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Originally Posted by Frank237
Shot an 1100T for trap for many years. (Back in the old days when almost all of us shot 3 dram, 1 1/8 ounce loads) They certainly are easier on the shooter than most anything else.
For whatever reason the Benelli's are even MORE SO...very soft recoil. And I believe they hold up better as well.
Not that an 1100 doesn't withstand tens of thousands of rds before needing some O rings and a new recoil spring. They are workhorses for sure.
Dozen years back I bought a Kreighoff K-80 for skeet and SC. 12 gauge gun with a 20/28/.410 tube set. I always wanted a high end O/U and found one that was unfired at a very good price. I absolutely LOVE the gun. The precise fit and superb finish. It reminds me of a Swiss watch. Choke tube gun too, which allows it's use for both Sporting Clays, a singles/doubles gun for Trap as well as a good Skeet gun.
But....it simply beats me up in 12 ga form. Especially with heavier 1 1/8 oz loads for long SC shots.
I'm tempted to peddle it and just snag a Benelli auto.
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When I go shooting every one else there has an over under. Many kreighoffs and what they all talk about. Although I shoot a few hundred rounds to there few rounds. Most of the members shooting are older though. I am just starting off at professional trap throwers. I have realized quickly though I was much better with a manual trap thrower and my mossberg 590A1. haha
It is humbling to start off with a new gun and hit 3-4 out of 75 clays the first time out. The manual thrower I was getting 8-9 out of 10. So just need some practice and relearn basic skills.