12g for clays, trap.

[delivers1234]

I'm looking for a 12ga that came with an extra barrel that was actually rifled. Can anyone point me to them?

i shot with a coach gun 2 weekends ago. fun fun fun.

looking for multiple options.

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[sargenv]

Remington 870 is the only gun I know of with a rifled barrel, you would usually either buy a smooth bore barrel and get the rifled one as an accessory or vice versa..

[kdruff2]

Excuse my question if it sounds a bit slow, but what projectile do you plan on firing w your rifled 12 GA shotgun?

There's plenty of ammo manufacturers that make rifled slugs for smooth bore barrels thses days.

[Frito Bandido]

Not really understanding your question here...

Your thread title is 12ga for sporting clays, trap..?

You don't want to use a rifled bore when shooting trap loads. The rifling will get all jacked up by the pellets. Use a smoothbore barrel for shooting clays.

The only ammo you are supposed to shoot out of a rifled shotgun barrel are sabot slugs. Sabot slugs out of a rifled barrel basically turn your shotgun into a .72 cal rifle, you could use that sort of set-up for hunting medium and big game, but never for shooting clays.

Having said that, a Remington 870 and Mossberg 500 will both accept smoothbore and rifled barrels. I am biased in favor of a Mossberg because i like the location of the controls, but you should try both and a few other models and see what feels good to you.

[Bazerkly]

FYI, All trap ranges have rules regarding ammunition. #7.5, 8 & 9 shot ONLY allowed. Three Dram limit.... Some ranges also have a limit on the barrel length. I suggest you get a shotgun you can change chokes on. San Francisco uses non lead shot only. Stoeger makes a Dedicated Trap gun for around $600. A Condor Competition, 12ga, 5 extended chokes, 30" ported barrels & adjustable comb. They are made in Brazil, a bit heavy. For the price they are an excellent buy. A comparable Beretta, or Browning would cost $3,000. But you can't compare a Stoeger to a Beretta or Browning!

[balmo]

Yep, rifled bore is not for trap/ clay shooting. Smooth bore, w/ crew in chokes ideally. The least expensive 28" smooth more with screw in choke I got was a Maverick 88.

[delivers1234]

thank you all. i want the rifled to use for target and perhaps game later on. i like the versatility of two barrels. i like the sabots (sound cool anyway) and like my first time shooting clays.

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[ucsdryder]

In California a rifled shotgun is useless. Spend the extra money you would spend on another barrel and get a better gun. Keep the barrel between 26-28" if picking a pump or semi auto. For trap I would go with an over under or semi.