Shall we talk shotguns?

[Weldabeast]

1927 Ithaca NID field grade in 20 gauge and a Henry single shot in the same. Neither of which are particularly high end. But I’m happy and I’m happy with the quality of both. The Ithaca has been in my family since 1937 and I’m the fourth to own it.

We have a ithaca super single m66 in 20ga...I'm the 3rd in the family to own. I don't know the year but it's gonna be close to the same as u.....everyone likes shooting that 1...something about the simplicity and little recoil...the 20ga and 22 are always the last to get put away whenever we get to go shoot

 

[BlindBuck]

Any of you 28 gauge guys find 28 gauge shells in bigger shot like 4’s or 5’s? And or use them for pheasants?

Fiocchi makes Number 5, 3", in their Golden Pheasant.


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[Petrichor]

We have a ithaca super single m66 in 20ga...I'm the 3rd in the family to own. I don't know the year but it's gonna be close to the same as u.....everyone likes shooting that 1...something about the simplicity and little recoil...the 20ga and 22 are always the last to get put away whenever we get to go shoot

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Yeah man that’s a beaut. Believe it or not that little Henry 20 single is my duck gun. Something so pure about a single

 

[Micneador]

Fiocchi makes Number 5, 3", in their Golden Pheasant.


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I shot some of their 3" #7.5 at dove this year, shot well,. Local shop had em marked down to $10 a box. Saved all the hulls, need to send some steel shot loads in to precision for pressure tests. Hardly any non toxic data for the 3" hull.

I have found that #5 doesn't want to pattern well in any of my 28's. Either have to shoot #6 or #4 to get a good pattern.

 

[Bowtie747]

I shot some of their 3" #7.5 at dove this year, shot well,. Local shop had em marked down to $10 a box. Saved all the hulls, need to send some steel shot loads in to precision for pressure tests. Hardly any non toxic data for the 3" hull.

I have found that #5 doesn't want to pattern well in any of my 28's. Either have to shoot #6 or #4 to get a good pattern.

You pattern .28 at any longer range?

 

[Micneador]

You pattern .28 at any longer range?

Rarely past 40 yards. I've shot some 1 3/8 oz #9.5 TSS at 50. Patterned well enough to kill a gobbler.

All my waterfowl loads are patterned at laser ranged 40 yards. Some bismuth 4 and my go to waterfowl load is .5 oz #8 tss under .5 oz #5 or #6 steel. It slams about anything I've ever shot with it under 40 yards.

 

[Bowtie747]

Rarely past 40 yards. I've shot some 1 3/8 oz #9.5 TSS at 50. Patterned well enough to kill a gobbler.

All my waterfowl loads are patterned at laser ranged 40 yards. Some bismuth 4 and my go to waterfowl load is .5 oz #8 tss under .5 oz #5 or #6 steel. It slams about anything I've ever shot with it under 40 yards.

Man you’re really selling me on the idea of reloading too. Sounds like you are into it which is awesome! Also really selling me on the .28 gauge

 

[Micneador]

Man you’re really selling me on the idea of reloading too. Sounds like you are into it which is awesome! Also really selling me on the .28 gauge

I've been loading 20 gauge since I was in middle school, got into loading 28 about 4 years ago just for ducks. Spent a lot of time reading threads on the 28 gauge society forum. Lots of good info over there. I can load my TSS/Steel duplex loads cheaper than a box of Hevi X-II ($46 a box for my 28 gauge loads) and I know that it will be consistently better.

You should see the looks on people's faces when I roll big geese with a little 28 gauge O/U.

 

[Bowtie747]

I've been loading 20 gauge since I was in middle school, got into loading 28 about 4 years ago just for ducks. Spent a lot of time reading threads on the 28 gauge society forum. Lots of good info over there. I can load my TSS/Steel duplex loads cheaper than a box of Hevi X-II ($46 a box for my 28 gauge loads) and I know that it will be consistently better.

You should see the looks on people's faces when I roll big geese with a little 28 gauge O/U.

Yea that’s awesome! I’ve been reading more and more about the myths of shotguns. Or I guess society’s standards. That anything less than a 12 has less power or that stuff. Really interesting when you look at actual ballistics

 

[johnnyy]

cool, I have Mosin Nagant and recently I bought Hunting Rifle.

 

[bigmike23]

Benelli SBE 2. Never held a shotgun that fit me so right. Im superstitious with that gun too. My turkey hunting luck was wrong bottom and couldn't kill a bird to save my life. Bought that gun and started stacking them every year. I've bought a few guns I've been wanting to take out, but I can't bring myself to do it on account if I leave the Benelli home I'll jinx myself. Not worth the risk.

 

[Bowtie747]

Really been enjoying shooting shotguns! Already looking for another one. Definitely addicted! Got close to 500 rounds through it now

 

[Bowtie747]

Anyone have thoughts on the franchi instinct series?

