Type of Shotgun for Clays

[Bulleh]

I'm looking to pick up my first shot gun. Main purpose is for the range and HD, but I'm looking to shoot clays as well.

If I picked up a Winchester SXP Defender or 18-20" Mossberg 500 will I be able to shoot clays? I'm probably going to shoot at Prado, but I don't know their rules and whatnot. I know they make combos such as the Mossberg 500 field/defender combo but I really like the Winchester SXP and prefer it if possible.

Thanks for the help

[five.five-six]

If I picked up a Winchester SXP Defender or 18-20" Mossberg 500 will I be able to shoot clays? I'm probably going to shoot at Prado, but I don't know their rules and whatnot. I know they make combos such as the Mossberg 500 field/defender combo but I really like the Winchester SXP and prefer it if possible.

Thanks for the help

you could buy a krieghoff, and the breaking clays part is still up to you


yes, you can use those at Prado, many people break many clay pigeons with both of those shotties

[1911man]

Clays

The best for clays IMO is a 28 ga. HD 20 ga. or 12ga. Depending how might be using the shotty. A smaller stature person will might be more comfortable with a 20ga. That is my choice. My 2 cents.

[Bulleh]

I guess I should really be asking,

What is the difference between a HD shotgun such as the SXP or Mossberg 500 Defender VS a shotty with a longer barrel and choke system when you shoot clays? My assumption is you just get less spread using bird shot, but I really don't know for sure. I only shot and know about pistols so I'm a completely new to the subject.

[smittty]

You can shoot clays with short barrels, no issues unless the range has a minimum barrel length. My range allows them and they work just as well as my 30" o/u.

[bjl333]

I'm looking to pick up my first shot gun. Main purpose is for the range and HD, but I'm looking to shoot clays as well.

If I picked up a Winchester SXP Defender or 18-20" Mossberg 500 will I be able to shoot clays? I'm probably going to shoot at Prado, but I don't know their rules and whatnot. I know they make combos such as the Mossberg 500 field/defender combo but I really like the Winchester SXP and prefer it if possible.

Thanks for the help

Its a little tougher to shoot clays with a short barrel gun, unless the barrel has screw-in choke tubes. The B-5 Moss combos are pretty good. The short barrel for hd, the longer barrel with screw-in chokes for clays game.
If you must have the Winny then look into how much for a additional barrel. I am not familiar with the sxp so I can't tell you good/bad.
If you check back in a week or two I'll have additional clinics for skeet lessons. We can provide a loaner gun also so you don't have to buy a gun just to shoot in the clinic. This will be the best way to learn properly shooting a sporting shotgun. The link is in my sigline. Good Luck!!!

[Bulleh]

Its a little tougher to shoot clays with a short barrel gun, unless the barrel has screw-in choke tubes. The B-5 Moss combos are pretty good. The short barrel for hd, the longer barrel with screw-in chokes for clays game.
If you must have the Winny then look into how much for a additional barrel. I am not familiar with the sxp so I can't tell you good/bad.
If you check back in a week or two I'll have additional clinics for skeet lessons. We can provide a loaner gun also so you don't have to buy a gun just to shoot in the clinic. This will be the best way to learn properly shooting a sporting shotgun. The link is in my sigline. Good Luck!!!

Just saw your thread. I'm definitely interested! I was itching for a shotty for years, then watching top gun kind of just topped it off for me. I'll definitely keep an eye open so I can sign up for when you have open classes. Thanks.