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B.L.E. · April 14, 2014, 06:49 AM

If the intent is to shoot informally, shooting skeet singles with his dad, look for a good break open single shot that fits the shooter and has a long barrel, at least 28 inches, preferably 30 or 32. This is for sight radius, balance, and ability to swing and follow through, not for ballistics.

Maybe you can find an old used gun at that price, you can shoot doubles with a pump, but you'll be at a disadvantage against people shooting semi-autos or double barrels.

Don't rule out 12 gauge, shooting 7/8 ounce low noise low recoil ammo, a 12 actually kicks less than a 20 shooting a normal load. This ammo has "may not cycle semi-auto" warnings printed on the box.

The Wingmaster version of a 870 would be a good pump for clays but they retail for a lot more than $350.

April 14, 2014, 06:49 AM	#4
B.L.E. Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2008 Location: Somewhere on the Southern shore of Lake Travis, TX Posts: 2,603	If the intent is to shoot informally, shooting skeet singles with his dad, look for a good break open single shot that fits the shooter and has a long barrel, at least 28 inches, preferably 30 or 32. This is for sight radius, balance, and ability to swing and follow through, not for ballistics. Maybe you can find an old used gun at that price, you can shoot doubles with a pump, but you'll be at a disadvantage against people shooting semi-autos or double barrels. Don't rule out 12 gauge, shooting 7/8 ounce low noise low recoil ammo, a 12 actually kicks less than a 20 shooting a normal load. This ammo has "may not cycle semi-auto" warnings printed on the box. The Wingmaster version of a 870 would be a good pump for clays but they retail for a lot more than $350. __________________ Hanlon's Razor "Do not invoke conspiracy as explanation when ignorance and incompetence will suffice, as conspiracy implies intelligence and organization."