I ran a semi-auto shotgun hard on a clay course for the first

[Tag_bud]

First time I ran a semi-auto shotgun hard at a clay course, I understood why competitive shooters pay for inertia-driven actions. It was smooth, fast and it just keeps going.

 

[HighRanks]

Running a good semi-auto hard really shows the difference

 

[Ruckus]

The first time I ran a decent semi-auto, I realized how much energy I wasted trying to run a pump fast. I’m not saying pumps are bad but good autos really shine when you’re doing quick follow-up shots.

 

[Wadlow Palerider]

What semi-auto shotgun do you roll with ? Im looking for one, but cant decide between, Mossberg, Benelli and I even found a Browning Silver- field that caught my attention. I prefer my pump action for hunting, but for clay shooting, I like the advantage of a semi-auto for follow up shots. Not that I need another gun, nor do I frequently shoot clays, but I think I need another shotgun.

 

[Gunnnn]

What semi-auto shotgun do you roll with ? Im looking for one, but cant decide between, Mossberg, Benelli and I even found a Browning Silver- field that caught my attention. I prefer my pump action for hunting, but for clay shooting, I like the advantage of a semi-auto for follow up shots. Not that I need another gun, nor do I frequently shoot clays, but I think I need another shotgun.

I’ve got a SX3 that has served me well for several years now I bought it new and it has been my duck gun all around shotgun that has spent plenty of time on the sporting clay course and one of my granddaughters shoots High School trap with it and it’s never missed a beat, but I’ve been told by several people that the SX4 isn’t worth buying but everyone I know that has a SX3 really likes them

 

[BKLooney]

I've been wanting one of the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol shotguns for a long time now...one day...

 

[Wadlow Palerider]

From the reviews I've read so far, the Beretta seems to be the premier shotgun for either the pump action or the semi-auto. While it looks like a great shotgun, I'm a little sticker shy when I approach the Beretta sales display. The Benelli, the Browning and the Winchester seem to be at the top of my budget, but me - wanting to buy American am still looking at a Mossberg. No decisions yet.

 

[BKLooney]

Yep, that A300 ain't cheap...that's the reason I don't have one in the stable!

 

[Rich Gross]

I shoot some clays at FFGSC.COM near Crossville, as well as in Houston, TX. The best shooters I've watched shoot O/U's. They seem to jam/fail less, so that might be why the pros prefer them.

They can be costly, though. Most Clay sports only call for 2 shots.

Gas Semi-'s are said to produce less recoil. I'll be shooting my Mossberg Pump tomorrow, since my O/U is in for a 30,000 round cleaning!

 

[Wadlow Palerider]

I purchased the Mossberg 500 Field and Deer combo in camo. I still have a short camo barrel with a turkey choke from my last M-500. So I have new pump action shotgun w/ three barrels. Its far from some of the prestigious shotguns I see when I show up to shoot skeet, but I wanted a meat gun and one that fits my budget. I'm still trying to bag my first turkey. Honestly, I doubt a gobbler would care if he was shot with a fine Italian shotgun or an American shotgun. Last Friday as I was hunting / calling, I didn't hear any turkeys, let alone see a turkey. I did encounter a bobcat - it came within 30 paces of me. This tells me my turkey calling sounds like a wounded animal calling for help. I'm using a budget box call purchased at Rural King. I phoned my cousin in Arkansas - the avid turkey hunter and he advised that I get a box call made by LYNCH. and he said to keep it chalked for the best sound. He also added he has been using the same call for more than 25 years. I ordered one! Going trout fishing in WV this Wednesday morning. Hoping the new box call arrives in time to give it a try.

 

[Rich Gross]

Update...I shot the Mossberg 88 pump on Skeet twice. At least 6 or 8 times out of each 50 rounds I FORGOT to pump the gun for doubles. Other than my own errors, the shotgun did fine. Guess I am getting too old to remember to pump when the second bird flies!

 

[Wadlow Palerider]

Update...I shot the Mossberg 88 pump on Skeet twice. At least 6 or 8 times out of each 50 rounds I FORGOT to pump the gun for doubles. Other than my own errors, the shotgun did fine. Guess I am getting too old to remember to pump when the second bird flies!

Im getting old too. I don't know if I could drag an old gobbler out of the woods if I shot one.

 

[Rich Gross]

The only birds I kill these days are made out of clay....and...if I happen to kill some, there is nothing left to carry out! Ha ha