Skeet gun for trap?

[bug_eyedmonster]

Howdy folks,


I just had someone message me about shotguns I have for sale... my wife has been using a Browning XS Skeet to shoot trap, and I didn't think it was ever strange. It's got a lower rib, slightly lighter than other shotguns, especially compared to my Rottweil, and shoot well for her. Just wondering if anyone else uses something else other than trap guns for trap.



Jerry

[RayPDA]

I ran my first 25 straight with a 'field' gun; also have shot sporting and skeet with trap guns, and have used sporting guns on skeet and trap... as long as I know where they're shooting and it works for me, its all good....I like variety

[Thefeeder]

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Yes, A lot of shooters are using Field/Hunting or Sporting clay guns for Trap.

I for one believe in "Shoot one gun"....Trap, Skeet, Sporting, 5 Stand....and any other

Trap guns are great at shooting Trap....Not so great when your thinking about how low you have to shoot at other targets that are not shot rising.

If you look at a Sporting clay course you have Skeet shots, Trap shots, and any other shot you can think of.

And Sporting Clays mimic hunting shots.....Ducks over head, flushing birds, crossing birds, running rabbits.....and some things birds would never do in real life but the clay is doing it

[Jet Setter]

I use a Rem 870 and a Mossberg 500a. Love the 870.

[AnimalHead]

It all depends on how serious a person is about shooting trap. If someone wants to be competitive and chase the shoots, then they should get a dedicated trap, skeet or sporting clays gun. For just an occasional shooter, there are many guns that will work fine and many that won't. It's all about what gun fits them the best, the scores will tell all. I have guns that I can use for everything; however, most likely with less success. I've run 25 with every 12 ga. I have in the safe, and even 50 and 75 with some, which include my hunting guns consisting of A-5's, 870's, 1100's and Citori's, etc. I love them all. But when it comes to competitive shooting it's a dedicated trap gun and most likely my Berretta 682 Gold E unsingle that gets me over the top with 100+ straights, or my Browning 625 for decent sporting clays scores. I don’t shoot skeet so I can’t comment on that. But, what works for me may not work for everyone. When I shoot sporting clays, I have a gun more appropriate to the field conditions that sporting clays emulate. I also practice shooting sporting clays with my dedicated duck gun because those are the kinds of conditions to expect along with wind, rain, freezing cold, and layer after layer of clothing. IMO, repeatability and consistency every time the gun is mounted is critical, and that's where the gun fitment and confidence with that gun produces better scores. But if you’re a natural you don't need an advantage like I do, haha. I've seen kids in their second year of shooting with their grand daddy's ole non ribbed full fixed choke model 12 blow the field away, so you never know. Once someone makes a concentrated effort to shoot any clay sport they will have a much better understanding just from the discussions with other shooters, the proper techniques and experience associated with shot gun shooting. IMO, without practice and spent shells down range no gun will suffice.

[Rover]

Yes, shoot Skeet and Porting Clays with my 12ga Citori XT Trap. Shoot everything with my 20ga Maple Lighting and 12ga Satin Hunter. Guns are gunsd, if you shoot well with it, use it. I've taken my XT dove hunting too, people look at me weird, but I shoot the gun very well in all situations.

[AAShooter]

Trap guns are optimized for Trap shooting. They can be pushed into shooting other clays sports but are not ideal. In the same way, field/sporting clays guns can be pressed into use for Trap shooting but it is not ideal.

For many, a solid sporting clays gun is a pretty good all around solution for all the clays sports. Personally, I would rather do that than try to use a trap gun for all clays sports.

[Sosoomi]

Trap guns are optimized for Trap shooting. They can be pushed into shooting other clays sports but are not ideal. In the same way, field/sporting clays guns can be pressed into use for Trap shooting but it is not ideal.

For many, a solid sporting clays gun is a pretty good all around solution for all the clays sports. Personally, I would rather do that than try to use a trap gun for all clays sports.

So what do you think a moderately priced sporting clays gun would be? Point me in the right direction! :-)

[AAShooter]

A solid over-and-under sporting clays gun is going to run $1000 to $2500 depending on whether it is new or used. The over-and-under is the most popular (I believe) although you can probably get a semi-auto for less. -just make sure it will run on the loads you intend to shoot.

Gun fit is important. The main thing with most trap guns is they are set up to shoot high. So the pattern is centered higher than point of aim. Field guns and sporting clays guns are general set up to shoot flat. In other words, the pattern is centered around the point of aim.

[bug_eyedmonster]

A solid over-and-under sporting clays gun is going to run $1000 to $2500 depending on whether it is new or used. The over-and-under is the most popular (I believe) although you can probably get a semi-auto for less. -just make sure it will run on the loads you intend to shoot.

Gun fit is important. The main thing with most trap guns is they are set up to shoot high. So the pattern is centered higher than point of aim. Field guns and sporting clays guns are general set up to shoot flat. In other words, the pattern is centered around the point of aim.

That's good information. I was curious about that as well. Fitment is a huge determining factor, I know that it can make a big difference for many shooters, and I've seen people discouraged from shooting shotguns because of it. Thanks for the info, we ended up buying replacement shotguns, and need to clear the two that we currently have out. If anything, I might keep the XS Skeet and sell my current gun. We are running out of room in the safe.

Jerry

[Bazerkly]

The main difference between a Skeet Gun and a Trap Gun is the barrel length. Skeet are usually 26"-28" and Trap 28"-34". I believe the Browning XS you speak of is a 30" so it should work well for trap. The Browning XT combos come in 30"-32" or 32"-34" Good Luck. If the XS you speak of is the same one I had an email about it had been set up for a woman. You might ask if the stock has been modified in any way.

[XDshooter]

The main difference between a Skeet Gun and a Trap Gun is the barrel length. Skeet are usually 26"-28" and Trap 28"-34". I believe the Browning XS you speak of is a 30" so it should work well for trap. The Browning XT combos come in 30"-32" or 32"-34" Good Luck. If the XS you speak of is the same one I had an email about it had been set up for a woman. You might ask if the stock has been modified in any way.

NO, Barrel length isn't a determining factor in any clay sport.

GUN FITMENT is key. If the gun doesn't fit you and you have to fit yourself to the gun, no barrel length, rib height/width, fancy do-hickey, is going to solve that.

Any gun can shoot any sport, if it fits you and you know how to shoot.

Buy whatever gun you like and get it FITTED TO YOU and GET SOME LESSONS.