12ga Shotguns

Bravo · 03-11-2007, 02:36 PM

Hey guys,

I've recently found interest in bird hunting and sporting clays and was wondering if any of you have advice on what 12ga shotguns are somewhat affordable and reliable. Also, any advice on where to purchase them at the best price would be great.

My only limitations are the gauge, I'd like it to be 12ga. I'd also prefer O/U or Semi-Auto to Pump Action, just because I find it difficult to shoot doubles with a pump action.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

knightRider · 03-11-2007, 02:54 PM

remigton 870 mag pumps where its at or over and under

Bravo · 03-11-2007, 03:38 PM

My brother has a Remington 870 Express Mag and I love it, but if possible I'd like to get a faster shooting action. His shotgun is as tough as nails, but I'm not sure if I could get the speed needed to shoot double clays.

Being a huge fan of Remington firearms, anyone ever shot one of these?

Remington SPR310™ Over & Under

freakingout · 03-11-2007, 03:41 PM

I shoot double clays with my Mossberg pump...takes practice...but it's really fun. But then again, I like a challenge. Charles Daily has some semi-auto's I've seen for a decent price...somewhere around $300. About their reliability...I couldn't tell you. I've got a Beretta semi-auto and love the thing to death. Pricey...but it'll last a lifetime.

Dallas · 03-11-2007, 03:49 PM

Do you have any friends or acquaintences from whom you could borrow different brand shotguns and try them for yourself? Pump, semi auto, side by side and over and under plus brand names and price ranges will give you a wide range to choose from. If you're going to shoot both targets, hunt and possibley use it for self defense, I would recommend a pump gun. Personally I'm a Mossburg fan, but of course others have their own preferences. Unless you find a good sale, chances are Charles Daly is about as cheap as your going to get.

Midas · 03-11-2007, 04:30 PM

Remington 870

Snijro · 03-11-2007, 06:01 PM

mossberg 500 good and cheap price too

lefty o · 03-11-2007, 07:42 PM

stay away from that cheap @$$ russian/remington O/U. it wont take the beating of shooting competetively. pump guns really are less than optimal when shooting doubles. how big your budget is, will affect which gun to choose.

Moss500Bantam · 03-11-2007, 07:56 PM

Well, if you don't want a nice pump like a mossy. There are some pretty nice OU's by Stoeger in the Condor line. They even have an awesome looking 16 OU. The guage of gentlemen.

Firearms - Condor - Stoeger Industries

troy2000 · 03-11-2007, 10:20 PM

I like my side by sides. But then again I've never really done clays, except off the tailgate of my pickup with a WallyWorld thrower. That's good for teaching yourself to drop to that second trigger, instead of pulling the first one twice...

I also like my bolt-actions, but I'll admit there might be more practical shotguns.

Lng Rng · 03-12-2007, 12:02 AM

I have shot stogers, but I think they had bad recoil, could have been the stock fit though. And I would stay away from the 16 gauge, their shells are very tough to find, steel being close to impossible. I would shoot some shotguns that freinds own, then decide. I would really consider an 870, it will give you years of good use.

03-11-2007, 02:36 PM	#1
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,775 Trader Rating: (0)	12ga Shotguns Hey guys, I've recently found interest in bird hunting and sporting clays and was wondering if any of you have advice on what 12ga shotguns are somewhat affordable and reliable. Also, any advice on where to purchase them at the best price would be great. My only limitations are the gauge, I'd like it to be 12ga. I'd also prefer O/U or Semi-Auto to Pump Action, just because I find it difficult to shoot doubles with a pump action. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

03-11-2007, 03:38 PM	#3
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,775 Trader Rating: (0)	My brother has a Remington 870 Express Mag and I love it, but if possible I'd like to get a faster shooting action. His shotgun is as tough as nails, but I'm not sure if I could get the speed needed to shoot double clays. Being a huge fan of Remington firearms, anyone ever shot one of these? Remington SPR310™ Over & Under Last edited by Bravo; 03-11-2007 at 03:40 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

03-11-2007, 04:30 PM	#6
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,703 Trader Rating: (0)	Remington 870 __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

03-11-2007, 10:20 PM	#10
troy2000 Resident Armed Liberal Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 9,090 Trader Rating: (0)	I like my side by sides. But then again I've never really done clays, except off the tailgate of my pickup with a WallyWorld thrower. That's good for teaching yourself to drop to that second trigger, instead of pulling the first one twice... I also like my bolt-actions, but I'll admit there might be more practical shotguns. __________________ If a million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing. -Anatole France

03-11-2007, 02:54 PM	#2
knightRider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: you know where Posts: 2,581 Trader Rating: (0)	remigton 870 mag pumps where its at or over and under

03-11-2007, 03:41 PM	#4
freakingout Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Opelousas, LA Posts: 118 Trader Rating: (0)	I shoot double clays with my Mossberg pump...takes practice...but it's really fun. But then again, I like a challenge. Charles Daily has some semi-auto's I've seen for a decent price...somewhere around $300. About their reliability...I couldn't tell you. I've got a Beretta semi-auto and love the thing to death. Pricey...but it'll last a lifetime.

03-11-2007, 03:49 PM	#5
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,591 Trader Rating: (0)	Do you have any friends or acquaintences from whom you could borrow different brand shotguns and try them for yourself? Pump, semi auto, side by side and over and under plus brand names and price ranges will give you a wide range to choose from. If you're going to shoot both targets, hunt and possibley use it for self defense, I would recommend a pump gun. Personally I'm a Mossburg fan, but of course others have their own preferences. Unless you find a good sale, chances are Charles Daly is about as cheap as your going to get.

03-11-2007, 06:01 PM	#7
Snijro Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 93 Trader Rating: (0)	mossberg 500 good and cheap price too

03-11-2007, 07:42 PM	#8
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,691 Trader Rating: (0)	stay away from that cheap @$$ russian/remington O/U. it wont take the beating of shooting competetively. pump guns really are less than optimal when shooting doubles. how big your budget is, will affect which gun to choose.

03-11-2007, 07:56 PM	#9
Moss500Bantam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 253 Trader Rating: (0)	Well, if you don't want a nice pump like a mossy. There are some pretty nice OU's by Stoeger in the Condor line. They even have an awesome looking 16 OU. The guage of gentlemen. Firearms - Condor - Stoeger Industries

03-12-2007, 12:02 AM	#11
Lng Rng Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0)	I have shot stogers, but I think they had bad recoil, could have been the stock fit though. And I would stay away from the 16 gauge, their shells are very tough to find, steel being close to impossible. I would shoot some shotguns that freinds own, then decide. I would really consider an 870, it will give you years of good use.