Thread: Any clay shooters?

Originally Posted by earcutter

Hey MWS - Le Barons in Markham has a nice selection of scatterguns

The one in Mississauga is closer but I don't like shopping with the big boys, so I never checked out their gun section, just some outdoors gear that noone else carries.

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

The one in Mississauga is closer but I don't like shopping with the big boys, so I never checked out their gun section, just some outdoors gear that noone else carries.

They were great and the Browning they sold me was a fair price. I forgot about the store in Mississauga - I never liked that store though - not sure why?

Yeah as for the outdoor gear - they can be expensive but they have great stuff! : )

Originally Posted by earcutter

They were great and the Browning they sold me was a fair price. I forgot about the store in Mississauga - I never liked that store though - not sure why?

Yeah as for the outdoor gear - they can be expensive but they have great stuff! : )

Let's put it this way.. In my previous line of work (mineral exploration), outdoor gear was not something you could cheap out on. Just for extra supplies for one job (very remote area, had to plan to survive in harsh conditions for 4-5 days in case we needed rescue) we blew like $9000 at MEC and LB

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

Let's put it this way.. In my previous line of work (mineral exploration), outdoor gear was not something you could cheap out on. Just for extra supplies for one job (very remote area, had to plan to survive in harsh conditions for 4-5 days in case we needed rescue) we blew like $9000 at MEC and LB

I don't want to high-jack this thread but dang... that sounds awesome! Did you find any "straight razor hone gold" lol? Any good rocks worth lapping and running a razor over? Pm me if yes or better yet, start a thread! Bet the guys here would love to know lol!

Originally Posted by MWS

Any preferance for fixed or screw in chokes?

Unless you want a dedicated skeet gun you will probably be better off with screw in chokes.

One of my sporters came with fixed chokes. I had long thin wall chokes fitted as part of the barrel tweaking process. I might only change chokes once or twice in a round of Sporting Clays, but it's nice to be able to if it makes sense.

I hunt, shoot trap, skeet and sporting clays. That is to say, I practice missing all sorts of flying objects.

I prefer sporting clays because I find it to be the most challenging and is an opportunity to exercise when walking the course. In other words, the most fun.

The best gun to use? Pumps, autos or doubles are all good. Barrel lengths - just a matter of personal preference. I would sincerely encourage you to choose the one that fits *you* the best. The one that makes you smile.

Originally Posted by MWS

Any preferance for fixed or screw in chokes?

Screw in chokes are the bomb! I go opening day with my O/U and slay everything which shits on my buddies with their 1100 variants.! I ALWAYS have a skeet choke in the top and an improved cylinder on the bottom on opening day (dove) . I buy the Winchester Super Speed when I can. FAST! It makes me a better shot. They like to take the long shots. Some are very good, in fact, amazing! I just clean up! In summary, a 20 guage worth of shot with 12 guage worth of powder. Light recoil and hits where you point! (not legal in some sporting contests!)
Sweet!

I don't shoot, but my 15 year old does on Monday nights, Trap, that is. I bought him a Remington 870 12ga, put a stock pad on it. He does well and many times has a higher score than the expensive shotguns on the line.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

I don't shoot, but my 15 year old does on Monday nights, Trap, that is. I bought him a Remington 870 12ga, put a stock pad on it. He does well and many times has a higher score than the expensive shotguns on the line.

RIGHT ON!!!

Old saying~ "Beware the man that uses but one gun."

That means He probably knows how to use it.

I can't play the games any more. Arthritis in my right shoulder takes all the fun out of it. I had a Citori 4 gauge tube set. Shot a lot of skeet and sporting clays.

Those days are over for me.

I've still got an 870 12ga that I bought in the late 60's. Got three barrels for it. The rest of my scatterguns are pretty much for alley sweeping.

I figured that you can't go wrong with an 870 for beginners, under $300.00 at Wal Mart. Also we have another 870 for home protection, for him it kills 2 birds with one stone. If he progresses and wants to continue, I'll take the 870 for myself & step him up into something more specifically designed for clays.