O/U or semi auto?

[BlackbriarHQ]

Looking for some shotgun advice..

I want to start in trap & skeet and Im wondering which shotgun to get.. Options are a used Remington SPR 310 or a used Remington 1100. Any thoughts? I am leaning more towards the O/U simply because its going to be cheaper and Im just starting anyways.. Any advice is greatly appreciated.. Thanks!




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[ysr_racer]

Can't beat an 1100. They've made millions of them for a reason.

[hk200085]

Same as above, if you are just getting into the sport, also you can double it up for hunting

[BlackbriarHQ]

Im finding the price difference a bit of a factor.. Its about a 300-400 jump. Think its still worth it? Used Remingtons are reliable, right?


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[alfred1222]

Ehh, i vote O/U, but its way more purpose built

[XVIga_Rob]

Get the 1100

[Loubot10]

O/U has less moving parts and will save you tons of money on those wasted 3rd shots.

Hunted pheasants, ducks, quail, dove,etc. with an O/U and it made me a calmer shooter.

[Canucky]

Pick one, you will be buying both one day anyhow.

[Wheelsonly]

demo one of each and decide what works best for you..

[BlackbriarHQ]

Thanks for the responses guys! I wasnt aware of the etiquette in shooting trap with the shells flying around.. Im in SF, is there a place to demo firearms Wheelsonly? I like the way you think Canucky, hope I can have both some day..


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[Wheelsonly]

Coyote valley sporting clays San Jose

[Champagne-N-Beer]

Definately try em both if you can. Biggest thing is gonna be fit (if your not looking to drop a benji or few to custom). If you just getting into shooting then good habits are best thing to form early. If that is the case, and both fit you well, i would go with the 1100. Its a soft enough shooter, good platform, and is easily more versatile over an o/u as an all-around shotgun. Sure purists scoff at a semi at the line but there is a reason the 1100 is the greatest selling shotgun ever (i know its not the greatest selling shotgun because it breaks birds for you but not the point). Yes, elite and wannabe elite range rookies like to show their o/u's (I've seen guys with Perazzi's who couldn't hit the side of a barn and others whose form is so bad that they would make an onion cry) but remember the pros have their rig so dialed in that it does't shoot like a stock o/u. Dont worry about flinging shells as a deciding factor especially if one gun is a better fit. Best thing is practice practice practice, which means lots of shoulder time and have fun! You'll be loving the range either way, so, again, go with fit first, then the platform that will allow you to develop the best habits. Good luck!

[kdruff2]

I wouldn't worry too much about what others think about SA shell ejections. I shoot a SA, and have yet to hear a compliant. Most everybody out there are just like you - trying to have fun and break some clays.

Yes, you'll probably end up with both an O/U and a SA, so can't really go wrong. Having said that, there's one advantage in an O/U that I miss in an SA, having two barrels. Having two barrels allows you to choke/shape each of your shots differently. Huge advantage in sporting clays.

But I love my SA and will probably get an O/U one day.

[edgerly779]

I have shot over unders for 48 years don't own a slopamatic I own 5 of them from 20gauge to 12 gauge also have a couple 870's 410 and 12 mag for geese. Lots of people like autos.

[Champagne-N-Beer]

True true kdruff2, for a completely dedicated line gun, the ability of the o/u is unmatched and really is the way to go. I know, a contradiction to above post, but above I was speaking to a "first" shotgun choice between an 1100 and a spr 310. I still believe the best first gun and all-around shotgun is a good semi. But for a [dedicated <--- key word] clay buster, the o/u cannot be beat. PS. This idiots (me :0) advice is worth what you paid for it! Lol