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Need Help Buying a Shotgun (Vanity)
4/9/07 | Scottdeus

Posted on 04/09/2007 9:06:42 AM PDT by scottdeus12

Hello all. I'm in the midst of purchasing a shotgun for my Birthday. I don't hunt, but might someday. I'll more than likely be using the gun for skeet shooting. I have two friends who have different opinions; one wants me to purchase a Remington 11-87; the other the Ruger Red Label (Over and Under).

I have a $2,000 cap limit.

Any input would be appreciated!


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Hobbies; Outdoors
KEYWORDS: banglist; guns; remington; ruger; shotgun
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To: scottdeus12

Also, the liberals have it on their new “evil gun list” by name, so you should probably buy it before it gets banned.


21 posted on 04/09/2007 9:47:28 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: scottdeus12

Scott, I do not own a shotgun nor do I know much about them.

I do know that over under shotguns are used for skeet alot.


22 posted on 04/09/2007 9:50:14 AM PDT by stockpirate (A nation that does not honor it warriors will be defeated by a nation that does.)
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To: scottdeus12

Or you just put the keyword “BANGLIST” in your post.


23 posted on 04/09/2007 9:50:24 AM PDT by Yo-Yo (USAF, TAC, 12th AF, 366 TFW, 366 MG, 366 CRS, Mtn Home AFB, 1978-81)
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To: Spktyr

That’s EXACTLY why I’m getting it. My Dad is convinced that sooner or later, the gun-ban will be full-blown, so he’s buying this for me (hence the $2k limit).


24 posted on 04/09/2007 9:51:06 AM PDT by scottdeus12 (Jesus is real, whether you believe in Him or not.)
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To: Spktyr

That thing looks like it has an AK-47/SKS receiver.


25 posted on 04/09/2007 9:51:31 AM PDT by Yo-Yo (USAF, TAC, 12th AF, 366 TFW, 366 MG, 366 CRS, Mtn Home AFB, 1978-81)
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To: Yo-Yo

Thanks Yo, just updated.

-Scott


26 posted on 04/09/2007 9:52:41 AM PDT by scottdeus12 (Jesus is real, whether you believe in Him or not.)
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To: stockpirate

Thanks for the input.


27 posted on 04/09/2007 9:53:08 AM PDT by scottdeus12 (Jesus is real, whether you believe in Him or not.)
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To: scottdeus12

Howevr, i fyou want one for self defense the one in post 2 looks really nice.


28 posted on 04/09/2007 9:59:48 AM PDT by stockpirate (A nation that does not honor it warriors will be defeated by a nation that does.)
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To: stockpirate

Looks like a pirate gun......


29 posted on 04/09/2007 10:01:30 AM PDT by scottdeus12 (Jesus is real, whether you believe in Him or not.)
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To: randog
That is for quail hunting, right?
30 posted on 04/09/2007 10:04:01 AM PDT by verity (Muhammed is a Dirt Bag)
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To: verity

Quail in an enclosed 10x10 room, maybe.......


31 posted on 04/09/2007 10:05:29 AM PDT by scottdeus12 (Jesus is real, whether you believe in Him or not.)
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To: scottdeus12

beretta is making some fine O/U guns, and browning is always a good name. citori is also a quickly becomming a popular name in skeet.

you’ll need to decide whether you want double or single trigger if you’re looking at a double tho.


32 posted on 04/09/2007 10:05:31 AM PDT by absolootezer0 (stop repeat offenders - don't re-elect them!)
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To: scottdeus12

Here are a few things to seriously consider:

1.) Purpose: since you are thinking of skeet shooting, you need to decide on a shotgun that best meets that need. Over and Unders are the choice for serious skeet shooters, as are autoloaders. Both have advantages/disadvantages.

2.) Hold the shotgun. Pick a target in the store, eyeball it. Now, throw the shotgun to your shoulder. Did you automatically go on target, or did you have to adjust yourself, shoulder, head, etc? If you did, find another brand. You need one that you can shoulder, point and fire in one smooth, fluid motion. This cannot be compromised.

