wwillson Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 The winter double trap league is about to start our club. The only shotgun I own is a Remington 870. I have been encouraged by some and discouraged by others to shoot doubles with an 870. Having never shot doubles before, I would like your opinion.Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Well..... It can be done done but you are at a real disadvantage. Chucking the pump can cause you to lose sight of the second target. It will also cause you to shoot the second target farther out. Not good. I would go ahead and try it. I have seen some remarkable things done with an 870 on the skeet field. It's all a matter of practice. If you feel confident enough to do it, go for it. Remember, if you can do better than just 1 other shooter that has an O/U or an Automatic, you just proved to yourself and your fellow shooters thats it's the Indian and not the Arrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steves Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 I have trouble with stationary targets trap etc is way too much for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLH70 Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 My dad shot doubles with a 870 Wingmaster for years, I say go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 I'm not one to really care all that much about my scores, or how my scores compare to the others in the squad. Don't get me wrong, I do like to do well, but scores are just scores. I'm going to give it a shot, might be fun!Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLH70 Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Look at it this way Wayne, if it doesn't work out then you have the perfect excuse to buy that Perazzi that you have been wanting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Look at it this way Wayne, if it doesn't work out then you have the perfect excuse to buy that Perazzi that you have been wanting. You mean a Krieghoff? I wish.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Ah, a Krieghoff K-80 two barrel set. $14k+. First 100 straight-priceless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLH70 Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Bahh, Ford, Chevy.... Actually,for years I used to be a regular spectator at the Grand American when it was held just up the road from me in Vandalia, and I saw a lot more P-guns than K-guns. I am guessing that had more to do with economics than with quality though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 In International Skeet and Trap, the "P" guns are much more common. They are lighter and the triggers are much easier to repair quickly. In American Skeet, the "K" gun is the most popular with Kolar a closing second. "P" guns are a distant 3rd.In American Skeet, weight is not a problem because you start with a "high gun". My K-80 with Briley Ultimate Ultralight tubes weighs over 10.5 pounds with the Precision Fit adjustable stock. It took some time to get used to the extra weight but now I wouldn't trade it for anything else. It really smoothed my swing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 The I occasionally shoot two different K-80's at our club. They are balanced so well that it feels effortless to swing them to the target.Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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