O/T: Shotgun Advice
09-15-2003, 09:34 PM
#21
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Re: O/T: Shotgun Advice
I have the Blackhawk, there's no way I can squeeze one off without
closing my eyes: http://www.----------.com/44_22.jpg
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Jeepers wrote:
>
> Yeah, I meant shotgun magnum.
>
> I've got a Ruger Super Redhawk just like yours in .44 and 7.5", great
> pigger.
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closing my eyes: http://www.----------.com/44_22.jpg
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Jeepers wrote:
>
> Yeah, I meant shotgun magnum.
>
> I've got a Ruger Super Redhawk just like yours in .44 and 7.5", great
> pigger.
>
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09-15-2003, 10:25 PM
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Re: O/T: Shotgun Advice
I have a couple, Winchester 1300 pump 12ga 3" w/2 barrels, one rifled for
slugs and the other smooth 28" with interchangable chokes. Works well and
fits my 6'6" frame. Baretta 12ga 3" single shot trap gun, light, kicks like
a mule but sure goes after them clays. I seem to remember the winchester
was ~$300 w/both barrels, the Baretta was around $2K back in the 70's.
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in
news:2So9b.607$ep1.31630@news.uswest.net:
> Now that I'm almost 30 I'm taking up hunting (I lived a sheltered
> childhood). Getting ready to buy my first 12 guage. I have gotten
> advice from a few different friends and most seem to say that buying a
> Remington 870 express (28" barrel, 3" chamber) is a great first gun.
> They are cheap, in case I lose interest in it as a hobby, but are also
> very reliable and effective guns. One friend also suggested a
> Mossberg 500. I already went out and shot a box of clay pigeons
> through a friends 870 and did very well with it so I do feel I'll be
> comfortable with it. I can get the 870 for $229 here in town, I
> haven't priced the Mossberg or any Benelli Nova's yet although I hear
> they should be close in price. Not looking to spend a fortune since
> I'm just geting interested in it (besides this is $$ I could be
> putting into my tranny swap this winter).
>
> I'm initially planning on hunting grouse, chukar then maybe get into
> goose/pheasant/turkey in the future.
>
> Anyone wanna throw in their .02?
>
> P.S. - If you ever wanna feel like a wierdo........ take your hunter
> education class when you are 29.... and sit in a room full of 10 year
> olds all week!
>
>
slugs and the other smooth 28" with interchangable chokes. Works well and
fits my 6'6" frame. Baretta 12ga 3" single shot trap gun, light, kicks like
a mule but sure goes after them clays. I seem to remember the winchester
was ~$300 w/both barrels, the Baretta was around $2K back in the 70's.
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in
news:2So9b.607$ep1.31630@news.uswest.net:
> Now that I'm almost 30 I'm taking up hunting (I lived a sheltered
> childhood). Getting ready to buy my first 12 guage. I have gotten
> advice from a few different friends and most seem to say that buying a
> Remington 870 express (28" barrel, 3" chamber) is a great first gun.
> They are cheap, in case I lose interest in it as a hobby, but are also
> very reliable and effective guns. One friend also suggested a
> Mossberg 500. I already went out and shot a box of clay pigeons
> through a friends 870 and did very well with it so I do feel I'll be
> comfortable with it. I can get the 870 for $229 here in town, I
> haven't priced the Mossberg or any Benelli Nova's yet although I hear
> they should be close in price. Not looking to spend a fortune since
> I'm just geting interested in it (besides this is $$ I could be
> putting into my tranny swap this winter).
>
> I'm initially planning on hunting grouse, chukar then maybe get into
> goose/pheasant/turkey in the future.
>
> Anyone wanna throw in their .02?
>
> P.S. - If you ever wanna feel like a wierdo........ take your hunter
> education class when you are 29.... and sit in a room full of 10 year
> olds all week!
>
>
09-15-2003, 10:25 PM
#23
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Re: O/T: Shotgun Advice
I have a couple, Winchester 1300 pump 12ga 3" w/2 barrels, one rifled for
slugs and the other smooth 28" with interchangable chokes. Works well and
fits my 6'6" frame. Baretta 12ga 3" single shot trap gun, light, kicks like
a mule but sure goes after them clays. I seem to remember the winchester
was ~$300 w/both barrels, the Baretta was around $2K back in the 70's.
