TripleO7
Well-Known Member
Ok, here's the scenario.
In mid August I am set to go out to a trap/skeet range with a friend that wants to try them out.
I have never shot any trap, skeet or clays.
I have a Mossberg 500 18.5" cylinder bore brass bead HD 12 gauge. Out of the question. For me anyway. I'd like to maybe hit a few of them.
I want to do trap since it's supposed to be the easiest.
I can buy a field barrel from Mossberg. 28" with Accu-Chokes. Full, Mod. and Imp. $200 and change plus maybe tax and delivery. Does a capacity of 6 mean 5+1 is another consideration if I do that.
I can buy the whole new Mossberg shotgun with a 28" barrel and chokes in 12 gauge for low to mid 300's with wood furniture.
Orrrr....I can buy a Hatfield single shot with I believe a Mod. choke for as low as $115.
If I decide I have found a sport that I can get in to, I can always do a dedicated double barrel break action or maybe a semi-auto. For the time being, I don't want to spend too much on something that would have no other real use for me.
Another question would be maybe going to 20 gauge if I go the whole new gun route. Would it be that much more difficult for an old beginner to hit with? I took the 12 gauge shotgun out the other day and did end up with a sore shoulder. That didn't used to be an issue, and now it seems to be. Time is taking it's toll!
Thoughts?
In mid August I am set to go out to a trap/skeet range with a friend that wants to try them out.
I have never shot any trap, skeet or clays.
I have a Mossberg 500 18.5" cylinder bore brass bead HD 12 gauge. Out of the question. For me anyway. I'd like to maybe hit a few of them.
I want to do trap since it's supposed to be the easiest.
I can buy a field barrel from Mossberg. 28" with Accu-Chokes. Full, Mod. and Imp. $200 and change plus maybe tax and delivery. Does a capacity of 6 mean 5+1 is another consideration if I do that.
I can buy the whole new Mossberg shotgun with a 28" barrel and chokes in 12 gauge for low to mid 300's with wood furniture.
Orrrr....I can buy a Hatfield single shot with I believe a Mod. choke for as low as $115.
If I decide I have found a sport that I can get in to, I can always do a dedicated double barrel break action or maybe a semi-auto. For the time being, I don't want to spend too much on something that would have no other real use for me.
Another question would be maybe going to 20 gauge if I go the whole new gun route. Would it be that much more difficult for an old beginner to hit with? I took the 12 gauge shotgun out the other day and did end up with a sore shoulder. That didn't used to be an issue, and now it seems to be. Time is taking it's toll!
Thoughts?