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Bill:
I hesitate to ask this, as it might be like the perennial Glock vs 1911 holy wars, but will hope for the best.

My son took up trap this year (he's a freshman).  If he decides he's going to stick with it after this year I'm going to get him a gun of his own.

Does any store in Lincoln have knowledgeable staff when it comes to trap guns?  I'm looking for slightly better than entry level.  Probably in the $700 range.

Based on personal experience I'm leaning towards a Remington 870 trap.  The Cz's seem to be going for quite a bit less, but I don't have experience with them outside of shooting some of their pistols.

I checked DE guns and they don't seem to handle Remington. 

Suggestions? 

Dan W:
You need to visit Guns Unlimited...they specialize in trap grade shotguns and equipment. Scheel's has trap guns but I am not sure they have someone to help you decide

Another resource is your local trap clubs Bulletin board for sale items.

Long term I would strongly consider an O/U or Trap single barrel if you can justify the initial cost, as they will last much longer under continuous use.

One gun and done? Browning Citori O/U

Bill:
Thanks Dan, but I don't think buying a Browning is even remotely justifiable in this situation.  I'll talk to GU, but they don't have anything on their web site I would consider buying if I intended to stay married.

Let me stress, this is for my son, who is 15.  He is new to trap shooting.  He has a history of losing interest in activities, like all kids.  I have to be economically realistic in what is reasonable to spend.

SemperFiGuy:
You can use the gun you've already got.   Or borrow.

That is, if you have any kind of a shotgun whatsoever (field or single-barrel break open, etc.), preferably in 12ga. (but a 20ga will work for openers), then you could let your son shoot that shotgun for a season or so to get him started.  Even a side-by-side.

Any shotgun that will put a decent pattern downrange will work for a season to learn beginner trap rules, ropes, and practices.

Then if he sticks with it (which is always subject to the whims of a teenager) by then you'll have something specific in mind and you will have some solid experience in the sport.   Then you can make a good, solid informed purchase.

You will hear all kinds of arguments about fitting the shotgun to the shooter, best starter gun, yada-yada-yada.

And.............Most of what you hear will be more or less true.

Nevertheless, just about any pump, semi-auto, break-open, double, O/O shotgun will break clays.

When he goes for the regionals or nationals, then that's the time to think Krieghoff, Perazzi, or even a Browning Citori, whatever.   And if he gives up the sport, you get your shotgun back.

FWIW,

sfg

Les:
Lots of kids do just fine with field grade shotguns, although adjustable stocks are nice.  I sure wouldn't sink  money into an actual trap gun till you're sure he'll stick with it. 

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