|
Post by einebierbitte on Apr 18, 2011 23:06:44 GMT -4
primarily for shooting targets!! am a gurl... lol!! left handed, have tried several over the last few months and I think I really like this russian made berretta, single shot that I shot Saturday.... felt very comfortable and heck almost won a round! LOL!!
Any suggestions, this is all new to me, so you may have to explain stuff!! LOL!!
Most importantly, where would you suggest that I go to purchase a shotgun! Don't want to start out uber expensive... would rather build and expand as I gain more experience and become a better shot.....
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on May 9, 2011 14:06:56 GMT -4
Check out Chesapeake Guns, they're local and he usually has a good selection of used shotguns from single shot to pump action. I looked there in the fall, he had a nice 28ga single shot, wood stocks, great shape for only $125. I didn't get it, but it was a nice looking shotgun. He negotiates too if your willing to do it.
|
|
|
Post by einebierbitte on May 9, 2011 14:42:34 GMT -4
Cool, where are they? I never heard of them!!
|
|
|
Post by jetskibrat on May 9, 2011 15:04:25 GMT -4
where can ya shoot around here? C.GUNS is just off Rt50 close to Evans ave on left goin towards Easton, its near Winchester Liquors
|
|
|
Post by bluecrabber on May 10, 2011 6:46:58 GMT -4
What do you want to shoot?
If you want to shoot a shotgun, one of my favorite places is Hopkins in Kennedyville. THey have a sporting clays range. Sporting clays is like trap or skeet, except that each target station is designed to represent a particular hunting scenario. You may have a target that comes at you, or flies directly away, or across in front of you, or even running along the ground like a rabbit!
What I like about Hopkins is the informal, laid back atmosphere. If you arrange in advance, they will provide a "guide" and instruction. But, if you like they will just give you a metered controller that operates each of the stations. You can go to whatever station you like and practice.
I think 50 targets cost about $39. They give you extra targets for breakage etc.
Buy cheap shotgun shells at the WalMart. 100 packs are usually available for about $23.
For the ladies, my recommendation is get an autoloader shotgun. Reduced recoil, makes shooting a lot more fun when you are not getting beat up!!
Have fun! Target shooting is a lot of fun and there ain't nothing bad about becoming more familiar with firearms.
Best regards, BC
|
|
|
Post by einebierbitte on May 10, 2011 7:15:36 GMT -4
explain to me an autoloader?
|
|
|
Post by speedergurl68 on May 10, 2011 7:56:04 GMT -4
*grin* it loads...automatically
|
|
|
Post by einebierbitte on May 10, 2011 8:24:22 GMT -4
duh....
|
|
|
Post by speedergurl68 on May 10, 2011 10:13:34 GMT -4
;D no...really Taken from the "Gun Dictionary" - Autoloader - A firearm that automatically loads the next cartridge to be fired into the chamber either upon the pull of the trigger in an open bolt design or upon the firing of the previous round in a close bolt design. Over time this term has been shortened to just "auto" and sometimes "automatic" thus creating confusion between a full-auto firearm and a semi-automatic firearm. See?
|
|
|
Post by einebierbitte on May 10, 2011 10:59:20 GMT -4
yes, I see... You still have to load the shell right? So what's auto about it?
I guess what this means that you or I don't have to close the weapon and do the chck chck sound that is so cool in the movies..... Right?
|
|
|
Post by bluecrabber on May 10, 2011 21:45:55 GMT -4
The "click" sound you hear in the movies is typically the sound made by a slide action or "pump" action shotgun. Puts the fear of God in bad guys who are familiar with the sound.. With any shotgun or other firearm action, you have to initially load the shell or shells into the gun. In an autolaoder, or automatic, or sometimes called semi-automatic you do an initial load but with each pull of the trigger a new shell is loaded into the chamber. All you have to do is pull the trigger for each new shell. With other actions, you would have to manually operate a slide, or a bolt to chamber a new shell. The benefit of an autoloader shotgun is not speed. Professionals have demonstrated operating a pump action shotgun just as fast as an autoloader. The benefit is reduced recoil. To automatically chamber a new shell, part of the exploding gas is captured and used to push the action back and pick up a new shell. Or, in some shotguns a spring action is used. In either case, redirecting some of the exploding gases or using a spring action reduces the recoil of the shotgun. Some of the newer autoloader are very "soft" on recoil. Nice for a young shooter or a small woman.. Search YouTube for videos on autoloading shotguns. There are lots. Here is one that gives you an idea: Best regards, BC
|
|
|
Post by einebierbitte on May 11, 2011 7:45:18 GMT -4
Thank you BC!! I thought that was what you meant. I believe my last shot gun that I shot (see first message) may have been an auto loader... Of all the different guns I shot this year at the Turkey shoot, that one had the least recoil. It was very comfortable, sleek etc. my only issu was closing the gun, I literally had to put it between my legs and snap it shut.....Other than that I liked it!! I also liked this one pump action as well, but it really bruised my shoulder good!!
I am all excited!! I can't wait till I get my own!! and can start practicing so I can win all the money next year!!
|
|
|
Post by freefallin on May 11, 2011 15:24:35 GMT -4
great info on here but I would go with a slide action (pump) especially as a first gun. Get used to doing it all manually and get proficient then maybe down the road, go up to an autoloader. I have seen too many times a novice shooter shoots twice or double taps after lowering the weapon since the next shell was automatically chambered and their finger was still on the trigger and they did not engage the safety. With pumps, or revolvers with pistols, or bolt action rifles, I am always conscious of what is in the chamber - a live or spent shell.
I compare it to driving, I first learned to drive a manual transmission so I got used to the workings and the gears and then went finally went to an automatic. Actually my vehicle now is the first automatic I have owned! Similar to my guns, all the shotguns are pumps, rifles bolt action, and just bought my first auto last year.
Vegan Momma should join in on this discussion - lol
|
|
|
Post by einebierbitte on May 12, 2011 10:47:12 GMT -4
LOL!! ^
I am all for proper gun safety!! LOL!! But I believe when I do get around to purchasing, I am going to start with a single shot! I think that is safer at least for me!!
|
|
|
Post by Frank on Oct 14, 2011 11:48:55 GMT -4
|
|
|
Post by einebierbitte on Oct 16, 2011 23:42:33 GMT -4
Ok, I bought two.... A Winchester something or rather pump and a Remington 1100....
|
|