Trap Shooting Shotgun

[Montanya]

Ok going to the PMSC gun bash on Sunday and god willing if I get lucky perhaps I can get a kickass new shotgun to shoot trap with. From the people who have been doing this longer than I. What would be an ideal trap shotgun to pickup. I also am real interested in an autoloader if they have any there. Hopefully the good karma of working the gunbash as well as trying to win will pay off.

[normanvin]

I have a beretta 686 over and under, which i like.
Ruger makes a decent over under.

I have a browning light 12, works well.
benneli makes some nice stuff.

[Grizz2720]

I have a Browning BT-99 (12ga) which is strictly a trap gun single shot. The BT99 has slowed my shooting down I hit the birds better, more powder less chips. It fit right out of the box.
I also have a Stoeger Condor supreme over and under(12ga). I use that for Doubles and sporting clays. The Condor is by far the less expensive gun. You can also get the condor as a set 20ga and 12ga. barrels. I had to add a adjustable recoil pad to raise the gun up so it fit better.

Grizz

[Swamp Yankee]

I would recommend a Remington 1100 or 11-87 Premier Trap. I picked up an 11-87 Premier Trap LH two years ago Lightly used for $600. I finally started using it full time this year for my club shoots. I had been using a Mossberg 500a with great results the previous years. The important thing about a trap gun is barrel length and choke selection. Whether you get a Pump, Semi-Auto or Double gun is a matter of personal preference. Find one that fits you the best and that you are comfortable with.

Best of Luck
Mike Mc

[ThunderingWind]

I purchased a Stoeger Condor (3", 12 ga) O/U. It fit me almost perfectly (according to the fitting specialist) off the rack.

It is a decent quality, entry-level firearm. The low-end Condor I purchased is a bottom shooter and has an auto safety every time you open it to load.

It is getting the job done for me - which to help me learn the sport and become worthy of a more specialized firearm.

The other reason I got it because I can put in a decent Turkey choke and try to take some gobblers.

I will also be trying a Rem 870 Express with a 28" barrel next week.

[Montanya]

Had to recycle this old thread rather than re-posting. Gonna probably go out this saturday and look at some over/under shotguns, trying to get something around 600-700, that is my limit to be able to spend so I can't go up to like 1k or anything like that. Ideas on a good over-under in that range, as well as any local Pittsburgh shops that typically have good deals on them would be great.

Thanks,

[S&W 10mm]

Well, all I can say is that I think you made a good choice. The over and unders are definately some of the prettiest shotguns. Like some previous posters the best brands are Benelli & Beretta. I mean thats just personal preference but still. I would go used and get one of those guns than buy new. Either way I dont think you will be displeased with results. Just go to the shops and look at all the ones in your price range. Feel em, look at em, hell lick em if you have too. Once that one pops out at you badda bing badda boom you found your Trap gun.

[Montanya]

Yeah I just wanted to try and see what were good guns in that range. Don't wanna find something that is KNOWN for reliability issues. I have seen people on both sides of the fence with the Stoeger Condor's I like the look of them, I don't think I ever shot Hawk's when he had one. I would love to find a good gun that is prehaps used and a better end model but who knows.

[Paradigm]

Sportsman's Supply (south of Butler on Freeport Rd) had several O/Us when I was there a week or so ago. I was checking out the Stoegers and Benellis...

[Montanya]

Bumpity. bump. Good info so far.