Author Topic: Skeet Gun (Read 558 times)

Kentone · « **on:** June 21, 2004, 06:14:07 AM »

Hi Guys,

I need a slide action skeet gun,anybody making these?

Thanks

Bob_K · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2004, 06:29:41 AM »

I don't know of any Skeet specific pumps being made these days. Remington has a 870 Trap model, though. Put a Skeet RemChoke in it and viola', a pump Skeet gun.

dukkillr · « **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2004, 11:38:15 AM »

you can find Model 12's in skeet. any of the big production pumps have a choke tube system that allows you to use any choke you want, including skeet, or cylinder bore.

tony212 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2004, 10:31:20 AM »

I'm not sure about this, its been a long time since I had anything to do with trap or skeet but If Im not mistaken the stock on a trap gun has different measurements than a regular stock. I think they built the lead into the stock. Since trap is shot with all targets going away the lead is built into the stock so you hold the gun ahead of the target. That is also the theory behind the high ribs on trap guns.
Remington used to make an 870 skeet gun. Im not sure if they still do but a trip to their web site will tell you. If you buy a trap gun and convert it I think you might have to change the stock too.
Tony212

dukkillr · « **Reply #4 on:** June 22, 2004, 11:10:06 AM »

you're correct... trap guns have high ribs and high cheek pieces... it allows you to see targets that are lower than you would normally be able to see... unfortunately that's of little help with skeet when most shots are crossing rather than straight away. skeet guns are usually designed to be quick and have very open chokes... trap guns are just the opposite... it's not uncommon to see a 32" barrel on a trap gun, it's not uncommon to see a 24" barrel on a skeet gun.

Bob_K · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2004, 05:12:22 AM »

While Trap ribs and stocks are designed to shoot higher than Skeet (to account for rising birds), that is at the common Trap engagement distances, generally 34-36 yards for 16 yard Trap. The pattern will not be as high at 21-23 yard engagement distances common in Skeet, and the Skeet choke will be more open, too. Between the more open pattern and the shorter ranges, the Remington Trap gun should be able to put its pattern on the clay bird without significant handicap.