The Sporting Clays Classic

[Wild Skies]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Some time back, I was informed on this site that there are more than one variation of the Sporting Clays Classic choke installation. One variation seems to have more flare than the one pictured here. The one pictured here shows very little or no flare. The other variation shows a very visible flare. They may have been a very early SCC, maybe a prototype.

Once upon a time, a long, long, long, long time ago, I heard that that if a person hears something enough, something that has been repeated over and over and over again, so much so they start believing it themselves -- and then they go on repeating it . . . and then others that have heard it go on repeating it . . . things such as a very visible flare or bulging to a Sporting Clays Classic's muzzles comes to mind.

Bill, would you please post a pic of any SCC with a very flared muzzle? (Oh, that's right you're unable to post pics. ) So, at the very least, please refer us to a link on this site that documents an SCC with a very flared muzzle and I'll start believing it, too. Until then, I believe you're dreaming.

[Wild Skies]

I hear that Trump shoots a Sporting Clays Classic.

[David C Porter]

With a 12" straight edge I show about 1/16" gap. Just looking at it you really don't notice the barrel flare.

[Bill Murphy]

Greg, all I know is that, many moons ago, I was offered, face to face, an SCC that had a muzzle flare that I could not live with. I don't have pictures and I don't have the gun. I just know I wanted an SCC and couldn't live with the flare. If I were offered an SCC today without a bulge, I would jump on it. By the way, this has been discussed here before and posters much more experienced than I discussed the two different varieties of SCC. The pictured SCC is very nice with no apparent flare. I would love to add that gun to my Repro collection.

[Wild Skies]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

***Snip*** By the way, this has been discussed here before and posters much more experienced than I discussed the two different varieties of SCC. ***Snip***

Bill, would you please lead me, via a link if you're able, to one of those discussions where the two different varieties of the SCC were discussed?

[Bill Murphy]

Greg, I love your essay that combines humor with sarcasm with a bit of irony injected. Of course I can't give you the link you requested. The point I made was that I once "did not buy" a SCC because of the muzzle area of the barrels. That point has nothing to do with our conversation or your gun. Again, your SCC is beautiful and I would love to own it.

[Wild Skies]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

***snip*** If I were offered an SCC today without a bulge, I would jump on it.***snip***

Here you go Bill, seller says the barrels have no flare out for the tubes! Nice wood, too!

https://www.gunsinternational.com/gu...n_id=102782392

[Bill Murphy]

Price would have some minor consideration in making a deal.

[Wild Skies]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Price would have some minor consideration in making a deal.

IMO, the asking price of $7995 for this SCC represents great value considering the versatility, condition and rarity of this particular model. Of course, you’re free to come up with your own opinion regarding value.

I was curious about the seller stating “Barrels are dead straight, no flare out for the tubes.” So, I sent the seller a message asking for a pic that would address that claim, he promptly sent the pic which confirmed what I suspected — this SCC does have a very slight flare in the muzzle area — just like all SCCs. He has edited his listing slightly and now states “Barrels appear to be dead straight.” So, I guess if you’re one of those that cannot live with barrels that appear to be straight, but really aren’t; this is not the gun for you.

[Chuck Loveless]

I just purchased a SCC and it came with 6 chokes. Did yours come with all that you show in the case? BTW beautiful block for the chokes, I'll be making one to hold my chokes . Thanks