New shot gun.

GunFreek · May 3, 2001, 02:03 PM

I want to buy a shot gun for dove hunting and skeet shooting(under $400). Im new to the sport so I dont know what one I should look at. So what do you guys think I should get?

yankytrash · May 3, 2001, 03:07 PM

Just hit Wal-mart for now. Get you a Remington 870 Express for $200 (or less, depending on where you live). Then, play with your friend's guns when you're shooting skeet to see what you want later.

Because of height differences, arm length differences, body-weight and all, each shooter requires a different gun.

Big Bear · May 3, 2001, 03:43 PM

I use a Remington 1100 for both skeet and dove hunting. I just change the barrel, 26" skeet choked barrel for skeet and 28" modified for dove hunting. I always take the trusty ol' 870 with me as a backup though. I shot skeet with an 870 for years 'til I got the 1100. Had to be a fast pumper to get the doubles. The semi-auto sure makes the doubles easier.

Bam Bam · May 3, 2001, 08:32 PM

I don't think you can get a no-comperimise gun for both purposes at that price. IMHO the best bet is Win 1300 Black Shadow Field pump or save up some more for an entry-level O/U or for a semi-auto in the $500-600 price range. If it were my decision I would save the extra money. You may be able to find a synthetic stock 1187 for the price range.

Dave McC · May 4, 2001, 05:59 AM

Freek, there's tons of old info in the archives on this. A little research will give you a truckload of input.

There's lots of fine shotguns out there. My choice would be a used 870 with Rem chokes. Use the Modified for most dove shooting, drop in a Skeet tube for Skeet(G), and maybe a Full for a little trap or anytime a longer shot needs to be made.

And, since you're new, get some lessons from a qualified instructor.

May 3, 2001, 02:03 PM	#1
GunFreek Junior Member Join Date: April 20, 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 13	I want to buy a shot gun for dove hunting and skeet shooting(under $400). Im new to the sport so I dont know what one I should look at. So what do you guys think I should get?

May 3, 2001, 03:07 PM	#2
yankytrash Senior Member Join Date: April 17, 2001 Location: Farnham, Va Posts: 2,183	Just hit Wal-mart for now. Get you a Remington 870 Express for $200 (or less, depending on where you live). Then, play with your friend's guns when you're shooting skeet to see what you want later. Because of height differences, arm length differences, body-weight and all, each shooter requires a different gun.

May 3, 2001, 03:43 PM	#3
Big Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2000 Location: CA Posts: 120	I use a Remington 1100 for both skeet and dove hunting. I just change the barrel, 26" skeet choked barrel for skeet and 28" modified for dove hunting. I always take the trusty ol' 870 with me as a backup though. I shot skeet with an 870 for years 'til I got the 1100. Had to be a fast pumper to get the doubles. The semi-auto sure makes the doubles easier.

May 3, 2001, 08:32 PM	#4
Bam Bam Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2000 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 842	I don't think you can get a no-comperimise gun for both purposes at that price. IMHO the best bet is Win 1300 Black Shadow Field pump or save up some more for an entry-level O/U or for a semi-auto in the $500-600 price range. If it were my decision I would save the extra money. You may be able to find a synthetic stock 1187 for the price range.

May 4, 2001, 05:59 AM	#5
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Freek, there's tons of old info in the archives on this. A little research will give you a truckload of input. There's lots of fine shotguns out there. My choice would be a used 870 with Rem chokes. Use the Modified for most dove shooting, drop in a Skeet tube for Skeet(G), and maybe a Full for a little trap or anytime a longer shot needs to be made. And, since you're new, get some lessons from a qualified instructor.