Shotgun stock "cast"

I know this in a different direction, but have you thought about a mossberg 935? They are relatively inexpensive and have a top tang safety which is good for us lefties. I am thinking of picking one up for duck hunting. I have a Benelli sbe2 which is my dedicated Turkey/predator gun and has an optic on it, that's why I won't use it for duck hunting since I'm too lazy to take off the sight. The mossy is neutral cast, cheap and a decent value and patterns as well as more expensive guns do.

As far as cast goes I can say it makes a world of difference. I have a Beretta 686 that was fitted and bent by beretta and it is like an extension of my body.
 
OK, so maybe I'm not horrible about upkeep. I clean and oil all my guns at least once a year, but to my buddies who shoot competition, that's pretty much never. Usually a good once-over before and after the hunting season. Anything that's seen a bunch of fun rounds might get a boresnake and a good wipe down. It might be the beating my gear gets that's the real issue.
 
If your looking for an auto many come with shims for lefty cast-off such as my Benilli Ultra-light. Also the safety is reversible. Mine weight just under 6 pounds. The gun has a tough paint finish and the stock is covered in some type of plastic laminate. Mine has taken a beating and held up well. I was worried about the graphite rim but it has held up also.
 
Other than coyote hunting I can't see the need for a third shot, a limit is a limit. Even coyote hunting I shoot an shotgun/rifle combo gun. Took my old French Robust out this morning to the public hunting grounds behind the house and killed a limit of Teal, Widgeon and Mallard (7 total) and only fired the second barrel once and that was a double on teal. I always try and make the first shot count and not rely on the others in the gun.

I really like having a two trigger double as I leave a #4 goose load in the left barrel and a #6 duck load in the right and have an instant selection without having to fumble around trying to switch loads. It works even better on a SC course to have a instant selection of chokes for the stand without having to fool around with tubes or selectors.

A Robust kind of morning.



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Just get any auto with shims so u can set it for left hand, simple. Or get a beretta 686, sell the right hand wood, and get left hand wood. Cast may be neutral on many guns like browning but consider that toe out is often not neutral and set for a right hander. The gun with shims is teh way to go unless u want to cough up the money. Shotgunworld is the place to ask about this stuff. There is endless hours of reading on the topic.
 
Thanx again for all the input guys, you guys saved me from wasting a good bit o cash! I finally got a chance to fondle the Berretta a300 yesterday. Even better, I ran into a buddy of my dads who happens to be a huge wing shooter, as I was looking at it. I got a good lesson in fitting/shotgunning, and another thumbs up on the a300. Tonight I'll bring one home!
 
You did a wise thing. You gathered information and made a calculated and informed decision.
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I wish I had done that a few times in the past .....
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I sure think so! Took it home, broke it down, swapped the stock spacer/plate and safety to the proper side and gave it a good cleaning. Then we went out to a friends farm for a little break-in and bird chase. The first 7 shots broke clay (8th missed but it was all on me) and shots 9-12 were hits as well. I'll take that for the first time out! We were running low on daylight, so I only had a chance to run about 35 rounds down it before we went out for pheasants. It seems to fit and handle very well so far. The birds didn't show up, but I'm feeling ready when they do! Again, thanx to everyone for all the input, it truly was a big help.
 
I have a Beretta AL 391 and I am a lefty also. With the right shims in the stock the gun points where I look. There is no comparison to a shotgun that is fitted for you. Thats the nice thing about the beretta you can adjust the cast and drop to fit you. Get with an experienced skeet shooter that knows about proper fit and you will be amazed at how it will shoot. Shotguns have come a long ways in the past few years when it comes to fit and performance. The key is getting the gun set up for you.
 
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