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in
news:2So9b.607$ep1.31630@news.uswest.net:
> Now that I'm almost 30 I'm taking up hunting (I lived a sheltered
> childhood). Getting ready to buy my first 12 guage. I have gotten
> advice from a few different friends and most seem to say that buying a
> Remington 870 express (28" barrel, 3" chamber) is a great first gun.
> They are cheap, in case I lose interest in it as a hobby, but are also
> very reliable and effective guns. One friend also suggested a
> Mossberg 500. I already went out and shot a box of clay pigeons
> through a friends 870 and did very well with it so I do feel I'll be
> comfortable with it. I can get the 870 for $229 here in town, I
> haven't priced the Mossberg or any Benelli Nova's yet although I hear
> they should be close in price. Not looking to spend a fortune since
> I'm just geting interested in it (besides this is $$ I could be
> putting into my tranny swap this winter).
>
> I'm initially planning on hunting grouse, chukar then maybe get into
> goose/pheasant/turkey in the future.
>
> Anyone wanna throw in their .02?
>
> P.S. - If you ever wanna feel like a wierdo........ take your hunter
> education class when you are 29.... and sit in a room full of 10 year
> olds all week!
>
>
slugs and the other smooth 28" with interchangable chokes. Works well and
fits my 6'6" frame. Baretta 12ga 3" single shot trap gun, light, kicks like
a mule but sure goes after them clays. I seem to remember the winchester
was ~$300 w/both barrels, the Baretta was around $2K back in the 70's.
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in
news:2So9b.607$ep1.31630@news.uswest.net:
> Now that I'm almost 30 I'm taking up hunting (I lived a sheltered
> childhood). Getting ready to buy my first 12 guage. I have gotten
> advice from a few different friends and most seem to say that buying a
> Remington 870 express (28" barrel, 3" chamber) is a great first gun.
> They are cheap, in case I lose interest in it as a hobby, but are also
> very reliable and effective guns. One friend also suggested a
> Mossberg 500. I already went out and shot a box of clay pigeons
> through a friends 870 and did very well with it so I do feel I'll be
> comfortable with it. I can get the 870 for $229 here in town, I
> haven't priced the Mossberg or any Benelli Nova's yet although I hear
> they should be close in price. Not looking to spend a fortune since
> I'm just geting interested in it (besides this is $$ I could be
> putting into my tranny swap this winter).
>
> I'm initially planning on hunting grouse, chukar then maybe get into
> goose/pheasant/turkey in the future.
>
> Anyone wanna throw in their .02?
>
> P.S. - If you ever wanna feel like a wierdo........ take your hunter
> education class when you are 29.... and sit in a room full of 10 year
> olds all week!
>
>
09-16-2003, 12:32 AM
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Re: Shotgun Advice
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Now that I'm almost 30 I'm taking up hunting (I lived a sheltered
> childhood). Getting ready to buy my first 12 guage. I have gotten advice
> from a few different friends and most seem to say that buying a Remington
> 870 express (28" barrel, 3" chamber) is a great first gun. They are
cheap,
> in case I lose interest in it as a hobby, but are also very reliable and
> effective guns. One friend also suggested a Mossberg 500. I already went
> out and shot a box of clay pigeons through a friends 870 and did very well
> with it so I do feel I'll be comfortable with it. I can get the 870 for
> $229 here in town, I haven't priced the Mossberg or any Benelli Nova's yet
> although I hear they should be close in price. Not looking to spend a
> fortune since I'm just geting interested in it (besides this is $$ I could
> be putting into my tranny swap this winter).
>
The 870 is a reliable gun, you won't be disapointed with it. I have the
youth model for my son. Re-Sale value would be $150 to $175 likely, if you
do get rid of it. My brother-in-law shoots a Benelli and is extremlely happy
with it. I have not shot anything but Remintons, Winchesters and Mossberg
835's. As for barrel choices... I would get something shorter, like a 20"
barrel for Turkey and Deer. Something with a Parkerized finish is good. Buy
a 2nd barrel for birds in the 26" to 28" lengths. Sabot's need rifling in
the barrel, so if you want to deer hunt look at that as a barrel option. If
you get Mossberg, some barrels have an overbore at the end of the barrel to
reduce recoil. You cannot use slugs in these barrels! My 835 is that way.
Don't forget to buy a cleaning kit and gun case.
> I'm initially planning on hunting grouse, chukar then maybe get into
> goose/pheasant/turkey in the future.
>
> Anyone wanna throw in their .02?
