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zippy13 · January 20, 2011, 02:20 AM

Since you said you may be using this gun twice a week, I'm guessing it will be mostly for clays. The king of the clays these days is the Beretta gas auto. From the 3901 Standard at $645 to the AL391 Teknys Gold at $2,150, there is quite a variety to select from.

The Browning (and clones) is a fine old design, but shotgun technology has changed in the last 100+ years. For the occasional hunter who will be using his shotgun a few times a year, I wouldn't hesitate recommending a Browning provided they are aware of it's background. My neighbor got a Savage clone last year, shot it once or twice and now it serves as his barn gun. But, you're looking for something more than a barn blaster.

January 20, 2011, 02:20 AM	#2
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	Since you said you may be using this gun twice a week, I'm guessing it will be mostly for clays. The king of the clays these days is the Beretta gas auto. From the 3901 Standard at $645 to the AL391 Teknys Gold at $2,150, there is quite a variety to select from. The Browning (and clones) is a fine old design, but shotgun technology has changed in the last 100+ years. For the occasional hunter who will be using his shotgun a few times a year, I wouldn't hesitate recommending a Browning provided they are aware of it's background. My neighbor got a Savage clone last year, shot it once or twice and now it serves as his barn gun. But, you're looking for something more than a barn blaster.