Barrel and choke choices for clays.

[BoomStick82]

Hey all, I just have a couple of quick questions. I'm hoping to learn how to shoot some clays here, and was wondering which barrel I should take. I have an 18.5" with chokes, as well as a ported 28" with chokes for my mossberg 500. I only have IC and Modified chokes right now, should I get some others?

Finally, is there anyone in the mid-missouri (Jefferson City - Columbia) area that would like to show me the basics?

Thanks,
BoomStick82

 

[TrapperReady]

For clays, a 28"-32" barrel seems optimal for most people. At a beginning stage, I'd screw in the IC tube and from then on not worry about choke (although if you're only shooting trap, the MOD may work better).

 

[BoomStick82]

I know the length is good, but I'm concerned about the porting causing a problem.

BoomStick82

 

[TrapperReady]

There are lots of ported guns used for clays. The Browning 425 I've used for years came with factory porting. We even added porting to my wife's O/U when we had a bunch of other work done. I wouldn't worry about it.

I wouldn't use a ported gun in a duck blind with other hunters, but for shooting targets, I think it's fine.