Shotgun for both trap and hunting

mitchell koster · November 24, 2010, 07:16 PM

WHat shot gun would you recomend to someone that is wanting to start getting into both trap/skeet shooting and some hunting.

It has to be 12guage (I'm over 6 foot and can take the recoil)
Can't be semi auto or pump because of the laws in Aus.
Preferably U/O.
and under $750AU
and well fitted to a larger person!
THanks all.

MK

P.s i'm happy to go second hand.

ohen cepel · November 24, 2010, 07:36 PM

I like the Ruger Red Label, also the Mossbergs (made by other people) and CZ's are also worth a look in my mind.

Not sure what the market looks like there and what you can find though price wise.

zippy13 · November 24, 2010, 09:02 PM

Mitchell,

Same names, different games -- just so we know we're talking about the same things… Are you talking about Trap and Skeet as they are shot in the USA or the games, of the same names, that are shot in International and Olympic competition? The Tasmanian Clay Target Association makes reference to both kinds with facilities from Hobart to Kings Island.

What game do you hunt in Tasmania?

Also, if you could give us some sort of idea of what guns are available in Tasmania and their prices in $AU.

In a similar thread, I suggested that LowSider check out shooting club bulletin boards for guns for sale. Do Tasmanian gun laws allow private sales?

oneounceload · November 24, 2010, 09:41 PM

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(I'm over 6 foot and can take the recoil)

No, you can't..no one can over time...I'm bigger and heavier and I hate recoil

Other than that - looking at an O/U, I would see if Beretta or Brownings are available in your country - find the one that fits you the best

BigJimP · November 26, 2010, 01:05 PM

If the gun fits you properly - then recoil isn't going to be a problem / assuming you use a reasonable shell.

I don't have any idea what's available for the money in Australia ....but up here Browning and Beretta both give you a lot of gun for your money.

$ 750 Australian is about $ 732 US ..../ when up here entry level O/U's from Browning and Beretta are about $ 1,750 US ....so up here, you would have to search the used market and get really lucky to find a Beretta or Browning in your budget - but it can be done...

jackpine · November 26, 2010, 02:16 PM

get a CZ of your liking as far as styling goes and add or subtract from the stock length as needed

November 24, 2010, 07:16 PM	#1
mitchell koster Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2010 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 211	Shotgun for both trap and hunting WHat shot gun would you recomend to someone that is wanting to start getting into both trap/skeet shooting and some hunting. It has to be 12guage (I'm over 6 foot and can take the recoil) Can't be semi auto or pump because of the laws in Aus. Preferably U/O. and under $750AU and well fitted to a larger person! THanks all. MK P.s i'm happy to go second hand. __________________ The man who smiles when things go wrong has thought of someone to blame it on.

November 24, 2010, 07:36 PM	#2
ohen cepel Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 1999 Location: Where they send me Posts: 1,013	I like the Ruger Red Label, also the Mossbergs (made by other people) and CZ's are also worth a look in my mind. Not sure what the market looks like there and what you can find though price wise. __________________ He who dares wins. NRA Life Benefactor Member

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November 24, 2010, 09:02 PM	#3
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	Mitchell, Same names, different games -- just so we know we're talking about the same things… Are you talking about Trap and Skeet as they are shot in the USA or the games, of the same names, that are shot in International and Olympic competition? The Tasmanian Clay Target Association makes reference to both kinds with facilities from Hobart to Kings Island. What game do you hunt in Tasmania? Also, if you could give us some sort of idea of what guns are available in Tasmania and their prices in $AU. In a similar thread, I suggested that LowSider check out shooting club bulletin boards for guns for sale. Do Tasmanian gun laws allow private sales?

November 26, 2010, 01:05 PM	#5
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	If the gun fits you properly - then recoil isn't going to be a problem / assuming you use a reasonable shell. I don't have any idea what's available for the money in Australia ....but up here Browning and Beretta both give you a lot of gun for your money. $ 750 Australian is about $ 732 US ..../ when up here entry level O/U's from Browning and Beretta are about $ 1,750 US ....so up here, you would have to search the used market and get really lucky to find a Beretta or Browning in your budget - but it can be done...

November 26, 2010, 02:16 PM	#6
jackpine Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Posts: 351	get a CZ of your liking as far as styling goes and add or subtract from the stock length as needed