Equipment · Skeet · 1 answer · 1.73k views · 0 votes · posted by John McCarthy
Ideal Barrel Length For International Skeet?

I've been shooting mostly American Skeet but I would like to try Olympic Skeet. I currently have ...

The standard barrel length for Olympic Skeet is 28 inches. A longer barrel makes it more difficult to recover for the second target in doubles.In non-International Skeet disciplines, such as American or English Skeet, 30-inch barrels are becoming more ... Read More
Equipment · Browning A5 shotgun · 1 answer · 1.26k views · 0 votes · posted by Andrei Erdoss
What Is The Value Of A New Browning A5?

I was looking at a 12 gauge and I was wondering what the price might be. Thanks

Bob - 21 Reputation
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The price depends on the condition of the gun and the length of the barrel. Cabela's is selling new ones for around $1,400. Some people on wiki Answers said you can't find one under $600.   Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 1.47k views · 0 votes · posted by Jon Lee
Can Someone Explain What 50/50 Or 60/40 Means When It Comes To Shotguns?
Coach Bill - 151 Reputation
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50/50 means the gun shoots flat. On a patterning board if you center the shot, the pellets of the pattern will be distributed approx. 50% above the middle line and 50% below the middle line. A gun that shoots flat has the middle beat and the front beat... Read More
Equipment · Skeet · 1 answer · 1.28k views · 1 vote · posted by Janet Miseta Robasky Nielsen
Won Silma M70 In 1997, Never Been Shot And Never Talked To Anyone That's Ever Heard Of One, Just Wondered What Its Worth?
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Depending on the gauge, the value varies between $725 - $825. This estimate is according to Jerry Lee's "Standard Catalogue of Rifles and Shotguns". You can see it for free on Google Book too. Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 2.82k views · 0 votes · posted by John McCarthy
What Is A Slide Release For A Shotgun?

I was reading a review for a Remington 870 and came across this term.

Mike Kite - 11 Reputation
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With pump action shotguns like the Rem 870 and Mossberg 500 they lock forward if no rounds are present in the gun I believe, my 500 locks forward and has a small catch on the side of the trigger guard which releases the fore end slide to come back. The... Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 1.54k views · 0 votes · posted by Jon Lee
What Is The Correct Position Of Finger On The Trigger?

I got a new gun stock and I am looking to have it fit for me. Is there a correct position or is i...

Pad of the index finger Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 1.38k views · 1 vote · posted by Sonia
How To Tell Choke Size?

I recently bought a new shotgun with built in chokes and I can't figure out the choke sizes. What...

Most manufacturers should indicate the choke constriction somewhere on the barrel. It should at least be listed on the data information on the box if the gun you purchased came with the original box. It may not be spelled out but in some type of symbol... Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 1.2k views · 0 votes · posted by Andrei Erdoss
Does Switching Between Shotguns Affect Shooting?

I'm wondering how much of a difference there is between guns.

Rodolfo Leon - 31 Reputation
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Makes a huge difference if the guns have difference in weight. I went from shotting my 9 lbs Remington to shooting a 7 lb Benelli and the swing weight was way off for skeet. Trap and sporting clays may be a bit different. Read More
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