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I normally dont recommend cheaper guns, but I got to try out some Tristar shotguns last year. They were surprisingly well made, and were very easy to hit clays with. Even their semi-automatics ran great, which I cant say about mossberg.

http://www.tristararms.com/
I've heard good things about those as well. Never had my hands on one though.
 
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I've heard good things about those as well. Never had my hands on own though.

Well the only ones I can find local for sale are the CZ Drake, Stoeger Condor and Mossberg Silver Reserve. Gonna go fondle them if I get the time.


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I only made it to page 3 before I opened up a new window and started looking for another non-HD shotty. I forgot how much I enjoy shooting 5 stand and sporting clays until this thread. Thanks @Leshaire....and before @Hayata says anything I didn't limp wrist the damn shotgun at Wolf Creek. It was a rental gun and it sucked. :p
 
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I only made it to page 3 before I opened up a new window and started looking for another non-HD shotty. I forgot how much I enjoy shooting 5 stand and sporting clays until this thread. Thanks @Leshaire....and before @Hayata says anything I didn't limp wrist the damn shotgun at Wolf Creek. It was a rental gun and it sucked. :p

Hahaha. I've heard about you and your limp wrist.


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I would say Remington 1100 if it's a Mossberg 930 or 11/87. I've heard a lot of good out of Tristar too never shot one though

Nice one @FatAlbert btw
 

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@Leshaire this is a pretty good deal. I'd prefer the remchoke barrel, but honestly I could leave the improved cylinder in my gun and be happy with pretty much everything I'd ever do with it. I don't think you'd have a bit of trouble getting your money back out of this if you decide it's not for you. If you could get this for $300 I'd call it a steal.

https://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/threads/fs-ft-remington-1100.1384737/#post-6957406
Thats semi auto? Looks good to me.
 

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Damn it's spm. I PMd him but was like a few mins late.


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Go pawn shop hoping for a few. Hell, I picked an old bolt action shotgun up one time for $50 in one. Never know what you will find and many will barter on price.
 
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@Leshaire this is a pretty good deal. I'd prefer the remchoke barrel, but honestly I could leave the improved cylinder in my gun and be happy with pretty much everything I'd ever do with it. I don't think you'd have a bit of trouble getting your money back out of this if you decide it's not for you. If you could get this for $300 I'd call it a steal.

https://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/threads/fs-ft-remington-1100.1384737/#post-6957406
That's a good deal but if you're really getting into sporting clays you're going to want to change chokes at some point. You'll see some pretty long shots on some courses
Edit: nvm just saw it was already sold.
 

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That's a good deal but if you're really getting into sporting clays you're going to want to change chokes at some point. You'll see some pretty long shots on some courses
Its SPM anyways. I may snag the STF 3000 tonight
 
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Chances are you're going to love shooting clays so much the gun won't even matter at first. Once you go a few times and try a couple guns, then you'll really know what you want.

That's kinda what I'm thinking. I've shot before a couple times with some family in Louisiana. An old pump 410 and a pump 12. No idea what guns they were, what chokes, or what type of ammo... but that shit was a blast haha. I think I'll be alright with the Stoeger for now.


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Man, all this sporting clays talk is making me miss it. I need to go again. Rabbits are by far my favorite.
 

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That's kinda what I'm thinking. I've shot before a couple times with some family in Louisiana. An old pump 410 and a pump 12. No idea what guns they were, what chokes, or what type of ammo... but that shit was a blast haha. I think I'll be alright with the Stoeger for now.


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Yeah, if you shot clays with a pump, anything will be a vast improvement.