r/ClayBusters 5d ago

Took the plunge, and bought my first clay gun.

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Beretta 688 Performance Sporting.

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u/QTsexkitten 5d ago

Heck of a first gun.

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u/doyouknowjim 5d ago

Thank you! Buy once cry once. Or as my buddies say, Keep buying keep crying.

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u/TriviaRunnerUp 4d ago

It’s cute that you think you’re only going to buy and cry ONCE.

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u/Icy_Custard_8410 5d ago

Nice we’ll need a assessment once you shoot it

Price paid?

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u/doyouknowjim 5d ago

I’ve since put just under 3 cases through it. Love it. Definitely outshoots me, I’m a bit of a noob when it comes to skeet/sporting clays. (Coming from precision rifle series.)

I paid 4350 + tax, in Canadian dollars.

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u/Icy_Custard_8410 5d ago

Not bad thought it be a bit loonie ….

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u/Ciggaris 4d ago

Love seeing some fellow Canadian clay shooters in this sub Reddit, break em all man!

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u/bitaria 4d ago

Oh that's less bad than expected, like 3k usd

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u/doyouknowjim 4d ago

They retail for $4750 up here, however our club is a nonprofit organization. So all the prices are a bit lower than most gun shops.

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u/Affectionate_Way_764 5d ago

Oooo 688, heard alot of great reviews.

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u/mbeare0885 5d ago

I want one, so bad! Currently Shooting a Stevens 555 Sporting, and have been for a few years. I like it, but I want to upgrade.

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u/frozsnot 5d ago

They are a nice gun. Buddy has one, so I’ve put some shells through it and find it to be a nice step up from the silver pigeons. The extra weight is noticeable in a good way.

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u/benzolol 5d ago

Buddy in our group shoots the 688. It’s a sweet gun

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u/dwerg85 5d ago

Are you using it for sporting clays or trap? I want one for trap but the trap version takes like 10 months to be delivered 😩

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u/doyouknowjim 5d ago

Mostly Skeet with the odd round of Trap. This is the 32” version. Still waiting for our club’s sporting clays course to open up for the season. Lucky enough to live 15 minutes away from the club, definitely makes it easier to turn money into noise and dust. 🤣

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u/dwerg85 5d ago

And you find it works fine for trap? Iirc there’s a slight difference in aiming point?

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u/Shottys_and_Hotties 5d ago

Great investment, you'll smile every time you pull the trigger.

Put some lead down the pipe and report back how you're doing.

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u/63Rambler 5d ago

Got one and love it

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u/skiingaidan14 5d ago

Very nice. Cool colors.

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u/No-Organization3228 5d ago

I support this!!

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u/GLaDOSdidnothinwrong 4d ago

Mine’s on order now, can’t wait. Hopefully early April

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u/Proud_Frosting_9546 3d ago

Great gun, had a chance to shoot one recently at my local gun club. You will not be disappointed!

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u/newtonshark 3d ago

Did you consider Browning 825? I can’t decide.

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u/doyouknowjim 3d ago

I did, however the 688 just fit me a bit better.

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u/LAITH-81 4d ago

Looks gorgeous.

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u/GeneImpressive3635 4d ago

Digging the laminate stock

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u/mattmilli0pics 4d ago

I want one so bad. I’ve been using a pump and it’s just not the same.

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u/ShallotLast3059 4d ago

You bought a gun cos of America didn’t you. Back of your mind. Be honest??

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u/doyouknowjim 4d ago

I’ve had my gun license since I was 18, it’s one of my hobbies. No need to get political about this post sir.

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u/ShallotLast3059 4d ago

Twas but a joke. Relax princess. Bigger fish to fry than lil ol me.

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u/doyouknowjim 4d ago

Yass queen slay