New member looking for shotgun

[tvbh40a]

I found this site under one the Oregon sporting Clays site. I am new to the Clay target shooting and excited. Where do I go look for a good target shotgun in the Portland Metro area. Thanks for any help.

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[Kruel J]

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And Welcome!

 

[CountryGent]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[HappyRoman]

welcome, what might you be looking for..?

 

[ob1]

. Where do I go look for a good target shotgun in the Portland Metro area

Well I can suggest where not to go...
avoid SE Foster Rd. ...nuff said

 

[Alexx1401]

I found this site under one the Oregon sporting Clays site. I am new to the Clay target shooting and excited. Where do I go look for a good target shotgun in the Portland Metro area. Thanks for any help.

How much do you want to spend and what kind? I take it you have started doing this? There is something in pretty much every budget but you need to decide which type of action you want first. Most will go either Over and Under or auto for what you want. After that it's a matter of how much you want to spend. I would start with a club/ range. See if you can rent or try some to see what you like first.

 

[Lilhigbee]

The three most important aspects of a shotgun are fit, fit and fit. If it doesn't fit you, you will not shoot it well and you will be frustrated. If there is a trap range nearby go hang out there. Talk to the shooters and find out who knows about fit. Have them observe you holding a few different guns. They will get a pretty good idea of what will work for you. Custom stocks are a pricey option but they will fit!!

Good luck and welcome to the Forum!!

 

[Oryguner]

Wherever you go to shoot, gun club or sporting clays facility...talk to the guys there. There may well be a bulletin board with stuff for sale as it's been my experience that trap shooters love swapping gear around. At the very least some of the more experienced guys should be able to help you with start up recommendations.

 

[tvbh40a]

Thanks for the help. I tried a 391 Beretta and a MX-8 Perazzi. I am a southpaw, ;(. I'll just have to poke around I guess. I am a buy once kind of guy with 'some' patience. I thought there might be a target gun specialist in the Metro area.

I saw a LH Perazzi on the Cabela's web site. $$$ But I don't know if they are a good investment

 

[tvbh40a]

Well I can suggest where not to go...
avoid SE Foster Rd. ...nuff said

Well that was easy enough to figure out.

 

[Lilhigbee]

I saw the Boise location and didn't figure you were close by. Portland Gun Club on SE 174th just south of Powell would be a good place to start. Was just shooting there this afternoon.

 

[bsa1917hunter]

Thanks for the help. I tried a 391 Beretta and a MX-8 Perazzi. I am a southpaw, ;(. I'll just have to poke around I guess. I am a buy once kind of guy with 'some' patience. I thought there might be a target gun specialist in the Metro area.

I saw a LH Perazzi on the Cabela's web site. $$$ But I don't know if they are a good investment

Perazzi's are usually a good investment. Even the left handed models. There are quite a few left handed trap shooters out there. Here are some models of shotguns I'd suggest looking at:

1. Browning BT99
2. Browning Citori trap
3. Remington 870 wingmaster. LH model if you can find one.

I'd also do like my buddy lilhigbee suggested and visit the Portland gun club and talk to those guys and check out the board there. They usually have shotguns listed there and most of the shooters there would love to help you out. I've been there and have shot some of their money shoots. Keep an eye out for upcoming meat/money/turkey shoots. A lot of guys will be there with guns for sale. There's also a great bunch of guys (or should I say rowdy group of guys) out in Camby that would love to help out a newbie. Good luck with it...

 

[Lilhigbee]

Portland Gun Club Turkey Shoot tomorrow, starting at 10:00am. Decent weather and I'll be there.

 

[bsa1917hunter]

Portland Gun Club Turkey Shoot tomorrow, starting at 10:00am. Decent weather and I'll be there.

Hmmmmm. I remember shooting in a damn blizzard and taking home a lot of meat one year.........You need to talk to Trainer and get him to go.... That guy is good with a shotgun.....

 

[Lilhigbee]

Didn't know about it until we saw the flyer there today. I'll text him and see if he is up for it.

 

[bsa1917hunter]

They still have parts of I-84 closed, or I'd be considering it.....



Yes, it's my "duck gun".....

 

[bsa1917hunter]

I found this site under one the Oregon sporting Clays site. I am new to the Clay target shooting and excited. Where do I go look for a good target shotgun in the Portland Metro area. Thanks for any help.

Welcome to the site. Hope someone here can help you out with what you need. I'm down to my last left hand 870 wingmaster, or I'd probably have something you'd like. That 870 is going to be with me until I die though. I have a lot of memories with that old shotgun. It doesn't look like a good trap gun, but it's taken a lot of money and meat home...

 

[Larrytpdx]

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[rl280]

I to am cursed with lefthandeditis. Also shot thousands of round of trap in my younger years, almost all with a right handed Rem. 1100. Very reliable, soft on the shoulder, just make sure you ALWAYS wear eye protection as the still burning powder is painful.
Good luck!

 

[Certaindeaf]

Just spitballin' here but I'd say figure out what gun you want and then get it.