sporting clays anyone?

[Nullifier]

So we just moved south of Tampa and the new house is right around the corner from fishhawk sporting clays. I used to comp shoot pistols years ago and still go to the range alot. However I went with a buddy a few months ago to a trap range and loved it. I am now ready to get into this sporting clays or trap thing. Sporting clay place is sweet and owners and staff real nice I went in today to check it out. I met a guy who is selling a cesar guerini saur 12ga for $1200 and am thinking of buying it. It is alot for a newb to start with but I know that I will grow into it. Any advise or recommendations on finding an instructor or any of the other gear I will need.

[(smokey)]

I shoot clays as often as I can. It is cheap and tons of fun. And honestly I do not understand those expensive fancy shotguns. I have tons of fun with a cheap *** benelli nova or 870. Just have a couple chokes you can swap between depending on skeet or trap and you are fine.

As for other gear I cannot say. I really just like throwing them up and blasting away so all i need is a shotgun and some extra rounds in the back pocket.

[HillbillyfromAL]

Benelli makes the sweetest auto loader I've ever put up to my shoulder. I bought my wife one in 20ga the Legacy, and I've got a SBE2. I've shot everything with mine over the years. From turkey to clays, doves, ducks, grouse, and goose. I used to like my cheap old 835 ultimag, but after getting that Benelli I've never looked twice at a another shotgun. Not to mention how clean they run. No I'm not affiliated with them, just a very happy customer. Don't drop the money on anything before you try a Benelli. The new Vinci is balanced more like your over/unders if you have the preference. Good shootin

[hansonian]

I'm on the north side of Tampa and was talking with some buddies about hitting up Silver Dollar Shooting Club in Odessa to shoot some clays. I regularly hit the range with my pistols and rifles but it's been years since I've shot any trap. I've got a 870 Wingmaster and it's held it's own against higher dollar shotguns.

I don't have any gun buying advice but since you're somewhat local if you'd like to get out and do some shooting sometime shoot me a PM.

[CDMartin]

Sportin Clays, Trap, and Skeet are wonderfully addictive. I shoot at Palatka Skeet Club and Flagler Gun Club. If you are looking into buying an O/U, you can't go wrong with a Ceasar Guierini. They make O/U for JP Sauer. Just make sure its a sporting gun, at least 30" with a 3" chamber. If its a field gun, it can make the sport uncomfortable. Have fun and welcome to the addiction.