What gun for blowing up clay pigeons?

beardking · September 13, 2004, 08:47 AM

Hello all shotgun gurus out there. My wife and I are considering trying out Trap Shooting in the near future. Problem is, all I have for a shotgun right now is an old H&R single shot 12 ga. Now, for just messing around, this might do the trick, but I'd like to get an idea of an affordable pump gun to use instead. I've been wanting a pump gun for a while now, and this seems like a good way to get one, especially since the accountant (wife) is mostly on board with the idea.

Thanks in advance for all suggestions.
Beardking

trapperready · September 13, 2004, 12:47 PM

If you're set on a pump, then it's hard to go wrong with a Remington 870. My personal preference would be to look around for a used Wingmaster. You can usually find them for just a few bucks more than a new Express, except the WM will look better and the used ones are usually already "broken in".

Try to find one with screw-in chokes, as you will probably end up shooting IM or Full if you play the trap game long enough.

gifted · September 13, 2004, 01:04 PM

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Try to find one with screw-in chokes, as you will probably end up shooting IM or Full if you play the trap game long enough.

To say nothing of all the other shotgun sports.

Dave McC · September 13, 2004, 06:58 PM

870, with Remchokes. There's other choices, but an 870 is a LOT of gun for the money.

Work life is about 250K rounds.

More accessories are made for the 870 than the next three most popular pumps combined.

They are as reliable as a crowbar and darn near as durable.

And they are as adaptable as they are common.

September 13, 2004, 08:47 AM	#1
beardking Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2004 Location: Dallas, TX (area) Posts: 128	What gun for blowing up clay pigeons? Hello all shotgun gurus out there. My wife and I are considering trying out Trap Shooting in the near future. Problem is, all I have for a shotgun right now is an old H&R single shot 12 ga. Now, for just messing around, this might do the trick, but I'd like to get an idea of an affordable pump gun to use instead. I've been wanting a pump gun for a while now, and this seems like a good way to get one, especially since the accountant (wife) is mostly on board with the idea. Thanks in advance for all suggestions. Beardking

September 13, 2004, 12:47 PM	#2
trapperready Member Join Date: May 18, 2004 Posts: 23	If you're set on a pump, then it's hard to go wrong with a Remington 870. My personal preference would be to look around for a used Wingmaster. You can usually find them for just a few bucks more than a new Express, except the WM will look better and the used ones are usually already "broken in". Try to find one with screw-in chokes, as you will probably end up shooting IM or Full if you play the trap game long enough.

September 13, 2004, 06:58 PM	#4
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	870, with Remchokes. There's other choices, but an 870 is a LOT of gun for the money. Work life is about 250K rounds. More accessories are made for the 870 than the next three most popular pumps combined. They are as reliable as a crowbar and darn near as durable. And they are as adaptable as they are common.