>
> P.S. - If you ever wanna feel like a wierdo........ take your hunter
> education class when you are 29.... and sit in a room full of 10 year olds
> all week!
>
>
I took my son's on different years and my wife at age 40 also went to take
the course. Many parents who took their kids also took the class. I of
course took the course one of the first years available, back in the mid
70's. Before it was mandatory. :-)
Just my collection of ramblings...Enjoy the shooting sports!
Brian
09-16-2003, 12:32 AM
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Re: Shotgun Advice
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Now that I'm almost 30 I'm taking up hunting (I lived a sheltered
> childhood). Getting ready to buy my first 12 guage. I have gotten advice
> from a few different friends and most seem to say that buying a Remington
> 870 express (28" barrel, 3" chamber) is a great first gun. They are
cheap,
> in case I lose interest in it as a hobby, but are also very reliable and
> effective guns. One friend also suggested a Mossberg 500. I already went
> out and shot a box of clay pigeons through a friends 870 and did very well
> with it so I do feel I'll be comfortable with it. I can get the 870 for
> $229 here in town, I haven't priced the Mossberg or any Benelli Nova's yet
> although I hear they should be close in price. Not looking to spend a
> fortune since I'm just geting interested in it (besides this is $$ I could
> be putting into my tranny swap this winter).
>
The 870 is a reliable gun, you won't be disapointed with it. I have the
youth model for my son. Re-Sale value would be $150 to $175 likely, if you
do get rid of it. My brother-in-law shoots a Benelli and is extremlely happy
with it. I have not shot anything but Remintons, Winchesters and Mossberg
835's. As for barrel choices... I would get something shorter, like a 20"
barrel for Turkey and Deer. Something with a Parkerized finish is good. Buy
a 2nd barrel for birds in the 26" to 28" lengths. Sabot's need rifling in
the barrel, so if you want to deer hunt look at that as a barrel option. If
you get Mossberg, some barrels have an overbore at the end of the barrel to
reduce recoil. You cannot use slugs in these barrels! My 835 is that way.
Don't forget to buy a cleaning kit and gun case.
> I'm initially planning on hunting grouse, chukar then maybe get into
> goose/pheasant/turkey in the future.
>
> Anyone wanna throw in their .02?
>
> P.S. - If you ever wanna feel like a wierdo........ take your hunter
> education class when you are 29.... and sit in a room full of 10 year olds
> all week!
>
>
I took my son's on different years and my wife at age 40 also went to take
the course. Many parents who took their kids also took the class. I of
course took the course one of the first years available, back in the mid
70's. Before it was mandatory. :-)
Just my collection of ramblings...Enjoy the shooting sports!
Brian
09-16-2003, 12:44 AM
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Re: O/T: Shotgun Advice
I have 1 Redhawk .44 with somewhere over 7"bbl (7 & 5/8 or 7 & 7/8 - can't
remember - almost 8") & a 4x scope - but my favorite is my "Lou Horton",
S&W, Model 29, 3" round butt. (I love it when the recoil blows my hair back)
About shotguns, though - have you looked @ any semi-autos? I have an old
Winchester XTR 1500. They are a little more comfortable, especially for
someone just starting & you don't have to pump in between shots, therefore,
making it easier to remain on the target if a second shot is required. The
ultimate is an over/under, but that would be later, when you know you have
the fever.
--
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carlo.jr@comcast.net
'98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
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> In article <3F6667FC.26091EC2@***.net>,
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote:
>
> > I have the Blackhawk, there's no way I can squeeze one off without
closing my eyes.
>
> Yeah, it's a blast (pun intended). I have a ton of practice, in .44
> special. It helps. So does a glove and a Hogue grip. Reloading helps
> too. So does my own range. :^)
>
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remember - almost 8") & a 4x scope - but my favorite is my "Lou Horton",
S&W, Model 29, 3" round butt. (I love it when the recoil blows my hair back)
About shotguns, though - have you looked @ any semi-autos? I have an old
Winchester XTR 1500. They are a little more comfortable, especially for
someone just starting & you don't have to pump in between shots, therefore,
making it easier to remain on the target if a second shot is required. The
ultimate is an over/under, but that would be later, when you know you have
the fever.
--
Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
carlo.jr@comcast.net
'98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
O|||||||O
'92 Explorer '65 Mustang
"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
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> In article <3F6667FC.26091EC2@***.net>,
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote:
>
> > I have the Blackhawk, there's no way I can squeeze one off without
closing my eyes.
