semi-auto or O/U for an all around shotgun.

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My Affinity cycles 1 oz targets loads. It wouldn’t until I had run around 200 shells through it. I think any Benelli/Franchi/Stoeger inertia should cycle 1 1/8 loads with minimum velocity of 1100 FPS. Anything less is hit or miss, especially in 3.5” chambers.

Speaking only for myself when I shoot skeet(which isn’t often) I’m going to use one of my gas guns for the recoil attenuation they offer over inertia guns.
 
I have a couple of inertia style shotguns. One Beretta does not like light loads, but another Beretta has no problems I have a Benelli Ultra light that has no problems. Before I bought the Outback, I had heard that it is possible to get a issue with light loads. Now, I do not know the Mechanics of shotguns like all the guys that do heavy trap shooting. Buy did look up some info and saw this at Midwest Gun Works for a inertia ov. . Is it possible to adjust a semi? I have heard there are some fixes available. I am sure some of the more knowledgeable guys on this forum know them if available.
Is it possible new shotguns need a little break in time? Could not tell you.

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the trigger has nothing to do with being able to shoot light loads in a pump-semi shotgun(may not recock the hammer in a semi), recoil sets the trigger up for the second shot in a o/u with a inertia trigger, with a mechanical trigger you can just pull the trigger again and the gun will fire as it has two hammers.
 
It would be nice to shoot the light loads since I have the stuff to reload them, for now the little i shoot normal 11/8 oz are fine. Like I said it will be hunted with more the any clays i shoot. I would like to find someone to go duck or goose hunting with, I never did that before.

there is some state land were they stock some birds. Where i like in ny is very close to pa and nj so that's always a option.
 
Down where I live there is very good duck hunting. Especially like Currituck NC. Where they raise a lot of good Retrievers. That said, most of these guys belong to Clubs.I use to belong to one many years ago, but gave up Ducks. Those boy's love the swamps and nasty weather a lot of sitting. Actually love is a mild word for them. It is in their blood. And you can bet they love their dogs. Hopefully you can find a good club. Good Luck.

Ps, I have state land where they are going great jobs with quail mgt. Also, I do not know about your state. But Turkeys have seen a huge increase. And Turkey hunting is a lot of fun. I no longer have a good bird dog.
 
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Jeb Stuart said:
Down where I live there is very good duck hunting. Especially like Currituck NC. Where they raise a lot of good Retrievers. That said, most of these guys belong to Clubs.I use to belong to one many years ago, but gave up Ducks. Those boy's love the swamps and nasty weather a lot of sitting. Actually love is a mild word for them. It is in their blood. And you can bet they love their dogs. Hopefully you can find a good club. Good Luck.

Ps, I have state land where they are going great jobs with quail mgt. Also, I do not know about your state. But Turkeys have seen a huge increase. And Turkey hunting is a lot of fun. I no longer have a good bird dog.
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Ya we have good turkey hunting in New York, just hard to find land to hunt. I have the bad luck off seeing deer when turkey hunting and Turkey when deer hunting lol. There are some clubs around but very pricy.
 
troy fairweather said:
Ya we have good turkey hunting in New York, just hard to find land to hunt. I have the bad luck off seeing deer when turkey hunting and Turkey when deer hunting lol. There are some clubs around but very pricy.
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So plan a trip out West; just remember you need to put in early in the year for a tag. Some states allow guides a certain number of tags for paying clients. Fair chase means no sitting in a tree stand, but climbing ever upwards, glassing, stalking, etc.
 
troy fairweather said:
i was not saying i would buy a gun form there high price store, or get advice from them. but the only good thing about the place is there a chance to see many different guns in one place. i can judge a gun pretty good all the ones were are talking about i never had my hands on them to see for my self. i used a cheap 12ga verona auto for almost 20 years i know it was cheap but pretty good for there price back then.

no need to apologise
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Best place to see (and try out guns would be at a large tournament where the vendors will have their wares on display to look at and shoot.. Second best place would be your local trap/skeet/sporting clays club. bring a flat of nice ammo, be polite and ask folks if you could try their gun in exchange for a box of that primo ammo (and give them your empties if they reload) and you'd be surprised at how folks will be glad to help you out.
 
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So plan a trip out West; just remember you need to put in early in the year for a tag. Some states allow guides a certain number of tags for paying clients. Fair chase means no sitting in a tree stand, but climbing ever upwards, glassing, stalking, etc.
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Ya I would love that. Money is tight me being out of work. I am trying some state land around here so maybe get lucky there.
 
George P said:
Best place to see (and try out guns would be at a large tournament where the vendors will have their wares on display to look at and shoot.. Second best place would be your local trap/skeet/sporting clays club. bring a flat of nice ammo, be polite and ask folks if you could try their gun in exchange for a box of that primo ammo (and give them your empties if they reload) and you'd be surprised at how folks will be glad to help you out.
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The club by my house is like to join it,s $60 a year after the first year of $160. The tournament idea is a good one, I will keep a eye out.
 
Small game and birds as well as 5 stand...O/U all the way. I hate trashing the field, either hunting or targets, so the semi and pump are out of the question. 20ga with removable chokes will do everything you mentioned.
 
As a guy with a 40-year-old Remingron 1100, who has lusted after an unaffordable Beretta Silver Pigeon for shooting skeet and everything else, but can't afford it, I am blessed with what I have.
 
I loves me some 1100's...If I could find a nice 16 ga and a 28 ga priced within reason I'd be just about around the world with them...:)

Stay safe.
 
Went to a indoor range the other day, in the wall the have a used Beretta for $325 I nice shape. Think it said A2 ? cant remember. Felt pretty good in my hands, but when I shouldered it with my eyes closed i saw almost the hole rib. So I don't think that means it fit me. If that is the right model is that close to the A300 in fit.
 
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i saw almost the hole rib.
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If you could see maybe a half inch of ramp up to the bead, it would shoot high for you, at least 60/40, possibly 70/30 on a pattern board. I actually want at least a 60/40 for my shotguns, I don't like to have to cover my targets up and possibly lose them behind the barrel. If you have 2 beads on the gun, they should be making a figure 8, that is about an ideal 55/45 pattern.
 
kudu said:
If you could see maybe a half inch of ramp up to the bead, it would shoot high for you, at least 60/40, possibly 70/30 on a pattern board. I actually want at least a 60/40 for my shotguns, I don't like to have to cover my targets up and possibly lose them behind the barrel. If you have 2 beads on the gun, they should be making a figure 8, that is about an ideal 55/45 pattern.
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ya felt like the barrel was pointing up. So just a little is good. I normal aim low when shooting so I can see what I am shooting. This felt way to night tho. So maybe the rib like on the franchi maybe better for me. Shooting them would help a lot.

Thanks for the info.
 
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