Trap guns

[glockman19]

I've never shot trap...What shotgun to get? Over/Under or Sid-by-side.

What are the differences and what is the best caliber.

I have a Remington 870 and would like to expand the shotgun collection.

Any and all suggestions info welcome.

Thanks

[AAShooter]

Do you really want a trap gun? The reason I ask is many people want a gun to shoot the clays sports (trap, skeet, sporting clays, etc) when they say "trap gun".

Trap guns are very special beasts and are less applicable to the other clays sports. So if you are looking for a general purpose clays gun, I would look at a sporting clays gun.

That said, I would be looking at a semi-auto or an over/under in either case. Most will shoot 12 gauge. What is your budget?

[AAShooter]

http://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/best-guns-for-trap-shooting-and-clays/

[edgerly779]

Over under with different chokes. 28" min barrel

[Steve G]

For the first get a nice semi auto with at least a 28" barrel. Benelli would be my choice. After you shoot trap for a while you'll have a better understanding. Then shoot some skeet (way more fun than trap btw)

[glockman19]

Do you really want a trap gun? The reason I ask is many people want a gun to shoot the clays sports (trap, skeet, sporting clays, etc) when they say "trap gun".

Trap guns are very special beasts and are less applicable to the other clays sports. So if you are looking for a general purpose clays gun, I would look at a sporting clays gun.

That said, I would be looking at a semi-auto or an over/under in either case. Most will shoot 12 gauge. What is your budget?

Thanks,

I know nothing about shotguns other than the pump action one I mentioned.

I'm looking a the Beretta Silver Pigeon, so my budget is up to maybe $3,500.

[AAShooter]

Thanks,

I know nothing about shotguns other than the pump action one I mentioned.

I'm looking a the Beretta Silver Pigeon, so my budget is up to maybe $3,500.

The key with shotguns in shooting clays is fit. Either buy a gun that fits (some are adjustable) or spend the money to get it modified to fit you. Brownings tend to fit me better. My buddy likes Berettas for fit.

Unless you want to focus on trap, I would look at getting a sporting clays gun. A sporting clays gun is versatile across the clays sports. Many shooter will let you try their guns or go to a range that has rentals.

If you want to share your location, we might be able to give you more specific guidance. In the SF bay area there is a good sporting clays place that has rental guns and instructors.

[Thefeeder]

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You already have an 870....put a 28" barrel and a regular shooting stock on it and go enjoy shooting same clays....... nothing wrong with an 870 and shooting clays. As you get better, you will find what you want as a clays gun. Inportant that you just get out there and learn to shoot

As AA said, many shooters will let you shoot their guns and that the best way to find what you want

I personally have seen 25 and 50 straights shot with 870's and Mossberg 500

[AAShooter]

You already have an 870....but a 28" barrel and a regular shooting stock on it and go enjoy shooting same clays....... nothing wrong with an 870 and shooting clays.

I shot one for years when learning to shot trap/clays, including doubles. I had a lot better idea what I wanted when I went to buy a clays gun after shooting my 870 and a lot of other guns guys let me use.

[glockman19]

Thanks for the responses so far. I plan on going to the range and renting a few to see what fits better.

[AAShooter]

[AAShooter]

[AAShooter]

Also, realize length-of-pull can vary from gun to gun. So a 14" LOP may be fine with one type of gun but not work well with another. It also can change depending on your stance.

Finally, the gun's balance is important given the dynamic nature of shotgunning. Barrel lengths from 26" to 34" are common depending on the sport and the shooter.

[russ69]

I've never shot trap...What shotgun to get?...

...I'm looking a the Beretta Silver Pigeon, so my budget is up to maybe $3,500.

Go shoot your 870 until you know what a trap gun is. Trap, skeet, or sporting clays can be very different guns. Darn if that Beretta isn't a nice gun, but it's not a trap gun. This is a trap gun. http://www.beretta.com/en-us/692-xtrap/

Here's a Silver Pigeon competition gun:

http://www.beretta.com/en-us/686-silver-pigeon-i-sporting/

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[GunNut666]

I have been shooting trap for many years. Your 870 would be just fine to start. I started with a Remington 1100. A few years ago I bought a Browning 525 sporting clays gun 30" barrels and its ported. I shoot trap,sporting clays and hunt with it. I think fitment is most important.