>
> Yeah, it's a blast (pun intended). I have a ton of practice, in .44
> special. It helps. So does a glove and a Hogue grip. Reloading helps
> too. So does my own range. :^)
>
>
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09-16-2003, 12:44 AM
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Re: O/T: Shotgun Advice
I have 1 Redhawk .44 with somewhere over 7"bbl (7 & 5/8 or 7 & 7/8 - can't
remember - almost 8") & a 4x scope - but my favorite is my "Lou Horton",
S&W, Model 29, 3" round butt. (I love it when the recoil blows my hair back)
About shotguns, though - have you looked @ any semi-autos? I have an old
Winchester XTR 1500. They are a little more comfortable, especially for
someone just starting & you don't have to pump in between shots, therefore,
making it easier to remain on the target if a second shot is required. The
ultimate is an over/under, but that would be later, when you know you have
the fever.
--
Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
carlo.jr@comcast.net
'98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
O|||||||O
'92 Explorer '65 Mustang
"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
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> In article <3F6667FC.26091EC2@***.net>,
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote:
>
> > I have the Blackhawk, there's no way I can squeeze one off without
closing my eyes.
>
> Yeah, it's a blast (pun intended). I have a ton of practice, in .44
> special. It helps. So does a glove and a Hogue grip. Reloading helps
> too. So does my own range. :^)
>
>
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remember - almost 8") & a 4x scope - but my favorite is my "Lou Horton",
S&W, Model 29, 3" round butt. (I love it when the recoil blows my hair back)
About shotguns, though - have you looked @ any semi-autos? I have an old
Winchester XTR 1500. They are a little more comfortable, especially for
someone just starting & you don't have to pump in between shots, therefore,
making it easier to remain on the target if a second shot is required. The
ultimate is an over/under, but that would be later, when you know you have
the fever.
--
Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
carlo.jr@comcast.net
'98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
O|||||||O
'92 Explorer '65 Mustang
"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
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> In article <3F6667FC.26091EC2@***.net>,
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote:
>
> > I have the Blackhawk, there's no way I can squeeze one off without
closing my eyes.
>
> Yeah, it's a blast (pun intended). I have a ton of practice, in .44
> special. It helps. So does a glove and a Hogue grip. Reloading helps
> too. So does my own range. :^)
>
>
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09-16-2003, 12:48 AM
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Try the Encore in .308 Win! You can't shoot a box of 20 without starting to
flinch. :-) It sure impresses the friends though. I got mine topped with a
Leopold 2X. Not bad, but am a little disappointed in the narrow objective,
creates more parallax than I like.
I clocked my 150 grn at 2400fps. and that's a factory round. I also reload
..357/38 spcl and .30-06 rounds. I bought my brother-in-laws 12 ga.
shotshell reloader last year, but haven't reloaded a single round yet.
Brian
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> In article <3F6667FC.26091EC2@***.net>,
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote:
>
> > I have the Blackhawk, there's no way I can squeeze one off without
closing my eyes.
>
> Yeah, it's a blast (pun intended). I have a ton of practice, in .44
> special. It helps. So does a glove and a Hogue grip. Reloading helps
> too. So does my own range. :^)
>
>
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flinch. :-) It sure impresses the friends though. I got mine topped with a
Leopold 2X. Not bad, but am a little disappointed in the narrow objective,
creates more parallax than I like.
I clocked my 150 grn at 2400fps. and that's a factory round. I also reload
..357/38 spcl and .30-06 rounds. I bought my brother-in-laws 12 ga.
shotshell reloader last year, but haven't reloaded a single round yet.
Brian
"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
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> In article <3F6667FC.26091EC2@***.net>,
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote:
>
> > I have the Blackhawk, there's no way I can squeeze one off without
closing my eyes.
>
> Yeah, it's a blast (pun intended). I have a ton of practice, in .44
> special. It helps. So does a glove and a Hogue grip. Reloading helps
> too. So does my own range. :^)
>
>
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Re: O/T: Shotgun Advice
Try the Encore in .308 Win! You can't shoot a box of 20 without starting to
flinch. :-) It sure impresses the friends though. I got mine topped with a
Leopold 2X. Not bad, but am a little disappointed in the narrow objective,
creates more parallax than I like.
