporting clays and 5 stand, and reload all my rounds, I have and will always be trying to get and introduce new shooters, Its a damn fun sport!!! message me if any questions!!

[whutsup40]

Drake over the Mossberg!!!

[ChuckDizzle]

I recently looked very hard at both models. After some digging I found far too many troubled reviews on both the Mossberg International and CZ O/U shotguns.

Just as mentioned above you're better off saving money for a while until you can enter the market with the bare minimum for a quality gun. Unfortunately that means almost a couple thousand for a new gun or $1500 for used. This makes sense when you figure a O/U is essentially two guns worth of parts. Those budget models have to save money somewhere. They are both essentially manufactured by unknown parties in Turkey and brand stamped for Mossberg and CZ.

I'd recommend a field barrel for your Mossberg 500. Or if you must get a dedicated bird gun a Mossberg 930 or Beretta A300 semi auto. I ended up with the 930 for Christmas this year and I'm very happy. Thing smokes clays no problem will be awesome for doves next year, and by the time I can afford 3 grand for the gun I really want I'll be experienced enough to know what I really want.

[bigbearbear]

I just have a Mossberg 500 at the moment

Use your Mossberg and save the money for buying ammo and targets.

Once you have determined that you really do like clay shooting, then invest in a higher grade O/U if you want. Do not rush it though, develop your gun mount, stance and shooting method until they are mature, then make the change. Otherwise you will get into a routine of changing guns all the time.

If you do get into the clay shooting game seriously, you'll also find that the price of the gun makes up only a tiny fraction of the money you'll be spending. Even a $20k Perazzi is "cheap" compared to the ammo, target and traveling cost involved.

[bigbearbear]

BTW where do you go to shoot clay targets at?

[aye_dre]

BTW where do you go to shoot clay targets at?

coyote valley sporting clays

[Watchnguns]

I would check out the Stevens 555. Great gun for the $ and super light. Good luck with your search.

[JagerDog]

I would check out the Stevens 555. Great gun for the $ and super light. Good luck with your search.

Light isn't really an added feature for a clays gun. BP says it's 6#.

At $600 Turkish gun, I suspect it's not much different that any of the other $600 Turkish guns.

[Horrendo Revolver]

Light isn't really an added feature for a clays gun.

[aye_dre]

friend of mine recommended a Franchi Affinity instead. Any thoughts on this? Said it would be a great overall semi auto to own

[Horrendo Revolver]

friend of mine recommended a Franchi Affinity instead. Any thoughts on this? Said it would be a great overall semi auto to own