 

[MA_PAdeerslayer]

I really enjoy the 16 gauge but my prized possessions (although not very high in worldly value) are my 12ga. 870 Magnum I got for my 16th birthday and my 12ga 1187 I got from my dad for graduating from college. I will never sell them, and they've killed quite a few deer and turkeys. Next is my 16 Browning BPS Upland, and then my Belgium Made 16ga. A5. I also have the 24" blued buck barrel for this A5. What a sweet package for deer hunting. I also have a 1100 in 20ga. with the matching deer barrel. That thing is mint and along with my BPS Upland are basically closet queens. I know these are nothing high end but to me they are!! Would love a Sweet 16 but sheesh! They're easy going for $1500-2000 and that was when I was seriously looking into them so I'm sure they're up even more now.

My father has a sweet 16….Belgium made. Gonna have to fight my brother for it eventually lol. Good thing is, I’m bigger and stronger. Lol

 

[Bowtie747]

My father has a sweet 16….Belgium made. Gonna have to fight my brother for it eventually lol. Good thing is, I’m bigger and stronger. Lol

Good reason to keep in the gym too! Keep the bigger and stronger thing going’ haha

 

[Bowtie747]

Anyone know anything about older shotguns? LC Smith, Parker? Or just about shooting older guns? Lemme know. I have some questions, thanks!

 

[phatkaw]

Anyone know anything about older shotguns? LC Smith, Parker? Or just about shooting older guns? Lemme know. I have some questions, thanks!

Im not really into "older" shotguns that much but I do know that certain older guns you should be shooting low pressure loads...
Mainly Damascus barreled guns I think? But if'n you are looking at one you might want to find out if it's a recommended low pressure gun BEFORE you buy it so you don't 'injure' your gun.

 

[Bowtie747]

Im not really into "older" shotguns that much but I do know that certain older guns you should be shooting low pressure loads...
Mainly Damascus barreled guns I think? But if'n you are looking at one you might want to find out if it's a recommended low pressure gun BEFORE you buy it so you don't 'injure' your gun.

Yea man! You’re right on the money. I’m looking at one right now that is at least 100 years old. I’ve already sorta been catching up on the low pressure loads. They even make special shells to be used in older, Damascus, twist type barrels. This stuff gets me pumped!

 

[phatkaw]

This stuff gets me pumped!

This stuff pumps me up...

Perazzi MX10RS Combo

This is a beautiful Perazzi MX10RS combo with a 34” unsingle barrel and 31.5” O/U barrel. No porting. 14X,XXX serial number range. All numbers matching except for the upgraded P4 adjustable LOP pull trigger. Includes stock wrench and Perazzi owners manual with build specs. Unsingle barrel...

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For Sale - Browning 725 Black Gold

Up for sale is a rather rare special edition 725 offering from Browning. This is the Black Gold edition featuring an engraved receiver honoring the oil fields. As I understand it, only 40 of these were made and this is 2 of 40. Under the hood, it's a normal 725 with the mechanical trigger...

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Perazzi MX Pigeon / Bunker Gun Exhibition Wood , 29 1/2...

A local SxS shooter had this gun put together to shoot at a few flyers and a little bit of bunker . He has gone back to his SxS . Perazzi MX 10 numbers matching Nickel R/I/T . SN # 1486XX . External selectable trigger . Shows little to no wear . Purchased on this site a couple of months ago . 29...

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Kolar Max T/A Combo Prestige Discounted to $13,500

Kolar Max T/A Unsingle Combo Prestige Elite Engraving Right-Handed 34/32 .750 Bore Factory #4 Stock Pull/Pull Recently overhauled by Kolar in 2020, has not been fired since. Factory case included with all choke tubes Looking to sell NO trades. Manufacture Date 2/2013 $13,500.00 + shipping and...

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[Bowtie747]

This stuff pumps me up...

Perazzi MX10RS Combo

This is a beautiful Perazzi MX10RS combo with a 34” unsingle barrel and 31.5” O/U barrel. No porting. 14X,XXX serial number range. All numbers matching except for the upgraded P4 adjustable LOP pull trigger. Includes stock wrench and Perazzi owners manual with build specs. Unsingle barrel...

www.trapshooters.com

For Sale - Browning 725 Black Gold

Up for sale is a rather rare special edition 725 offering from Browning. This is the Black Gold edition featuring an engraved receiver honoring the oil fields. As I understand it, only 40 of these were made and this is 2 of 40. Under the hood, it's a normal 725 with the mechanical trigger...

www.trapshooters.com

Perazzi MX Pigeon / Bunker Gun Exhibition Wood , 29 1/2...

A local SxS shooter had this gun put together to shoot at a few flyers and a little bit of bunker . He has gone back to his SxS . Perazzi MX 10 numbers matching Nickel R/I/T . SN # 1486XX . External selectable trigger . Shows little to no wear . Purchased on this site a couple of months ago . 29...

www.trapshooters.com

Kolar Max T/A Combo Prestige Discounted to $13,500

Kolar Max T/A Unsingle Combo Prestige Elite Engraving Right-Handed 34/32 .750 Bore Factory #4 Stock Pull/Pull Recently overhauled by Kolar in 2020, has not been fired since. Factory case included with all choke tubes Looking to sell NO trades. Manufacture Date 2/2013 $13,500.00 + shipping and...

www.trapshooters.com

I haven’t got into those yet, those meaning the price! I drool like a child over them but man I just can’t spend that on a gun yet…. Haha I can surely appreciate one! If you buy one lemme shoot it please haha