texashuntingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
TraeMartin, Beatixre, MooseSteed, Trappernewt, casyoo
71987 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
dogcatcher 110,788
bill oxner 91,416
SnakeWrangler 65,413
stxranchman 60,296
Gravytrain 46,950
RKHarm24 44,585
rifleman 44,461
Stub 43,764
Forum Statistics
Forums46
Topics536,987
Posts9,719,150
Members86,987
Most Online25,604
Feb 12th, 2024
Print Thread
I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun #6968287 11/21/17 08:04 PM
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 13,006
B
bucksnbass357 Online Content OP
THF Celebrity
OP Online Content
THF Celebrity
B
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 13,006
I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun

If you give a recommendation, please give a reason for your recommendation

If I go with an o/u, is there really that much difference between a Citori, and a less expensive o/u?

Re: I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun [Re: bucksnbass357] #6968301 11/21/17 08:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 532
E
Esh and Hattie Offline
Tracker
Offline
Tracker
E
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 532
Depends on what you mean by difference. I've shot a Citori for years, you can "feel" the quality difference no doubt. As far as pointing and going bang, there's only so many factors, and all new guns should do it.

By "feel" I mean: balance of the gun, quality of the wood, tightness of the fit, the safety and trigger group doesn't wiggle at all, all of which can be off with cheaper shotguns that I've picked up for kicks.

Re: I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun [Re: Esh and Hattie] #6968545 11/21/17 11:35 PM
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 13,006
B
bucksnbass357 Online Content OP
THF Celebrity
OP Online Content
THF Celebrity
B
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 13,006
Originally Posted By: Esh and Hattie
Depends on what you mean by difference. I've shot a Citori for years, you can "feel" the quality difference no doubt. As far as pointing and going bang, there's only so many factors, and all new guns should do it.

By "feel" I mean: balance of the gun, quality of the wood, tightness of the fit, the safety and trigger group doesn't wiggle at all, all of which can be off with cheaper shotguns that I've picked up for kicks.



Very good sir. Thank you for your response

Re: I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun [Re: bucksnbass357] #6969222 11/22/17 01:40 PM
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 3,766
P_102 Offline
Extreme Tracker
Offline
Extreme Tracker
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 3,766
Some will depend on how serious you want to be. Citori is a fine gun, no doubt, but it ranks a bit low on the skeet circuit (that is not to say you can't shoot 25 or 100 straight, you certainly can!) and resale is not as good as some others. The K80 is probably at the top with the Berettas close behind and a few Perazzis. I shot 'the circuit' for 3 years using a used Remington 3200 (forerunner to the K32 then K80) and did fine. If I were to start again and had limited budget I would look online for a used 3200. If you don't plan on shooting a lot of competition, the Citori is fine. If I were to stick with 12 guage only I'd opt for for one of the Beretta semis.

P_102


Do not trifle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
Re: I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun [Re: P_102] #6969734 11/22/17 09:45 PM
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 13,006
B
bucksnbass357 Online Content OP
THF Celebrity
OP Online Content
THF Celebrity
B
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 13,006
Originally Posted By: P_102
Some will depend on how serious you want to be. Citori is a fine gun, no doubt, but it ranks a bit low on the skeet circuit (that is not to say you can't shoot 25 or 100 straight, you certainly can!) and resale is not as good as some others. The K80 is probably at the top with the Berettas close behind and a few Perazzis. I shot 'the circuit' for 3 years using a used Remington 3200 (forerunner to the K32 then K80) and did fine. If I were to start again and had limited budget I would look online for a used 3200. If you don't plan on shooting a lot of competition, the Citori is fine. If I were to stick with 12 guage only I'd opt for for one of the Beretta semis.

P_102


Thank you for your response

I will not likely be shooting any circuit, just shooting at my gun club.

Re: I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun [Re: bucksnbass357] #6969917 11/23/17 12:41 AM
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,320
C
Couzin Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
C
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,320
As above - plus, will you be using the shotgun for hunting/trap/sporting? If multi use, then find a sporting model with changeable chokes. Pick a shotgun that just naturally comes to the eye/rib/beads. If you are strictly skeet, keep in mind that skeet is shot with 12, 20, 28 gauge and .410 bore if serious about it.


Only at the end do you realize the power of the Dark Side.
Re: I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun [Re: bucksnbass357] #6969923 11/23/17 12:46 AM
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,320
C
Couzin Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
C
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,320
Added - most certainly you will have a difference between a citori (or other reasonably priced shotguns like Beretta etc.) and a cheaper gun. Most definately someone with a Huglu might out shoot you, but after 20,000 rounds the cheaper gun will be showing wear.


