RE: Shot Gun for Skeet???
A "few hundred" is pretty vague...but I'd opt for an 870 magnum (shoots the 3" shells for turkey and ducks) or Mossy 500 or whatever their step up pump is. (NOT the one that's even cheaper than the 500, 535 I think) or the benelli nova. All are quality pumps, which means they fit around the $300 mark...will last a lifetime, can be put through all types of torture, and make you smile when they shrug it off. Pick which ever "feels" and "points" the best for you.