i want to get a new shotgun soon, but i am on a tight budget. what would be the better buy:
a) a used Ruger Red Label all-weather (synthetic)
b) a new stoeger condor

both in 12 gauge with the longest available barrels for clay shooting. what would be the better buy? any thoughts on either?
this would be my first-ever gun (i’m 18) and would be used for clay shooting in a friend’s yard with plenty of space.

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As the title says, I live in WA and want to buy a shotgun in OR for clay shooting and personal/home defense. I have no problems with the law and am 20 years old.

Can someone explain to me how I would do this? Could I take the gun home same day? I just need a breif overview or a link to the gun laws (I have tried but couldn’t find it). I want to do everything legal and above the table.

Thanks for any help.

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I’ve been shooting an old 1960s Remington 870 Wingmaster that my dad passed down to me. The recoil is manageable but stout even with the lighter loads (since it’s an older Wingmaster it only takes 2.75" shells). I’m looking to purchase a new pump and try to preserve the old antique Wingmaster. I’m 99% sure I’m going to wind up buying the Benelli Supernova. My question is, will the recoil feel "softer" with the Benelli considering it’s newer and has the Comfortech stock and recoil pad? The Wingmaster is so old it doesn’t even have any recoil pad. When using the same loads in each gun can I expect the Benelli to have more manageable recoil? I want to do a lot of clay shooting on my property with it and don’t want my shoulder to be all beat up. By the way I’m 6 feet tall and weigh around 170 pounds.
Thanks everyone for your replies, I really appreciate it. I’m a bit confused as I’m getting conflicting reports. Some are saying recoil is lighter on the Benelli and others saying it’s brutal. I would love to get more opinions on thee supernova as I’m looking to make a purchase soon. The only other gun I’ve considered is the Browning BPS. I will mainly be shooting clays with 2.75" shells with 1oz to 1-1/8oz shot. To the person suggesting an auto, I currently own a 1100 20 gauge from the 90s, I just prefer the pump for reliability as my 1100 has problems ejecting certain shells.

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As the title says, I live in WA and want to buy a shotgun in OR for clay shooting and personal/home defense. I have no problems with the law and am 20 years old.

Can someone explain to me how I would do this? Could I take the gun home same day? I just need a breif overview or a link to the gun laws (I have tried but couldn’t find it). I want to do everything legal and above the table.

Thanks for any help.

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I’ve been looking into shotguns lately for clay shooting, and I’ve narrowed my choices to these two shotguns. I would like something reliable with lower recoil.

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Hello. I would like to get involved in clay shooting but I am a complete beginner. I’ve never even held a shotgun before. I am English.

I know there are two different types of double-barrel gun; over and under/ side by side. I will need the former for clay shooting I believe.

I have a couple of questions, I’d be very grateful for any help…

With these double-barrel guns, is it possible to fire both barrels at the same time…or can you only shoot one after the other?

I am a fit 22yr old lad, average build, with fairly limited funds but not a shoelace budget. What sort of gun should I look at buying, assuming I get on well with my first couple of goes? I know the club will advise me but I’m just eager to start looking through the catalogues! What gauge/ set up etc, and what ammo type or size?

Cheers!

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