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davem · November 18, 2009, 09:44 PM

Looking for some advise: I am thinking about what would be better for my situation, a 12 gauge O/U or 12 gauge Semi-auto. I would do some shooting at the range, trap or clays, and use the gun for ducks and turkey, maybe upland game. I will reload at least some of the ammunition- all for target practice.

On the trap/clays I think the O/U may be better if the gun doesn't have auto ejectors- that is- I can pick out the spent shell cases and save them. I have noticed Semi-auto shooters often pick up the ejected cases after their turn so maybe that's not an issue.

For those of you that have at various times owned BOTH- what did you settle on? Thanks.

November 18, 2009, 09:44 PM	#1
davem Junior member Join Date: October 4, 2004 Posts: 458	Auto or O/U? Looking for some advise: I am thinking about what would be better for my situation, a 12 gauge O/U or 12 gauge Semi-auto. I would do some shooting at the range, trap or clays, and use the gun for ducks and turkey, maybe upland game. I will reload at least some of the ammunition- all for target practice. On the trap/clays I think the O/U may be better if the gun doesn't have auto ejectors- that is- I can pick out the spent shell cases and save them. I have noticed Semi-auto shooters often pick up the ejected cases after their turn so maybe that's not an issue. For those of you that have at various times owned BOTH- what did you settle on? Thanks.