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BigJimP · July 21, 2011, 11:04 AM

I agree that most new shooters would be way better off - learning with a gas operated semi-auto in 12ga or 20ga -- with light loads - and in a gun that has screw in changeable chokes vs any single barrel / probably fixed choke in any gague - especially in a .410

Many clubs have loaner guns ...or you can pick up a number of them used for a few hundred dollars...or maybe even borrow a gun for a day or two. Many shooters have guns they've picked up over the years for new shooters, grandkids, etc in the family ...and we take them out when we know there is a boy scout outing ...or something going on where the club needs some extra loaner guns and we help out new shooters with tips, etc.

Any club capable of holding a big state championship ...has got to have some options for you / ask around and talk to some of the folks at the club.

July 21, 2011, 11:04 AM	#9
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	I agree that most new shooters would be way better off - learning with a gas operated semi-auto in 12ga or 20ga -- with light loads - and in a gun that has screw in changeable chokes vs any single barrel / probably fixed choke in any gague - especially in a .410 Many clubs have loaner guns ...or you can pick up a number of them used for a few hundred dollars...or maybe even borrow a gun for a day or two. Many shooters have guns they've picked up over the years for new shooters, grandkids, etc in the family ...and we take them out when we know there is a boy scout outing ...or something going on where the club needs some extra loaner guns and we help out new shooters with tips, etc. Any club capable of holding a big state championship ...has got to have some options for you / ask around and talk to some of the folks at the club.