I've shot all types of guns ever since I was a boy. I have even hunted game. My experience with shotguns is limited to using them with slugs. I have recently been introduced to skeet and love it. Any recommendations for a good gun to start with?
Others have already given great advice, but I will give my thoughts. If you want to stay in your price range, check out the Beretta A300. The gun is very versatile and if you enjoy skeet, you will probably also enjoy trap and sporting clays. As long as the A300 fits you, it would serve you well in all clay sports. I didn't see anyone mention the A300, so I thought it was worth mentioning. I own one and it has served me well.