Only at the end do you realize the power of the Dark Side.
Re: I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun [Re: bucksnbass357] #6974645 11/28/17 03:58 AM
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 13,006
B
bucksnbass357 Online Content OP
THF Celebrity
OP Online Content
THF Celebrity
B
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 13,006
Thank you for your input sir. I appreciate it

Re: I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun [Re: bucksnbass357] #6977192 11/30/17 04:29 AM
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 5
P
Pete737 Offline
Green Horn
Offline
Green Horn
P
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 5
I bought a "cheap" semi-auto to start shooting sporting clays & have had a ball learning skeet & sporting clay. And it only cost me $325 for a TriStar Raptor. I figure if I go bonkers with it I'll invest in a higher end gun later. (and have a spare for a friend) If it turns out to be a passing interest then I didn't lose much & I still have a nice little semi-auto shotgun that I can use for other potential interests. So far its operated flawlessly. Good Hunting!


Pete
To thine own self be true...
Re: I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun [Re: bucksnbass357] #6977210 11/30/17 04:55 AM
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 28,032
N
Navasot Offline
Hollywood
Offline
Hollywood
N
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 28,032
The thing with an over under is how well and easily you can clean it.. franchi is one of mil favorites for 5stand.. good weight lots of stability and I’ve seen them take thousands of rounds with no issues.. get what you pay for

Re: I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun [Re: bucksnbass357] #6977211 11/30/17 04:57 AM
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 28,032
N
Navasot Offline
Hollywood
Offline
Hollywood
N
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 28,032
If you shoot some skeet every now and then you will not notice the difference between cheap and a bit of quality.. it’s when you use it every weekend we’re you will notice the difference

Re: I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun [Re: bucksnbass357] #6977222 11/30/17 05:11 AM
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 28,032
N
Navasot Offline
Hollywood
Offline
Hollywood
N
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 28,032
Now if your talking about a 2k+ shotgun then yeah it’s good.. it better be.

Re: I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun [Re: bucksnbass357] #6979212 12/01/17 10:42 PM
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 5,156
S
Smokey Bear Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
S
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 5,156
Whether you buy them or not I would start out by looking at and shouldering both a Citori and a Beretta. They are going to be priced similarly and both are high quality. Either one should last a long time and if you do have a problem, parts are readily available. One or the other will fit and feel better and very few shooters shoot both equally well. Fit rather than looks should play the major role in your selection. Now go compare other shotguns, but know that with the exception of SKB and Miroku, the long term durability of the lessor priced shotguns will most likely not be as good.


Smokey Bear---Lone Star State.
Re: I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun [Re: P_102] #6987917 12/08/17 05:34 AM
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,817
Wildphilhickup Offline
Veteran Tracker
Offline
Veteran Tracker
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,817
Originally Posted By: P_102
Some will depend on how serious you want to be. Citori is a fine gun, no doubt, but it ranks a bit low on the skeet circuit (that is not to say you can't shoot 25 or 100 straight, you certainly can!) and resale is not as good as some others. The K80 is probably at the top with the Berettas close behind and a few Perazzis. I shot 'the circuit' for 3 years using a used Remington 3200 (forerunner to the K32 then K80) and did fine. If I were to start again and had limited budget I would look online for a used 3200. If you don't plan on shooting a lot of competition, the Citori is fine. If I were to stick with 12 guage only I'd opt for for one of the Beretta semis.

P_102


X2 up

I have been shooting the same Remington 3200 Skeet Model since 1984. Back then I shot NSSA in California, Class AA. My 3200
has at least 50,000 rounds through it. And you can still find these guns for ~$1,000


MILL CREEK HONEY BEE FARM, LLC
millcreekhoneybeefarm @yahoo.com
Re: I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun [Re: bucksnbass357] #6999210 12/17/17 02:50 AM
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 728
C
Colonel Angus Offline
Tracker
Offline
Tracker
C
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 728
If you're focus is truly just on SKEET then keep the barrel length too 26" on an Auto and 28" on the O/U.
You'll want a fast pointing gun.
If you'll be shooting Sporting Clays and any of it's variations, then 30 - 32" barrels on the O/U and 30" on the Auto.
Beretta O/U's in the 686 Family have an auto safety that needs to be disabled or you'll go nuts.
There are grades of both Citori's n Silver Pidgeons that are considered "entry" or "Field" and aren't designed to be shot 400+ rounds a day. Your shoulder will quickly tell you i'm speaking the truth. If you're serious a fitting of the gun to shoot where you look will be necessary otherwise you'll be hard pressed to win or run a 25. Lastly lessons, or shooting with really good guys is the best money you can spend to be the best you can be without a Mental Coach, because shooting 400 straight is 110% Mental nd 110% Skill.

