The past weekend I participated in a sporting clays event. I already own a very nice sporting clays shotgun, but it's doesn't fit me properly. The result was a very sore cheek and shoulder after only 100rds. Shotguns are of personal preference, however I would love to hear what you guys are buying or recommend. It's time to buy something new!

Don't know what you are a currently using, but if a good one like you said, an adjustable comb may solve the problem.

A good O/U SC shotgun that will suck up enough recoil should run around 8pounds. In a semi you can go lighter, but even then many balance them out to around that.

Fit and a good balanced shotgun with some weight go a long way in allowing one to enjoy a lot of concentrated shooting.

The 1100 comp synthetic is a whale of a deal IMO, comes with an adjustable stock so you can get a proper fit.

I shot one of Boy Scouts 1100 comp 2 weeks ago and wow!! The softest shooting 12 gauge I ever shot....felt like a 28 gauge. This is the most popular Remington shotgun the last several years.

I'm not totally partial to over & unders, however I prefer them over a semi. Ben considering a Berreta 686 pigeon grade. Anybody here have experience with this model.

Know a fellow who had over 50,000 rounds out of one of the 680 series before he replaced the locking lug. Couple ejectors broke in that time, but he pounded that shotgun hard and didn't take all that good care of it.

A workhorse shotgun.

Sako,
all the Beretta 68x series are about the same. Probably the best bang for your buck would be a SPI or a White Onyx Sporting (has 30" bbls and a heavier stock), which is the one I have. A lot of my friends in Peru put thousands of rounds through the Silver Pigeons while hunting, and no complaints.

The 687 and uppity SPs number (III-V) are just "finer" but not better, as mechanics are the same.
The 682 is indeed a different beast and price.

I was at American Shooting Centers yesterday and they had a flyer for a 686 on sale, I believe $1800 which may be steep depending on condition.

The "B" gun is never a mistake, For an all around gun for sporting and trap 32 inch barrels seems to be the norm these days. Just keep your eye out for a clean used Beretta.

Doc