Shopping for O/U

[Tom-ADC]

How bout new 101?

I was surprised when I looked at Winchesters website they still show the 101 and one as a Sporting.
When I bought my Charles Daly skeet guns the 101 was made in Japan by Niko, I have shoot them nice guns. Not sure who makes them now. My Dalys were made by B C Miruko who now make some of the Brownings.

[bcsquare]

If your buying used don't over look these, Winchester 101, Weatherby Athena,Weatherby Orion,Charles Daly,Kliengunther.

+1 on the Weatherby Orion. I got one recently in a trade.

The good thing on the Weatherby's is that they still have parts and continue to service them.

I'd go to PSA or Fowler's if you're in the area. Each stock quite a few used guns to try out.

[midlife]

Triple BBB's in el monte has racks of O/u's.

You can't go wrong with a citori, a SKB, or an athena, but it does pay to get one that fits you perfectly if thats possible..

Trap and skeet are without a doubt the most fun you can have with a gun legally.

I'll be in El Monte next Wed. I'll take a look. The Citori and Silver Pidgeon look like great guns.

[boxcutter3005]

I'll be in El Monte next Wed. I'll take a look. The Citori and Silver Pidgeon look like great guns.

Also, for viewing purposes at least, unsure about the prices, check out Discount Gun Mart off in Moreno Valley. They have a fine gun room with many o/u's. Not the best prices, but i've been told some prices can be negotiable? This is anectdotal however.

[wweigle]

Two other brands I would consider are the Browning Citori and the Beretta line, which are fine guns. All depends on what fits you best, and your budget. I will never part with my Citori. My two cousins, who are avid hunters shoot Berettas.

[guns4life]

+1 for the SP1...I freakin love mine.


(hey hey, 4000th post! and it was about my favorite shotgun)

[renardsubtil]

Try your local clay shootin' range...look at the for sale board and see if there's a seller willing to let you try before you buy.

I mean if you offer to pay for the shells (should be a given), lots of folks don't mind.

[Tom-ADC]

Miramar used to have a great for sale board and any time we had a match, lots of vendors showed up.

[MFortie]

I'm in San Diego too and ended going to Pacific Sporting Arms. Not much inventory here in San Diego. P2K used to have some when my son shot on the SCTP team there, but I don't know about now...

[edgerly779]

Go to oaktree in Newhall that is where I shoot. I have a browning superposed and a couple 101s. If you are going to multi purpose the shotgun you will need screw in chokes. You can't shoot a fixed choke shotgun effectively for trap/skeet/ and sporting clays. Or buy a couple.

[midlife]

Thanks for all the help. Shot a 22 with my 11-87 today. At trap. My best so far.

Might stick w it for a while.

[Revoman]

I also agree with the 'B' gun posts, they are well put together machines and should function for many years.

Speaking of which, if you buy some of the less expensive shot guns while they may last a lifetime of hunting, they will not hold up to the constant shooting of a true clays sportsperson. Buying the mid-high to high end guns they will last much longer. Of course this depends on how much you plan to shoot.

Dependent on which shotgun you buy, some will go a million rounds, literally, with minimum wear or issues. Some will only go to 30 to 40K, that's the difference between a true competitive shotgun and a general purpose one. Yer gonna break springs and firing pins, but overall, the gun will last.

Shotguns range in price from the low $2K to sky's the limit, but in general you can get a great shotgun that will last many clay years with around a $4-5K budget. This is for new, obviously you can find deals used, but be very wary when buying a used old trap shooter's gun, it's prolly seen many thousands of high pressure rounds. Skeet shooters not so much, but just be on the lookout for the above posts reasons.

John Herkowitz at Pacific Sporting Arms in Azusa will set you up. They also have a website. It is a high end shop, but well worth the drive and do have some nice lower end shotguns as well. I don't recommend just any shop such as Bass Pro, while they may be knowledgeable enough for general purposes, they are not as knowledgeable as a shop that does it for a living.

There really is a difference in the steel of a shotgun. Buy quality and have a nice shotgun that will last many clay years.

[midlife]

I also agree with the 'B' gun posts, they are well put together machines and should function for many years.

Speaking of which, if you buy some of the less expensive shot guns while they may last a lifetime of hunting, they will not hold up to the constant shooting of a true clays sportsperson. Buying the mid-high to high end guns they will last much longer. Of course this depends on how much you plan to shoot.

Dependent on which shotgun you buy, some will go a million rounds, literally, with minimum wear or issues. Some will only go to 30 to 40K, that's the difference between a true competitive shotgun and a general purpose one. Yer gonna break springs and firing pins, but overall, the gun will last.

Shotguns range in price from the low $2K to sky's the limit, but in general you can get a great shotgun that will last many clay years with around a $4-5K budget. This is for new, obviously you can find deals used, but be very wary when buying a used old trap shooter's gun, it's prolly seen many thousands of high pressure rounds. Skeet shooters not so much, but just be on the lookout for the above posts reasons.

John Herkowitz at Pacific Sporting Arms in Azusa will set you up. They also have a website. It is a high end shop, but well worth the drive and do have some nice lower end shotguns as well. I don't recommend just any shop such as Bass Pro, while they may be knowledgeable enough for general purposes, they are not as knowledgeable as a shop that does it for a living.

There really is a difference in the steel of a shotgun. Buy quality and have a nice shotgun that will last many clay years.

I thought 2k to 3k would get a quality gun like a 725 or SP1.

[44fred]

A million rounds!!! 40,000 rounds of trap at $5 per is $200K. Another $200K for shells. Driving to and returning from the range 4,000 times (10 rounds per trip) assuming only 10 miles round trip, figure another $6K for fuel, another $10K wear and tear on the vehicle. Through in another $5K for misc. Don't forget the 80 years it will take you to shoot these numbers at 10 rounds per week.
Seems like the shotgun cost is a very small part of the endeavor.

BTW DON'T LET THE WIFE SEE THIS POST.

Slow day, the wife is out shopping.

[Chubs T]

In that price range a 725, SP1 sporting, or CG Summit sporting will get you to the top. It's a matter of preference after that. They all have good weight, balance, and triggers. Also check out Fabarms Axis.