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Entry level over/under
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02/04/21 01:08 PM
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Touching on the idea of shooting trap/skeet every now and then. Looking for info on a good entry level over/under 12 ga far as makes and models ,barrels, length ect. I have read some on barrel length and shot size,chokes ect.
What have you had good luck with.
Whats some of the gear that is necessary to do so. Vest, shell bags ect ?
I know nothing is cheap anymore but would like to stay on the lower end if possible
For those who have , do you prefer 12 or 20 ga and so on.
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Re: Entry level over/under
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02/04/21 01:48 PM
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I prefer .20 gauge. Yildiz makes a nice shotgun, that won't kill your budget, and you can pick one in 12, 20 or 28. I do own the Yildiz in 20 and no complaints. Came with all the choke tubes a person could need. IIRC they are $429.00 new @ Academy.
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Re: Entry level over/under
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02/04/21 03:11 PM
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thank you for the input. Ive looked at a couple of them and they dont look bad and look well made.
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Re: Entry level over/under
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02/04/21 04:12 PM
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I have shot a buddys' yildiz in the past, as said above it's a decent gun for the price.
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Re: Entry level over/under
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02/04/21 04:58 PM
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The first thing I do when I get a lower priced O/U is have a good recoil pad installed like a Limbsaver etc. I have almost always shot a 20 gauge but that ammo is hard to find now. For waterfowl I use a 12 gauge due to the steel shot not being as effective as lead. I haven't had any problems with any Yildiz or lower priced O/U. My Browning stays in the safe....
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Re: Entry level over/under
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02/04/21 05:15 PM
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And again another thanks...Also.. What barrel lengths do you all like to use. Other than popping a few dove in the past I haven't never played around with them like i have rifles. Have another question that has had me wondering.. Does a 30"barrel make a lot more difference than a 28" barrel with same choke , or is it just a preference thing.
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Re: Entry level over/under
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02/04/21 10:46 PM
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I have three over/unders two Citori’s one in a 16 gauge and the other in a 20 gauge. They are both fine guns and work just fine, but to save some bucks I purchased a yildiz 28ga last December and took it quail hunting in January. For the money $449 it is as good to carry all day long, being lighter than the Citori’s. The yildiz is well built and will kill all the quail you can kick up.
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Re: Entry level over/under
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I have three over/unders two Citori’s one in a 16 gauge and the other in a 20 gauge. They are both fine guns and work just fine, but to save some bucks I purchased a yildiz 28ga last December and took it quail hunting in January. For the money $449 it is as good to carry all day long, being lighter than the Citori’s. The yildiz is well built and will kill all the quail you can kick up. more good news on a yildiz
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Re: Entry level over/under
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02/09/21 02:41 AM
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a friend bought a Yildiz for his son. i tried it out, shoots nice. seems to be solid shooter for the price
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Re: Entry level over/under
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Re: Entry level over/under
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02/09/21 04:22 AM
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And again another thanks...Also.. What barrel lengths do you all like to use. Other than popping a few dove in the past I haven't never played around with them like i have rifles. Have another question that has had me wondering.. Does a 30"barrel make a lot more difference than a 28" barrel with same choke , or is it just a preference thing. The older I get the more I like a 30"barrel. The sight plane with the longer barrel works better for me.
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Re: Entry level over/under
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02/09/21 01:52 PM
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Re: Entry level over/under
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And again another thanks...Also.. What barrel lengths do you all like to use. Other than popping a few dove in the past I haven't never played around with them like i have rifles. Have another question that has had me wondering.. Does a 30"barrel make a lot more difference than a 28" barrel with same choke , or is it just a preference thing. The older I get the more I like a 30"barrel. The sight plane with the longer barrel works better for me.
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Re: Entry level over/under
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02/09/21 02:27 PM
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Id consider a stevens for sure. I looked at one a while back and didnt see anything to bark about far as looks and the quality.
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Re: Entry level over/under
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02/09/21 02:44 PM
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Re: Entry level over/under
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02/09/21 10:05 PM
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If this is going to be a pure target gun (no or little hunting), you don't want a light gun with short barrels. You are not toting this thing cross country. The walk from the truck to the skeet field, or from the cart to the sporting station is not constitute having a lightweight gun. This cost me some $$$$ to figure this lesson out with my target gun being a Beretta SP1 with 28" barrels. Shooting 1 round of Sporting clays and a couple rounds of five stand a weekend, my upper body was jello.
Longer barrels (30, 32 and I have seen 34") help with your focal plane and swing.
I know times are tricky now, but I would look for a good used O/U from one of the B brands (Browning - Beretta) before I bought a new, cheaper gun. That being said, I have never shot a Huglu, Yildiz, Mossberg Reserve so I can't speak for them.
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Re: Entry level over/under
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BOught a yildiz 20ga for my son. It’s a great light shooting gun, I will actually grab it instead of mine sometimes, lol
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Re: Entry level over/under
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02/16/21 12:18 AM
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BOught a yildiz 20ga for my son. It’s a great light shooting gun, I will actually grab it instead of mine sometimes, lol
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Re: Entry level over/under
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02/16/21 03:50 AM
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I have three over/unders two Citori’s one in a 16 gauge and the other in a 20 gauge. They are both fine guns and work just fine, but to save some bucks I purchased a yildiz 28ga last December and took it quail hunting in January. For the money $449 it is as good to carry all day long, being lighter than the Citori’s. The yildiz is well built and will kill all the quail you can kick up. more good news on a yildiz I have both 12 & 20 gauge Yildiz, you can buy a steel frame as opposed to an alloy frame in 12 gauge which to me makes a better shooting gun, just a little more weight. , plus you can order chokes from Brileys at a reasonable price.
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Re: Entry level over/under
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02/17/21 11:29 PM
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Go for a sporter - beretta SP1 30”
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Re: Entry level over/under
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02/18/21 02:18 AM
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If you want to stay under $500, look for a used CZ, SKB or Charles Daly. If you can spend a little more go Beretta or Browning.
The primary issue is fit. Get a shotgun that fits you. When you shoulder the gun, you should not see any barrel. Only the bead on the end.
There are some deals here on THF. Might also check auctions like Gunbroker.com.
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Re: Entry level over/under
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03/05/21 01:44 AM
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My input is what not to buy: legacy arista bought one for my son in 28 ga for his 4h shooting sports. It’s junk. Safety stuck, hard to open, O/U switch stuck. Really disappointed cause it’s a pretty little gun.
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Re: Entry level over/under
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03/05/21 01:51 AM
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You get what you pay for in a shotgun. Save up and buy something used you can use forever.
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Re: Entry level over/under
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03/05/21 08:08 PM
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I have a Yildiz as well. Never had a problem with it. Went shooting a couple of weeks ago and took the family for the first time. Wife and 2 kids (14 son & 12 daughter). Only had 12 gauges and 410 to choose from. Wife did not like the recoil of the Yildiz. They are fairly light which I like but felt recoil is a bit more. 410's cost too much to shoot, so I am about to pickup another Yildiz in 20g now that they are interested in shooting clays.
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Re: Entry level over/under
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03/05/21 10:27 PM
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