Re: I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun [Re: bucksnbass357] #7004450 12/20/17 07:20 PM
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 4,091
CharlieCTx Offline
Extreme Tracker
Offline
Extreme Tracker
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 4,091
My son is on his HS's Clay Target team and shoots a Browning Cynergy, great gun but I really can't compare it to any others. It's now wood stocked, Gracoil, etc.

If you want something for just recreational use at the club, I think it's tough to beat a good semi, unless you're really going to focus on Sporting Clays. O/U's let you play the choke game for clays easier, Semi's are easier on the shoulder.

I can kind of keep up with my son with my synthetic stocked, 3.5" chambered, 28" Remington VersaMax. She never misses a lick, even on the low brass stuff. My son's 3.5" Maxus struggled with cycling low brass rounds.

Good luck with your choice,
Charlie

Re: I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun [Re: bucksnbass357] #7006810 12/22/17 01:47 PM
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 33,787
B
Buzzsaw Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
B
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 33,787
you have a budget?

I've seen everything from a $300 - $3,000+ mentioned here.

If you're committed to the game, cry once and buy a dedicated Clays gun.

if your not sure, buy one of the Turkish shotguns (nothing wrong with them by the way). If you enjoy the competition with the other members, the rest will be history.

just remember then, you only cry once, get your seller to adjust fit for you, Fit is VERY important, it will get you 5 more hits per round.

you are in Grapevine, drive over to the Berretta Gallery in Highland Park Village, enjoy the view. Elm Fork Shooting Range, you can rent a couple clays guns, Berretta's and Fabarms (Google them) a great shotgun!!!

Last edited by Buzzsaw; 12/22/17 01:54 PM.

SPACE FOR RENT


Re: I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun [Re: Buzzsaw] #7011394 12/26/17 12:57 AM
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 199
H
Heavy T Offline
Woodsman
Offline
Woodsman
H
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 199
I can agree with everything Buzz said except the Turkish O/Us.
Buy quality, if you don't enjoy the gun or sport, you won't take too big of a loss if you decide to sell.

Re: I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun [Re: bucksnbass357] #7036413 01/13/18 03:49 AM
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 442
N
nocknload Offline
Bird Dog
Offline
Bird Dog
N
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 442
Wondering what you decided on getting?

Re: I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun [Re: bucksnbass357] #7038679 01/15/18 12:24 PM
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 3,457
R
redhaze Online Content
Veteran Tracker
Online Content
Veteran Tracker
R
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 3,457
Yeah, what did you end up getting?

Re: I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun [Re: bucksnbass357] #7050793 01/24/18 07:55 AM
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 2
B
BPlumCrazy Offline
Green Horn
Offline
Green Horn
B
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 2
Late to the game but I would like to add a little something that I did not see mentioned. Are you a bird hunter and if so do you plan on using the O/U as your primary gun? When I was heavy in sporting clay comps I had a Ruger red label O/U with Briley comp chokes installed. I was also a very big duck hunter so used my trusty old Remington 1100. Using 2 different guns really affected the way I shot when I would swap. To fix this I sold both guns and bought a Benelli superblack eagle to serve double duty. By doing that I feel that my shooting has improved even more. Just something to think about

Re: I am looking for recommendations for a new Skeet shotgun [Re: Buzzsaw] #7061409 02/01/18 01:43 PM
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 106
G
Guitars&Guns Offline
Woodsman
Offline
Woodsman
G
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 106
Originally Posted By: Buzzsaw
you have a budget?

I've seen everything from a $300 - $3,000+ mentioned here.

If you're committed to the game, cry once and buy a dedicated Clays gun.

if your not sure, buy one of the Turkish shotguns (nothing wrong with them by the way). If you enjoy the competition with the other members, the rest will be history.

just remember then, you only cry once, get your seller to adjust fit for you, Fit is VERY important, it will get you 5 more hits per round.

you are in Grapevine, drive over to the Berretta Gallery in Highland Park Village, enjoy the view. Elm Fork Shooting Range, you can rent a couple clays guns, Berretta's and Fabarms (Google them) a great shotgun!!!


^^^^This

Fit is critical, and the above is a great way to try many options. Don't rush the decision if you haven't decided yet.

Last edited by Guitars&Guns; 02/01/18 01:43 PM.
Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 2004-2024 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3