The Sporting Clays Classic

[Bill Murphy]

And getting harder to find as collectors sniff out the double trigger guns.

[Wild Skies]

Originally Posted by Greg Baehman

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.

Well, as predicted, this beautiful Sporting Clays Classic is marked as SALE PENDING -- despite what some naysayers wrote regarding the price. Must have been the versatility of choke tubes, the very slight muzzle flare and the gorgeous Claro walnut that the Sporting Clays Classic brings to the table that led to the quick sale.

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

[Mike of the Mountain]

That is a nice gun. Choke tubes would be wasted on me though as I'd choose two choke tubes and they'd stay in the barrels. Probably M/IM.

[Wild Skies]

Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

That is a nice gun. Choke tubes would be wasted on me though as I'd choose two choke tubes and they'd stay in the barrels. Probably M/IM.

Alternatively, if you were to take full advantage of the SCC's versatility you could drop in the SK/SK tubes when Skeet is the game or if you're in a Long Bird competition you might consider the F/XF tubes, or a multitude of any other situations -- you name it. With an SCC you're ready for anything!

[Double Lab]

Originally Posted by Greg Baehman

Alternatively, if you were to take full advantage of the SCC's versatility you could drop in the SK/SK tubes when Skeet is the game or if you're in a Long Bird competition you might consider the F/XF tubes, or a multitude of any other situations that might arise. With an SCC you're ready for anything!

That does make it a versatile gun but I'm with Mike. M/IM will do it all.

[Wild Skies]

Originally Posted by Daryl Corona

That does make it a versatile gun but I'm with Mike. M/IM will do it all.

Is that M/IM fixed choked gun capable of shooting steel? How about when the firepower of 3" loads might be called for? How about Handicap Trap Doubles? Or how about those screaming rabbit targets at 15 feet?

Just think, no more muttering to yourself . . . "I sure wish I had a Sporting Clays Classic!"

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Daryl Corona

That does make it a versatile gun but I'm with Mike. M/IM will do it all.

That’s to open most of the guns I shoot are full and a bit more . And true you either obliterate or miss very few chippers on anything inside fifteen yards . Funny how perspective changes over the years ! When the basis of my shotgunning was skeet quail dove grouse 26” IC/M or S/S were what I wanted . Now typically I want full full and 30-34” for everything although I don’t bother grouse any longer . It’s kinda satisfying when I’m at the local club shooting skeet with those that think they’re the clubs hotshot skeet shooters and I run a round with a 32” SxS hammer gun that’s choked quite tight after they’ve informed me “I won’t hit shit “ .

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Greg Baehman

Is that M/IM fixed choked gun capable of shooting steel? How about when the firepower of 3" loads might be called for? How about Handicap Trap Doubles? Or how about those screaming rabbit targets at 15 feet?

Just think, no more muttering to yourself . . . "I sure wish I had a Sporting Clays Classic!"

You have a good point but for this guy, I don't shoot 3" or steel shot. If I must shoot steel that's what my fixed choke BSS is for. If I'm waterfowl hunting I use ITX or TSS. I can shoot ITX in my Parkers. It has a custom stock and an ISIS recoil system so it handles my waterfowl loads and my heavy crow loads (1 1/8 oz #5 or #6 at 1350-1400 FPS).

[Double Lab]

Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

You have a good point but for this guy, I don't shoot 3" or steel shot. If I must shoot steel that's what my fixed choke BSS is for. If I'm waterfowl hunting I use ITX or TSS. I can shoot ITX in my Parkers. It has a custom stock and an ISIS recoil system so it handles my waterfowl loads and my heavy crow loads (1 1/8 oz #5 or #6 at 1350-1400 FPS).

What Mike said. I find no need for 3" or steel. I find that not worrying about chokes let's me focus on what's important. I bought my BSS way back when they first mandated . If need be I'll use a non-tox load.

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Daryl Corona

What Mike said. I find no need for 3" or steel. I find that not worrying about chokes let's me focus on what's important. I bought my BSS way back when they first mandated . If need be I'll use a non-tox load.

Yeah I got past playing with 3” when I had that hardware store HE Fox . My handloaded 3” 1 5/8 ounce loads were eye opening to say the least !