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Originally Posted by Larry Mason
I have a SBT. But am wondering what guns folks use for these shoots. I have just joined a gun club to learn to shoot trap and skeet. My Beretta 687 ultrlight is too light but the guys at the club know I want to shoot my doubles. They are frowning on it. The SB is the only raised rib Parker I own. Do any of you have your guns fit, put tubes in them for other gauges, etc.
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I too have visited trap clubs wherein the members turn their noses up at all guns that are not afixed with do-dads. The members of the club I am a member of don't care what gun anyone shoots for anything. Nice guys. I shoot a Parker SBT and the guys admire the gun. One of the best shots in the club shot an unaltered Browning Auto 5, he died and a new member bought his gun and it is treated as a fine relic.
My gun is as stock as it can be and I am shooting some pretty good scores, so I'll never do anything to it. Your Parker SBT was made when trap shooting was all the rage and guys were pretty savy about what a trap gun should be. The only thing I might consider adjusting would be the LOP if the gun doesn't fit...fit is important.
Take your time and learn to shoot your gun well. It will take a few rounds to figure out where it shoots. Watch some videos that show you where to point your gun when you call for the bird. Your Parker will have a perfect trigger and the lack of a safety is great too! Eventually the members of your club will eye your Parker with envy.
My advice, for what it's worth, is don't do anything to your Parker (except maybe LOP) and shoot it with confidence. IMO there is no better trapgun made.