Recommend a Trap/Skeet O/U under $2K

chillman · Mar 7, 2018

dreadpirate said:
REBATE?! Hmm. 10% on $1600 is a good rebate.

DAMN YOU!

Got the check in 1 week

dreadpirate · Dec 2, 2018

dreadpirate said:
BERETTA 686 SILVER PIGEON I - SPORTING (COMPETITION) MODEL for $1,802.39 (includes shipping) from Grab A Gun. very tempting ...

No more; $2148 at grabagun now. Might as well buy it at Bass Pro

Rockzilla · Dec 7, 2018

Brownings old Belgium made Citori, Broadway, fit, finish
and just shoot great..

-Rock

fireup · Dec 15, 2018

Not to hijack the thread but I’m kind of in the same boat. Was looking at the citori sporting vs silver pigeon. I try to get out to loch raven a few times a month. Nothing crazy. Want something dependable that’ll keep up with my slow learning curve. Was able to briefly shoot a silver pigeon the other day and really liked it. Might head down to pg since I was told they have ones to rent. Would like to try my hand with a citori. Does anywhere around here rent them or possibly know someone who’s knowledgeable about fitting that could help me out? I know people say it’s usually one or the other but I’d like to make sure.

dreadpirate · Dec 15, 2018

fireup said:
Not to hijack the thread but I’m kind of in the same boat. Was looking at the citori sporting vs silver pigeon. I try to get out to loch raven a few times a month. Nothing crazy. Want something dependable that’ll keep up with my slow learning curve. Was able to briefly shoot a silver pigeon the other day and really liked it. Might head down to pg since I was told they have ones to rent. Would like to try my hand with a citori. Does anywhere around here rent them or possibly know someone who’s knowledgeable about fitting that could help me out? I know people say it’s usually one or the other but I’d like to make sure.

You can always go to Bass Pro and shoulder both, no obligation to buy.

fireup · Dec 15, 2018

dreadpirate said:
You can always go to Bass Pro and shoulder both, no obligation to buy.

That’s definitely on the to do list. Might wait until after the holiday rush. I always feel like I’m being a pain handling guns and not ready to purchase. Especially bass pro where everything is under lock and key. Was hoping to shoot a couple rounds with both to really see how they handle

Racer Doug14 · Dec 15, 2018

DP, have you narrowed your selection down any?

dreadpirate · Dec 16, 2018

Racer Doug14 said:
DP, have you narrowed your selection down any?

dreadpirate · Dec 16, 2018

fireup said:
Was hoping to shoot a couple rounds with both to really see how they handle

I don't know of any "Browning shops" at any of the local Trap and Skeet ranges; they seem to be Beretta. Maybe in Northern VA. (?)

fireup · Dec 16, 2018

dreadpirate said:

She’s perty. Nice pick

Racer Doug14 · Dec 16, 2018

That's the "crossover" model? Held one at DSG, before the stupid, felt nice.

dreadpirate · Dec 16, 2018

Racer Doug14 said:
That's the "crossover" model? Held one at DSG, before the stupid, felt nice.

CXS (i.e Crossover Skeet). Would have been ok with a CX. I don't want the higher rib CXT trap. Shoulders nicely and I shot a Citori White Lightning a couple of times and liked it. I wanted to like the Beretta, but this one just shoulders better.

dreadpirate · Dec 26, 2018

dreadpirate said:
CXS (i.e Crossover Skeet). Would have been ok with a CX. I don't want the higher rib CXT trap. Shoulders nicely and I shot a Citori White Lightning a couple of times and liked it. I wanted to like the Beretta, but this one just shoulders better.

My only regret is that I did not consider a model with both 12 and 20 gauge uppers. Unbeknownst to me, you can't just go out and buy an extra upper for these O/U guns; they are fitted individually. It's not like an AR where you can just slap a 300 blackout upper on your existing lower

Pinecone · Dec 27, 2018

You can buy sub gauge tubes.

https://www.briley.com/c-238-tube-sets-and-tube-set-accessories.aspx

Aamdskeetshooter · Dec 27, 2018

dreadpirate said:
My only regret is that I did not consider a model with both 12 and 20 gauge uppers. Unbeknownst to me, you can't just go out and buy an extra upper for these O/U guns; they are fitted individually. It's not like an AR where you can just slap a 300 blackout upper on your existing lower

That’s one reason I recommend Beretta’s over Browning’s. Lots of barrels and wood out there for Berettas. I’ve never seen a separate Browning barrel for sale. I’ve seen Beretta barrels that went right on, no fitting required. Usually the ejectors need to be timed. Not a major job for a gunsmith.

dreadpirate · Dec 27, 2018

Pinecone said:
You can buy sub gauge tubes.

https://www.briley.com/c-238-tube-sets-and-tube-set-accessories.aspx

I might just do that, thanks!!

dreadpirate · Dec 27, 2018

Aamdskeetshooter said:
That’s one reason I recommend Beretta’s over Browning’s. Lots of barrels and wood out there for Berettas. I’ve never seen a separate Browning barrel for sale. I’ve seen Beretta barrels that went right on, no fitting required. Usually the ejectors need to be timed. Not a major job for a gunsmith.

Very interesting; lots of great info here.

jimbobborg · Dec 27, 2018

dreadpirate said:
Very interesting; lots of great info here.

When I have a question about something I'm not familiar with, someone here probably knows the answer, usually from personal experience.

Pinecone · Dec 28, 2018

dreadpirate said:
I might just do that, thanks!!

Someday I would like to get a complete set custom fit for my 325.

Best would be with carrier barrel set.

EliteContent · Dec 29, 2018

I have a Silver Pigeion I, 12 gauge, 28 inch. Very lightly used.

Putting out a feeler for a trade for a Duck Gun.

Let me know what you have.

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