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  • sdtech58

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    I'm relatively new to shooting sports (shot about 5-6 USPSA matches last year). I'd like to try 3-gun, but I'm not sure about what division I'd be shooting in. I have a Glock 23, Colt AR-15 Magpul w/ Weaver Kaspa 1.5-6x scope and an old Savage Model 30 pump shotgun with 28" barrel (I'm the 3rd generation to own this pheasant-slaying shoulder breaker...). I'm not opposed to purchasing a new shotgun to make this happen, as the Savage is a hog to handle and I don't know if I want to tear it up doing competitions because of the sentimental value to me. What division would I shoot in and what would be a good entry-level shotgun to be looking at (pump or semi-auto) on the cheap? Thanks for the help!!
     

    FishnHunt

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    You should be in Tactical Optics with that set-up. As for the shotgun, I would say just bring what you got and shoot a match or two. You'll be at a disadvantage because of capacity (unless you can find an extension to fit that shotgun), but get at least a little experience before you start buying new guns.

    If you're looking at cheap shotguns, I would look an 870 or Benelli SuperNova for pumps and the Stoeger m3000 for a semi-auto. All three have considerable aftermarket support and will not hold you back for some time. Oh, and you will likely beat up your long guns (at least I have) - throwing/dropping guns in barrels doesn't do much for the finish!
     

    mertbl

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    Adam nailed it. An 870 and a Nordic extension is probably the cheapest way to get a shotgun that'll keep you competitive. Just make sure your shotgun is threaded for chokes.
     

    scheesman

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    Definitely Tac Ops as long as you leave any bipod off!

    There are a lot of shotgun options out there. FN SLP, Remington Versamax, JM Pro, and a bunch of others I can't keep up with. I run a Benelli M2, and you'll see a lot of those out there, but they're on the higher end of price. I would recommend you run what you have for a few matches and talk to other competitors and see what works for them and what problems they may have had with their equipment.

    Oh, and welcome to the sport!
     

    sdtech58

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    Awesome!! Thanks for the help. I'm hoping to make the match on the 29th. Where might one find the "empty bolt" indicators? Would Dick's/Gander have something like this, or a LGS.
     

    FishnHunt

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    An LGS would probably be your best bet. I can't remember offhand if I've seen them in Gander and I'd really be surprised to find one in Dick's. I know Hillside (they have a gun shop near the range you'll be at on the 29th.) has sold them in the past, but not sure if they still do. As a last resort, lots of guys will have extras you might be able to borrow.
     
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