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BLKDRGN

Recommend an Over/Under Shotgun for Trap/Skeet for Women
« on: July 05, 2013, 02:35:08 PM »
I'm looking to buy a Trap/Skeet shotgun for my wife. We only tried this once before so we don't know much. She tried her friend's 20 gauge over/under and did well with it. She never tried a 12g. Her shoulder was all bruised after. Do you recommend the 20g or 12g? She is 5' 1" if that matters. Also any recommendations on a decent one for less than a grand?
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Kingkeoni

Re: Recommend an Over/Under Shotgun for Trap/Skeet for Women
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2013, 02:50:57 PM »
Definitely a 20 gauge.

You can also have her use "reduced recoil" 12 gauge ammo if you decide to go that route.

A shooting pad or a shirt with a pad built in would help the bruising very much.
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JHanawahine

Re: Recommend an Over/Under Shotgun for Trap/Skeet for Women
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2013, 02:55:18 PM »
20ga o/u...a nice recoil pad &low base shot
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BLKDRGN

Re: Recommend an Over/Under Shotgun for Trap/Skeet for Women
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2013, 03:00:22 PM »
I ordered her this pad. We'll see how it works. I'll be researching and looking to buy a 20 gauge. Any brands and models you recommend?

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00162KJNE/?tag=2ahawaii-20
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scubaru

Re: Recommend an Over/Under Shotgun for Trap/Skeet for Women
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2013, 04:07:46 PM »
Look at the Condor or Mossberg Silver Reserve over/unders at Sports Authority. Fairly inexpensive.
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Bota-CS1

Re: Recommend an Over/Under Shotgun for Trap/Skeet for Women
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2013, 05:09:07 PM »
I may be dating myself, but back in the day the skeet club members used to post stuff for sale on the bulletin board in the club house.  You might be able to score a good deal is you're not set on getting something brand new.  You might even be able to negotiate with the seller on price too!  That's how I got my start.  Good luck to yah!
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OldMose

Re: Recommend an Over/Under Shotgun for Trap/Skeet for Women
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2013, 10:10:24 AM »
Consider a 28 gauge.  Most are built on 20 gauge frames.   Means less kick.   Patterns almost as good as  a 20 and way better than a 410,  imho.    Factory rounds may be more expensive and I wouldn't take it hunting except for doves.
A 20 gauge autoloader is not bad (recoil) but you're looking for an o/u?    I went through a few guns and ended up with a 28 gauge citori  lightning for skeet and doves.   Hurt my wallet but was happy in the end.

Walt
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