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zippy13 · October 14, 2008, 11:50 AM

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Since you asked about a gun suited for Skeet and trap, I assume your interested in a competition grade gun. Of the 682, 687, and 686; Beretta lists the 686 as a field grade gun. So, you can narrow your choice of a comp gun to the 682 and 687. Neither of these guns will be a disappointment; but, don't expect the same gun to work equally well for trap and Skeet -- that's why Beretta offers several models.

The differences between the various Beretta comp guns can be very subtle and are intended to suit the requirements of the discriminating comp shooter. It's more complicated than choosing between Remington and Mossberg entry level pumps. May IMHO, do an actual side-by-side comparison before you make your final selection.

In the 90's I supplanted my Remington 1100 Trap with a Beretta 682 trap combo. In those days the 682 was a Plain Jane work horse, nothing fancy for aesthetics, but very nice mechanically. It has served me well, and I still think it was a good choice.

October 14, 2008, 11:50 AM	#5
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	Kestrel Since you asked about a gun suited for Skeet and trap, I assume your interested in a competition grade gun. Of the 682, 687, and 686; Beretta lists the 686 as a field grade gun. So, you can narrow your choice of a comp gun to the 682 and 687. Neither of these guns will be a disappointment; but, don't expect the same gun to work equally well for trap and Skeet -- that's why Beretta offers several models. The differences between the various Beretta comp guns can be very subtle and are intended to suit the requirements of the discriminating comp shooter. It's more complicated than choosing between Remington and Mossberg entry level pumps. May IMHO, do an actual side-by-side comparison before you make your final selection. In the 90's I supplanted my Remington 1100 Trap with a Beretta 682 trap combo. In those days the 682 was a Plain Jane work horse, nothing fancy for aesthetics, but very nice mechanically. It has served me well, and I still think it was a good choice.