3.) Make absolutely sure it comes with interchangable chokes and buy a few extra chokes. Your dealer will help you decide which ones you need.

4.) For what you are willing to spend, there are many choices available to you. Beretta makes a good O/U, as does Ruger. Browning, Benelli and Stoeger are all owned by Beretta, just the more expensive the gun, the better tolerances, wood, etc you get. Unless you are planning on an heirloom, stay away from fancy engravings and fine details, this does nothing for the shooting ability of the shotgun.

5.) If you go with an O/U, decide on extractors or ejectors. Extractors, you manually remove the shotshell; ejectors, you may be running down hulls behind you.:)

I bought a new one myself recently, and I tried the 1800$ Browning Citori, but could not shoulder it properly when I tried to get on target. I bought a 400$ Stoeger Condor Supreme, and shoulder, get on target and fire in one, crisp, smooth motion.

Anyway, find something that fits from a dealer. Don’t go to Walmart or something like that. Find a skeet shooter and have them help fit you to the shotgun, not the other way around.


33 posted on 04/09/2007 10:06:40 AM PDT by shag377 (De gustibus non disputandum est)
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To: scottdeus12

Benelli. http://www.benelliusa.com/


34 posted on 04/09/2007 10:09:09 AM PDT by Hazcat (Live to party, work to afford it.)
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To: shag377

Very good info, thanks Shag.


35 posted on 04/09/2007 10:10:09 AM PDT by scottdeus12 (Jesus is real, whether you believe in Him or not.)
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To: scottdeus12

Well if you are defending your home from and overrun of Democrats cock roaches it will do the job.


36 posted on 04/09/2007 10:11:33 AM PDT by stockpirate (A nation that does not honor it warriors will be defeated by a nation that does.)
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To: scottdeus12

I personally prefer the Red Label over-n-under. Nice balance and feel.


37 posted on 04/09/2007 10:12:07 AM PDT by NonLinear (This is something almost unknown within Washington. It's called leadership.)
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To: Hazcat
Benelli

I 1000% concur. Benelli RULES. Love mine. I have the forerunner to the Super 90 called the M121 and I regularly shoot the pants off doubles and O/U's costing as much as my car.

38 posted on 04/09/2007 10:15:27 AM PDT by ExSoldier (Democracy is 2 wolves and a lamb voting on dinner. Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the vote.)
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To: scottdeus12
When you go to buy it make sure you ask really loud.

I WANT TO BUY A GUN!!!

The guy at the counter will love it.

39 posted on 04/09/2007 10:20:11 AM PDT by SquirrelKing ("When a coin in the carbon pot rings, out of global warming hell a soul does spring." - Timothy Ball)
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To: scottdeus12
I’m happy with my 11-87 and have had a 1100 that I wish I’d never sold.

If hunting is ever on the menu then 11-87 is the way to go as the 1100 is no longer made to shoot magnum shells.

No need to get the 3 1/2” magnum the 3” is fine. Mine cycles the low recoil target rounds just fine. If skeet/trap/sporting clays is on the menu then there are specialty barrels and chokes readily available. I’ve heard that the special skeet/trap chokes don’t perform well in non-target barrels.

If the shotgun comes with the lightweight tapered barrel then you’d need to open up the channel in the forend to fit the larger target barrel. Not difficult, but can be time consuming with just sandpaper and a file. Or just purchase another forend with the wider channel.

Extra barrels run a little over $300. Short for skeet, long for trap. Factory barrels come with most of the target chokes but there are lots of aftermarket chokes that fit the 11-87.

A versatile auto-loading firearm good for hunting and target use with the appropriate barrel and chokes.

40 posted on 04/09/2007 10:20:45 AM PDT by TLOne (All the terrorists want is for us to bow and worship their god. Oh, and let them rule.)
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