I am starting to shoot trap and am going to look for a gun this weekend. What kind of gun would you suggest? I usually use my husband's 12 gauge but it has too much of a kick. Should I get a semi-automatic?
I am starting to shoot trap and am going to look for a gun this weekend. What kind of gun would you suggest? I usually use my husband's 12 gauge but it has too much of a kick. Should I get a semi-automatic?
Last edited by sybarite; 04-29-2010 at 09:52 PM.
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I agree with MM. Get a 20 gauge dbl bbl and a good set of chokes.
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Thanks for the responses. I'm writing this all down and taking it gun shopping with me. We're heading for Cabela's tomorrow.
I would suggest going out and trying some different guns before buying one. Guys out at the range won't mind letting a lady using their gear to test it out.
A semi-auto 12ga will have reduced recoil. There are also stocks that reduce recoil with piston and spring systems.
My 15 year old daughter loves my 12ga pump shotgun. I put a tactical stock on it so we can adjust the length of pull difference between us and I put on a recoil reducing stock. She hasn't tried the new stock yet.
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I bought a Benelli semi auto 12 gauge. I absolutely love it. Not much kick at all. I got 14 out of 25 clays my first time shooting!
Excellent! Semi-auto is the way to go; good choice.
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