Need help picking a shotgun.

[Tankerdave]

Like to shoot clay pigeons and need some help on picking a good shotgun to use. I just want something to use only for this and just shoot for enjoyment with family and friends. New or used does not matter. Prefer semi auto but not sure on what gauge would be best. I use to have a Remington 1100 12 gauge semi auto but that was years ago. Any help and info is very appreciated. Thanks.

 

[chenowethpm]

Saiga 12 obviously

 

[ACC]

I am a BIG Fan of my Mossberg 930 JM Pro Series. Bought it to start shooting 3 gun, but I also love it for skeet/sporting clays. I think they are a pretty dam good shotgun for the $

 

[4651feeder]

Shoot clay pigeons where.... Backyard, Organized Club Event? Less than 12 gauge is popular while shooting for fun where I'm located. 12 gauge is dang near a prerequisite for Brag'n Rights when shooting at organized events, so if one has only one gun, 12 should kinda be at the forefront of your search.

Nuthang wrong with an 1100 if you can find another one in good condition within budget.

Suspect there will be as many different suggestions as posts, so to not add to any confusion, I'll stop short of telling you what you should buy...cause let's face it, it's really nothing more than MHO.

 

[Dead Duck]

 

[indiucky]

 

[roscott]

I think you had it right. 1100 12ga.

 

[Winamac]

Remington 11-87 Premier 12 or 20 gauge...you choose. Nuf said...mic drop.

 

[dk598]

But the Saiga would be a blast though!

 

[Tankerdave]

Want to thank everyone for their info and replies. Hopefully will pick up something soon, until then thanks again.

 

[1nderbeard]

Mossberg 500 with a combo barrel. You can find one used for less than 5 bills.

 

[Vigilant]

Mossberg 500 with a combo barrel. You can find one used for less than 5 bills.

How do you make it semi-auto?

 

[Dead Duck]

How do you make it semi-auto?

My old one was so loose, it was an "Auto-Eject".

Does that count?

 

[bwframe]

Remington 1100 fan myself.

 

[510picker]

I bought a Beretta A300 a few years ago that has operated flawlessly. It even cycles my lighter 7/8 oz reloads without a problem. The prices have gone up since my purchase, but thought I would still make mention of the Beretta.

 

[1nderbeard]

How do you make it semi-auto?

practice

 

[COOPADUP]

Have you considered an O/U for your clay shoots? Some of the brand's coming out of Turkey are pretty good quality without
breaking the bank

 

[Tankerdave]

I want to thank everyone again for there responses to my post. Still looking around and hopefully soon will make a decision. Going to check a couple local shops that carry a good selection of new and used guns.

 

[68NOVA]

Stoeger side by side coach supreme. 20in barrel, walnut/blued, 12ga, 3in chamber.

Ur welcome

 

[RLC]

Browning or Beretta both make outstanding guns, plus they're easy to resell if and when you're looking to upgrade or change your game.