O/U or semi auto?

[BlackbriarHQ]

How did you do it BlackbriarHQ? Lol. Passing up on both and taking some time to get the feel and try different guns before jumping into purchasing is definately the way to go and very pragrmatic. That is some serious self control!! Lol

Lol CnB! Ive only recently gotten into firearms mainly for home defense.. Im finding that its quickly growing into an addiction. Just need some time to think about my next purchase is all, but it is a hard thing to do..


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[midlife]

Buy whatever fits best. Read stock fitters bible before any purchase. It's written for everyday shooters. I wish I read it before I bought my first gun.

[anti]

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.

That's why I only load 2 shots in my semi... it'll make me a more patient and conservative shot.

[Dannicus]

I prefer an O/U for clays. They swing nice, loading and removing the shells is slicker, and I set the muzzle end on my foot with the action open and empty between shots; i'd never do that with a SA. I also like not having to collect my hulls off the ground. Of course with a semi, you can get a shell catcher for cheap.

If the price of an O/U is keeping you out of the game, I'd go ahead and go with one that fits you. It's not going to hurt your game to have a semi and you'll have some extra cash to spend on ammo and games.

[JagerDog]

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.

That's why I only load 2 shots in my semi... it'll make me a more patient and conservative shot.

For me the real advantage of an auto in a dynamic environment like quail hunting is not a 3rd shot at a single bird, but multiple targets, often with a delayed flush. That and the ability to reload while the gun is still in battery after firing 1 or 2 shells.

[anti]

For me the real advantage of an auto in a dynamic environment like quail hunting is not a 3rd shot at a single bird, but multiple targets, often with a delayed flush. That and the ability to reload while the gun is still in battery after firing 1 or 2 shells.

I do mostly jackrabbit hunting without a dog so majority of the time I only have one target during each encounter. If I'm bird hunting I'll definitely load the third shot.

[Bill Steele]

Trying out the shotguns would definitely help, I didnt even know there was a place you could do that at. Thanks again..

On a side note, has anyone ever been to Pacific Rod & Gun in SF by Lake Merced? Im a rookie at this and trying to see if this place is rookie friendly..


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Pacific is pretty rookie friendly. Go into the house (enter from the field side) and tell them you want to learn all about it. If Walt is still around, he is a great guy and will have you busting clays in no time. It is non-toxic shot only (Lake Merced and all).

[BlackbriarHQ]

Thanks Bill, I may head over there sometime soon just to check it out.. Is there a difference between steel and lead? Will steel be okay to shoot?


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[Bill Steele]

Thanks Bill, I may head over there sometime soon just to check it out.. Is there a difference between steel and lead? Will steel be okay to shoot?


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Steel is fine, no lead. I think they have a dram limit as well. I can't remember the policy exactly, but you may need to buy the ammo there if you are not a member. Although, I might be conflating that with only members are allowed to shoot their own reloads.

Best to just go and buy the first few boxes there, ask lots of questions.

Enjoy.

PS - You probably already know this, but I think it is like Wednesday afternoon and weekends only, something like that. Just check online.

[mjsweims]

I ended up going with a 24" Benelli m2. thinking I could double up use out of it and be decent for trap and decent for "tactical" course or if I ended up getting into 3 gun. now that I've tried trap I wish I went with a 21" M2 for the "tactical" stuff, and picked up a pump or better yet an O/U for clays. where I currently shoot clays they require a shell catcher for semi autos so the shells don't eject to the person to the right. since I don't have a shell catcher I've been having to use a rubber band and is a small hassle manually pulling out the spent shells. it's not so bad but just an annoyance. other than the whole having to run a rubber band I'm happy with my purchase.

If you find it annoying using a rubber band, think of the shooter to your right who has to put up with a spent hull hitting his head or going down his shirt just as he's getting ready to call for a bird. I have nothing against semi-autos, it's the person behind the trigger who has to equip himself to shoot courteously.

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..

A cheap O/U just isn't worth it. Go with the 1100. I shot one for several years (with a shell catcher). If you get serious about it you can get a Jack West stock for about 300 and have all the stock adjustment you'll ever need (just like a PFS, but for 1100's and much less cost).