It opened the last time I tried, but I haven't tried in a little while. Frankly I forgot I had the darn thing.
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It opened the last time I tried, but I haven't tried in a little while. Frankly I forgot I had the darn thing.
Hayes30,
Being in the business you do know the 1100 was available for 3" shells. I know a lot of skeet and trap shooters and they use 2 3/4" shells.
Papaw
Being in the business you do know the 1100 was available for 3" shells. I know a lot of skeet and trap shooters and they use 2 3/4" shells.
Papaw
I like Scheels setup a lot because they have everything (with the exception of the really expensive stuff) out where you can get to it, pick it up, and shoulder it without a salesman constantly bugging you. I would suggest going and looking around, at least--they usually have quite a few used guns, also.
When I was looking to buy a shotgun a few years ago I went down prepared to buy an 870, but ended up with a Browning BPS because I liked the way it fit better. Also thought it had significantly better fit & finish than new 870 Wingmasters, and liked that the action ejected shells to the bottom instead of out the side.
When I was looking to buy a shotgun a few years ago I went down prepared to buy an 870, but ended up with a Browning BPS because I liked the way it fit better. Also thought it had significantly better fit & finish than new 870 Wingmasters, and liked that the action ejected shells to the bottom instead of out the side.
That would mean getting a used gun and not knowing what condition it is in without taking a very good look at it plus there are not many places that sell good used guns any more and the ones that do have them way over prices. Plus an older Remington 1100 3 inch Magnum will work with Magnum 2 3/4" shells and Heavy Field loads in 2 3/4 inch. But it will NOT function with Light Field or Target 2 3/4 inch ammunition like newer gas operated shotguns are capable of doing And since many target ranges now will not allow Heavy loads to be shot it practically makes the shotgun useless for target shooting, or even just general practice.
Once you handle a pump for a while, you can run shells thru it at a pretty fast clip (not quite as fast as a semi-auto). I've owned an 870 for 38 years now. Not quite as pretty as the day I bought it, but I've never had any problems with it.
I know that Scheel's in WDM has a gunsmith on staff, or did a couple years ago.
I would also not prefer a pump for shooting skeet/trap/sporting clays only, but would ideally go for a decent over/under or side by side. You can find a basic o/u or s/s right at that $500 range.
For reference, I own or have owned a Benelli Super Black Eagle (12ga), Winchester SX3 (12ga), Browning Goldhunter (20ga), Huglu 201a (12ga side by side). I have also spent some time shooting a Browning Citori (12ga), Benelli Nova (12ga), and a Remington 870. I think that is all of them...
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I would be wary of a cheap autoloader in that range cycling the light target loads. I don't have any experience with a cheap autoloader so I reserve the right to judge for myself. I'm not saying its impossible, just that I'd be wary.
FWIW regarding gauge, I have shot a lot of sporting clays with guys shooting 28 gauge and they destroy the clays just as well as I do (if not better) with my 12 gauge. I wouldn't have any hesitation buying a 20 gauge if I were the OP. Shells would be a bit cheaper as well. 28 gauge shells can be a bit tricky to come by, so probably not best for OP.
Remington 870 is a solid gun, but it's definitely worth the coin to go wingmaster. Huge difference between stamped vs. machined. I've got an 870 that's been just sitting since I don't like the feel of it compared to my Winchester 1300.
I believe I pointed out that a 3" model was available, but my Buds shot 2 3/4" shells only. At least that is what I thought I posted.
Papaw
Papaw
I have nothing to contribute but just wanted to post that this is a pretty cool thread (better than reading the ISU/UNI game thread!).
My shotgun is my old man’s Winchester 97 (as in 1897) although it was a late model made in 1952! Heck, the shells in the boxes downstairs are older than most of the posters here. Anyway, the whole thread made me a little nostalgic about growing up in a small Iowa town and going out hunting which I haven’t done in decades.
I think I can probably still rely on the old 97 if we face a zombie apocalypse.
My shotgun is my old man’s Winchester 97 (as in 1897) although it was a late model made in 1952! Heck, the shells in the boxes downstairs are older than most of the posters here. Anyway, the whole thread made me a little nostalgic about growing up in a small Iowa town and going out hunting which I haven’t done in decades.
I think I can probably still rely on the old 97 if we face a zombie apocalypse.
