Beretta Ultralight Matte

macdefense · August 13, 2011, 06:48 PM

I used to shoot trap a long time ago, but I haven't fired a shotgun in about 20 years. But I'd like to get back into trap and try sporting clays. So, I'm looking for a suitable shotgun. A LGS has a used Beretta Ultralight Matte o/u for about $750. What do you shotgun experts think? Is that a suitable gun for me to use to get back into trap and sporting clays? The fit seems good.

Thanks

Couzin · August 13, 2011, 09:20 PM

Just my opinion - if the gun passes wear and use/dings test, that is a very good price. However - if you are intending to shoot trap/skeet and clays - it is a 6 pound gun and it will wear you down (plus it was never intended for the volume shooting of - say, skeet). I would buy it because it is a great upland gun - then go buy something a little heavier for the clays courses. Gives you an excuse to have another gun what??

Rugerismisticness · August 13, 2011, 11:08 PM

A light gun with a fixed breech kicks. I would much more recommend an SX2/3 sporting, browning maxus, Browning Citori XS Skeet, Benelli Cordoba/SS, or Franci I12 Sporting. All but the Citori are autos that reduce recoil, the Citori isn't a hard kicker with it's size.

macdefense · August 20, 2011, 11:29 PM

Thanks for the advice. I ended up going with a Browning Gold Sporting Clays in excellent condition. I think it will work well for me.

Lawyer Daggit · August 21, 2011, 03:40 AM

Ultralight 'matte' or ultra light onyx?

I have an ultra light Onyx- black action and love it. I see no reason to have a light 20 guage since I acquired one. I also have a 686 sporting that I use when I want to shoot heavy loads.

Both are great guns. I can carry the ultralight all day after grouse but not the sporting.

August 13, 2011, 06:48 PM	#1
macdefense Junior Member Join Date: July 19, 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 6	Beretta Ultralight Matte I used to shoot trap a long time ago, but I haven't fired a shotgun in about 20 years. But I'd like to get back into trap and try sporting clays. So, I'm looking for a suitable shotgun. A LGS has a used Beretta Ultralight Matte o/u for about $750. What do you shotgun experts think? Is that a suitable gun for me to use to get back into trap and sporting clays? The fit seems good. Thanks

August 13, 2011, 09:20 PM	#2
Couzin Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2006 Location: Terrell, Texas Posts: 226	Just my opinion - if the gun passes wear and use/dings test, that is a very good price. However - if you are intending to shoot trap/skeet and clays - it is a 6 pound gun and it will wear you down (plus it was never intended for the volume shooting of - say, skeet). I would buy it because it is a great upland gun - then go buy something a little heavier for the clays courses. Gives you an excuse to have another gun what??

August 13, 2011, 11:08 PM	#3
Rugerismisticness Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2010 Posts: 905	A light gun with a fixed breech kicks. I would much more recommend an SX2/3 sporting, browning maxus, Browning Citori XS Skeet, Benelli Cordoba/SS, or Franci I12 Sporting. All but the Citori are autos that reduce recoil, the Citori isn't a hard kicker with it's size.

August 20, 2011, 11:29 PM	#4
macdefense Junior Member Join Date: July 19, 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 6	Thanks for the advice. I ended up going with a Browning Gold Sporting Clays in excellent condition. I think it will work well for me.

August 21, 2011, 03:40 AM	#5
Lawyer Daggit Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Posts: 1,181	Ultralight 'matte' or ultra light onyx? I have an ultra light Onyx- black action and love it. I see no reason to have a light 20 guage since I acquired one. I also have a 686 sporting that I use when I want to shoot heavy loads. Both are great guns. I can carry the ultralight all day after grouse but not the sporting.