john faul Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) Hi lads I currently shoot some DTL and ABT recreationally. Last saturday I scored 90-264 and my best has been 96-280. and abt 77 and 84 I normally shoot at informal clays with friends and at un registered shoots. Im hoping to get more involved in the registered shooting here in ireland The gun I use Is an old perazzi mx8 with 29 3/4 " barrels. I know a few experienced shots and they seem to be of the opinion that I would be better off with a 32" barreled gun If I want to improve. With their help I have raised the stock with a comb raiser as the gun was shooting flat. or to rephrase better the stock was low I have used a 32" kemen and I shot 5/5 with it and It felt nice. Im 6ft 3" if that makes any difference. I would like to anyones opinion and take on this please and what upgrade they would reccomend if any all feed back welcomed. I have been looking at kemen km4's at around £2800-£3000 and a fairly fresh perazzi mx8 at £3100 but this has 30 3/4" barrels. Many thanks in advance john Edited September 4, 2012 by john faul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 5 shots can't tell you anything mate so put that on the back burner. The fractionally longer barrel won't hold you back any at your current level, if ever. Get yourself some decent coaching from someone with a good track record of turning out competitive trap shooters and Ito out your technical and mental game for a couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Your scores suggest there is absolutely nothing wrong with your current gun. I used to shoot sporting - many years ago - with a 28" O/U. I won a degree of competitions. I moved on to 30", then 32" and have never shot as well. Long barrels guarantee nothing. As a generality - they are slower and steadier. I don't want to start World War 3, but comb raising on a fat shooting gun is fine for trap, but nothing else. I agree with Ed. Spend your money on some lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 nothing wrong with a 29-30 inch trap gun Ihave shot loads of 100 straights with mine Deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillmouse Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Yup, keep the gun and spend on the coaching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john faul Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Appreciate all the replies lads thank you Now to find a good coach in Ireland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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