[ShotgunPro]

17yr old cousin wants a semi-auto shotgun for clay pigeon shooting and maybe deer hunting. I told him a Moss 500 pump but he wants a semi-auto. Doesn't want to spend more than $500. This will be his first shotgun he has owned. Any suggestions?

Not sure if this will stick for him or if its a fab since his best friend competes. Best friend 2yrs ago was number 2 junior in the nation and was given a Caesar Guerini Gun priced at $10,000.

 

[ShotgunPro]

In that price range there are only a few choices for a new semi-auto. Weatherby PA-08, Mossberg 930, and Tristar Viper G2 come to mind.

 

[ShotgunPro]

Used Rem 1100 Set Up The Way He Needs

They also made L.H. models. Lots of accessories and barrels still around. Worked for me. HB of CJ (old coot)

 

[ShotgunPro]

I agree with a used 1100 too. I just bought one 28" threaded barrel with 3 chokes for $425.

A shotgun for clay means a lot of shooting, so fit is very important. The 1100 is still the shotgun that fits me best, so I keep buying them.

 

[ShotgunPro]

used 1100 i bought one for 350 and it worked great and looked beautiful on a skeet feild!!!

 

[ShotgunPro]

Agree with the 1100. It was my first shotgun at at 14 and it's been my trusted field and competitive shotgun for a decade since. Get one and don't look back, a great gun!

 

[ShotgunPro]

1100, 1187 used would bs a good bet. If he wants new he might check out the stoger 2000.