For years I've been bouncing from one gun to another but have finally (I think) settled on one. I've always been very interested in hearing about guys who go for years shooting the same gun. They are content with it and usually very consistent shooters. I would be interested in hearing how long some of you have been shooting the same gun. Thanks, Mike.
bought mine new in 1983 ok hadn't shot anything in the last 2 years but have always used the beretta 680 when I was serious so over 25 years has been shot down the barrel wished I had all that money back now that I shot out the end of the barrel.
10th trap-gun is MX8 with PFS, 6 years...also a new record, and when it goes it will be because I no longer have the time/money for trap...hopefully never. Cheers-Graham.
40 years with the same Browning Broadway bought new in 1970 . I wonder if it counts as the only original part is the receiver and forend wood. Custom stock about 35 years ago and longer 32" o/u barrels about 6 years ago.
Nye on 4 months now with my Browning XT. I know, it's a long time, but she's such a good old friend and i could never part with her.. At my age, she'll certainly outlast me.
I have been shooting the same "tricked out" Remington 3200 for all games for about ten years now and have been successful in Skeet and Trap which is what I primarily shoot.
We all know its the gun, when I find the one that stops missing when I raise my head I'll stick with it. Plus they are all so pretty, nice to have more.
For many years I changed guns about every three years. But, I have been shooting my K-80 for< I think< about 25 years. With that gun and the PFS I have on it, I don't have to buy another gun. All I have to do is change the POI with the adjustable rib, move the position of the trigger and change the stock adjustments. I can make my K-80 into a very different gun simply by turning a few screws.
I never make a change in the gun unless I have 2-3 consecutive days of very poor shooting. Some years I make no changes, other years I make several changes. I find it much easier to make a little change in the gun than it is to make a change in my mental attitude. Changing my gun does not work as well as changing my attitude, but it sure is easier.
"20yard" hit the nail on the head. I'm in that ongoing search for the gun that is not full of misses. I know there is one out there for me, i just haven't found it yet. Leo and Harlan and the likes seem to have found them a good one.---Matt
It's been almost 3 years now.. without me getting another shotgun.. When I start shooting trap again????? well??? I'll probably take out my original Remington 1100.. Start from my beginning.. back to basics.. or my first Seitz.. Both have logged alot of rounds with me.. I do want the new short rib Perazzi.. but that's not in the budget for this year..
Well BigBore has no idea how to compete in ths sport. Budget doesn't really apply as the gun is an asset, by accounting rules you take cash off the balance sheet and add the new asset. They offset each other it's all good. Spend hundreds more to shoot and get an occasional $15 payout and call that profit. Now when you need a new gun its best to use new cash that way the old asset is still valued at original cost.
First 20 yrs with Mod 12, singles avg. has never been as good with all makes of trap guns since. Jerry
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