The problem with all clay target shooters is that they get so use to using only one style of gun that they become very rigid in what they can shoot well. They like heavy, high comb guns, with wide fore ends and such great barrel weight that they swing like a 4X4. This goes for Skeet, Trap and Sporting Clays shooters alike. They see the best shots using 9-10 pound guns and use the same thing.

As a reformed clay shooter I now can shoot equally poor scores with O/U, SXS, Pumps and Autos. My bolt action efforts are worse because I can not work the bolt with a bad shoulder and only rarely break doubles with on shell. One trigger or two does not matter. Splinter or beavertail does not matter. Straight, prince of wales or full pistol grip does not matter. To me it is like blonds, redheads and brunets. Men may have a preference but only real old men turn down a free shot at or with one of the others. You are not that old are you? Load two shells and have fun.