Can I use this for tournament skeet shooting?

FoghornLeghorn · February 4, 2014, 02:30 PM

I'm interested in skeet shooting.

I have a Beretta Essential 686 that I'd like to use. I'm thinking of installing a Graco adjustable buttplate and high visibility sights/beads.

I'll also have to run down a couple of skeet chokes.

Is this an acceptable package? Can I have the high viz flourescant sights installed and still be legal as per skeet rules?

thanx

jaguarxk120 · February 4, 2014, 04:57 PM

I would think the 686 will fill your needs till you become so good that you will need a "fitted" stock.

Virginian · February 4, 2014, 07:52 PM

I would forget the High Vis sights. Otherwise it should work fine.

BigJimP · February 5, 2014, 04:54 PM

Is it legal ...with Hi Viz ...yes...( do I recommend them, no )..

......the only time you look at a bead on the rib is when you mount the gun ( to make sure you haven't canted it one way or the other -- vs straight up and down )....after that, you never look at the barrel or the bead...( or 99% of the time, it will be a lost bird ) because looking at the barrel or bead will cause you to stop your swing. The only thing you look at - is the leading edge of the target ..( and you feel the lead ) you don't measure it ...and you fire the gun -- and follow thru -- all in a smooth motion. Then find the 2nd bird with your eyes - and then move the gun to execute your 2nd shot on a pair ...( on some stations)...

Will the gun work for you ....yes, if it fits you it will.

But go out with what you have ....get a few thousand skeet targets under your belt....have some fun / and then evaluate your fundamentals and your equipment.

zippy13 · February 5, 2014, 11:41 PM

I wholeheartedly concur with the previous three responders.
GOOD LUCK and have fun!

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Dreaming100Straight · February 6, 2014, 01:11 AM

Unless you are sure about the adjustable butt plate, shoot it for a while with just one minor change. If the high viz has a light pipe in it then swap it out for an opaque white pipe and have fun.

Fleabag · February 6, 2014, 01:25 AM

If the cbs break you can shoot with whatever pleases your whim.

February 4, 2014, 02:30 PM	#1
FoghornLeghorn Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2011 Posts: 961	Can I use this for tournament skeet shooting? I'm interested in skeet shooting. I have a Beretta Essential 686 that I'd like to use. I'm thinking of installing a Graco adjustable buttplate and high visibility sights/beads. I'll also have to run down a couple of skeet chokes. Is this an acceptable package? Can I have the high viz flourescant sights installed and still be legal as per skeet rules? thanx

February 4, 2014, 07:52 PM	#3
Virginian Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2012 Location: Williamsburg, Va. Posts: 1,528	I would forget the High Vis sights. Otherwise it should work fine. __________________ What could have happened... did.

February 4, 2014, 04:57 PM	#2
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,620	I would think the 686 will fill your needs till you become so good that you will need a "fitted" stock.

February 5, 2014, 04:54 PM	#4
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Is it legal ...with Hi Viz ...yes...( do I recommend them, no ).. ......the only time you look at a bead on the rib is when you mount the gun ( to make sure you haven't canted it one way or the other -- vs straight up and down )....after that, you never look at the barrel or the bead...( or 99% of the time, it will be a lost bird ) because looking at the barrel or bead will cause you to stop your swing. The only thing you look at - is the leading edge of the target ..( and you feel the lead ) you don't measure it ...and you fire the gun -- and follow thru -- all in a smooth motion. Then find the 2nd bird with your eyes - and then move the gun to execute your 2nd shot on a pair ...( on some stations)... Will the gun work for you ....yes, if it fits you it will. But go out with what you have ....get a few thousand skeet targets under your belt....have some fun / and then evaluate your fundamentals and your equipment.

February 5, 2014, 11:41 PM	#5
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	I wholeheartedly concur with the previous three responders. GOOD LUCK and have fun! ________________ NSSA Life Member

February 6, 2014, 01:11 AM	#6
Dreaming100Straight Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2013 Posts: 1,235	Unless you are sure about the adjustable butt plate, shoot it for a while with just one minor change. If the high viz has a light pipe in it then swap it out for an opaque white pipe and have fun.

February 6, 2014, 01:25 AM	#7
Fleabag Member Join Date: November 1, 2011 Posts: 70	If the cbs break you can shoot with whatever pleases your whim.