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Just bought first shotgun.... Thoughts?
Posted on 1/5/13 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 1/5/13 at 12:54 pm
Benelli 12 gauge Super Sport
Plan to start competitive shooting and use for home defense if needed. Are there any recommended accessories or brand of shells?
Plan to start competitive shooting and use for home defense if needed. Are there any recommended accessories or brand of shells?
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Posted on 1/5/13 at 12:56 pm to schexyoung
What type of competitive shooting?
Posted on 1/5/13 at 12:59 pm to schexyoung
What kind of shooting?
Posted on 1/5/13 at 12:59 pm to schexyoung
First shotgun and your ready to shoot competitively?
Posted on 1/5/13 at 1:00 pm to Teyeger
Skeet shooting. I don't have much experience or knowledge, but I really enjoyed it.
Posted on 1/5/13 at 1:02 pm to SportTiger1
quote:
First shotgun and your ready to shoot competitively?
I won't be entering into any tournaments for awhile. Lots more practice to take place.
Posted on 1/5/13 at 1:32 pm to schexyoung
What shells to use depends on what you are going to be doing with it.
If you were really buying it for competitive shooting you should have gotten an O/U. Dont get me wrong, Benelli makes great shotguns but as for competitive shooting of most types an O/U is your better decision.
If you were really buying it for competitive shooting you should have gotten an O/U. Dont get me wrong, Benelli makes great shotguns but as for competitive shooting of most types an O/U is your better decision.
Posted on 1/5/13 at 1:39 pm to schexyoung
quote:i've got a Knight Wolverine 50 cal. that would better be suited for that... give me $50 boot and i'll consider trading...
use for home defense if needed.
Posted on 1/5/13 at 2:28 pm to schexyoung
Team Beretta
J/K
Heck, competitive shooting? I wish I could shoot with both eyes open like the pros!!!
All I see is two barrels!!
I know - I am doing it wrong. Congrats on the gun. In about 5 years I would like an o/u to shoot doves, etc.
J/K
Heck, competitive shooting? I wish I could shoot with both eyes open like the pros!!!
All I see is two barrels!!
I know - I am doing it wrong. Congrats on the gun. In about 5 years I would like an o/u to shoot doves, etc.
Posted on 1/5/13 at 4:22 pm to schexyoung
Congrats on your first shotty!
Firstly I would not use a competition shotgun to defend my home. The barrel will be way too long for maneuvering around corners and all that does is create a hassle for passing through doorways. If its your only option, I guess it'll do but I'd recommend something like an 870 with a smaller barrel. 18" is the standard for defensive shotguns.
As far as defensive loads, any buckshot will do the job. I have 00 buck loaded in my 870 at home. Winchester also makes some defensive slugs that are nice, but I would probably go with buckshot to make the shot pattern a bit larger and increase your chances of connecting. #1 buck is probably the best for defensive purposes since it has a good bit more bbs than 00 and they're still big.
Firstly I would not use a competition shotgun to defend my home. The barrel will be way too long for maneuvering around corners and all that does is create a hassle for passing through doorways. If its your only option, I guess it'll do but I'd recommend something like an 870 with a smaller barrel. 18" is the standard for defensive shotguns.
As far as defensive loads, any buckshot will do the job. I have 00 buck loaded in my 870 at home. Winchester also makes some defensive slugs that are nice, but I would probably go with buckshot to make the shot pattern a bit larger and increase your chances of connecting. #1 buck is probably the best for defensive purposes since it has a good bit more bbs than 00 and they're still big.
Posted on 1/5/13 at 5:16 pm to bapple
Thanks for the info. I'll likely grab my glock .40 that I'm really comfortable if an actual
Home invasion occured.
Excited to own a shotgun, now I need to get comfortable with it and improve my shot.
Home invasion occured.
Excited to own a shotgun, now I need to get comfortable with it and improve my shot.
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