These guns suck for modern shooting shooting #

Published on February 27, 2026
Duration: 1:29

This video reviews a side-by-side shotgun, highlighting its perceived drawbacks for modern clay shooting, such as short barrels and straight stocks. While acknowledging its limitations for complex targets and general market preference, the presenter finds it performs better than expected on simpler targets and is an accessible, fun option despite not being a top market choice.

Quick Summary

Side-by-side shotguns with short barrels and straight stocks are often considered less ideal for modern clay shooting due to difficulties with complex targets. However, the reviewed model performed surprisingly well on simpler targets and is noted as an accessible, fun option, despite market preference leaning towards over-and-under shotguns.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Shotgun Features Considered Undesirable
  2. 00:14Preference for Over and Unders
  3. 00:21Testing Undesirable Shotgun Features
  4. 00:31Suitability for Simple Targets
  5. 00:39Difficulties with Complex Targets
  6. 01:06Public Opinion of the Shotgun
  7. 01:17Shotgun is Good and Accessible

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the perceived drawbacks of side-by-side shotguns for modern clay shooting?

Side-by-side shotguns with short barrels and straight hand stocks are considered difficult to shoot effectively for modern clay disciplines, often struggling with complex targets requiring precise control.

How did the reviewed side-by-side shotgun perform on simple targets?

Despite its perceived limitations, the side-by-side shotgun performed better than expected on simple targets, proving suitable for its design and capable of crushing clays.

What is the general market perception of side-by-side shotguns as a first clay gun?

The presenter suggests that a significant majority, around 98% of surveyed individuals, would not recommend a side-by-side shotgun as a first firearm for clay pigeon shooting.

What type of shotgun does the presenter prefer for clay shooting?

The presenter expresses a preference for 30-inch, multi-choke, pistol grip, palm swell over-and-under shotguns, finding them more suitable for modern clay shooting techniques.

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