I clocked my 150 grn at 2400fps. and that's a factory round. I also reload
..357/38 spcl and .30-06 rounds. I bought my brother-in-laws 12 ga.
shotshell reloader last year, but haven't reloaded a single round yet.
Brian
"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
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> In article <3F6667FC.26091EC2@***.net>,
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote:
>
> > I have the Blackhawk, there's no way I can squeeze one off without
closing my eyes.
>
> Yeah, it's a blast (pun intended). I have a ton of practice, in .44
> special. It helps. So does a glove and a Hogue grip. Reloading helps
> too. So does my own range. :^)
>
>
> -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =-----
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flinch. :-) It sure impresses the friends though. I got mine topped with a
Leopold 2X. Not bad, but am a little disappointed in the narrow objective,
creates more parallax than I like.
I clocked my 150 grn at 2400fps. and that's a factory round. I also reload
..357/38 spcl and .30-06 rounds. I bought my brother-in-laws 12 ga.
shotshell reloader last year, but haven't reloaded a single round yet.
Brian
"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
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> In article <3F6667FC.26091EC2@***.net>,
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote:
>
> > I have the Blackhawk, there's no way I can squeeze one off without
closing my eyes.
>
> Yeah, it's a blast (pun intended). I have a ton of practice, in .44
> special. It helps. So does a glove and a Hogue grip. Reloading helps
> too. So does my own range. :^)
>
>
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09-16-2003, 12:48 AM
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Re: Shotgun Advice
I have one of those, too.............hallway sweeper. I've wanted to get the
"Marine" model (Stainless) - but haven't, yet.
--
Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
carlo.jr@comcast.net
'98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
O|||||||O
'92 Explorer '65 Mustang
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> hi kevin,
> it really depends on the type of hunting youll be doing. ive got a
> winchester defender that i swear by, but it wouldnt be well suited for
small
> game.
>
http://www.winchester-guns.com/prodi...d=104&cat=012C
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
>
>
> "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:2So9b.607$ep1.31630@news.uswest.net...
> > Now that I'm almost 30 I'm taking up hunting (I lived a sheltered
> > childhood). Getting ready to buy my first 12 guage. I have gotten
advice
> > from a few different friends and most seem to say that buying a
Remington
> > 870 express (28" barrel, 3" chamber) is a great first gun. They are
> cheap,
> > in case I lose interest in it as a hobby, but are also very reliable and
> > effective guns. One friend also suggested a Mossberg 500. I already
went
> > out and shot a box of clay pigeons through a friends 870 and did very
well
> > with it so I do feel I'll be comfortable with it. I can get the 870 for
> > $229 here in town, I haven't priced the Mossberg or any Benelli Nova's
yet
> > although I hear they should be close in price. Not looking to spend a
> > fortune since I'm just geting interested in it (besides this is $$ I
could
> > be putting into my tranny swap this winter).
> >
> > I'm initially planning on hunting grouse, chukar then maybe get into
> > goose/pheasant/turkey in the future.
> >
> > Anyone wanna throw in their .02?
> >
> > P.S. - If you ever wanna feel like a wierdo........ take your hunter
> > education class when you are 29.... and sit in a room full of 10 year
olds
> > all week!
> >
> >
>
>
"Marine" model (Stainless) - but haven't, yet.
--
Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
carlo.jr@comcast.net
'98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
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'92 Explorer '65 Mustang
"Nathan W. Collier" <JeepTalk@7SlotGrille.com> wrote in message
news:%Rt9b.9033$x21.8589@twister.southeast.rr.com. ..
> hi kevin,
> it really depends on the type of hunting youll be doing. ive got a
> winchester defender that i swear by, but it wouldnt be well suited for
small
> game.
>
http://www.winchester-guns.com/prodi...d=104&cat=012C
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
>
>
> "Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:2So9b.607$ep1.31630@news.uswest.net...
> > Now that I'm almost 30 I'm taking up hunting (I lived a sheltered
> > childhood). Getting ready to buy my first 12 guage. I have gotten
advice
> > from a few different friends and most seem to say that buying a
Remington
> > 870 express (28" barrel, 3" chamber) is a great first gun. They are
> cheap,
> > in case I lose interest in it as a hobby, but are also very reliable and
> > effective guns. One friend also suggested a Mossberg 500. I already
went
> > out and shot a box of clay pigeons through a friends 870 and did very
well
> > with it so I do feel I'll be comfortable with it. I can get the 870 for
> > $229 here in town, I haven't priced the Mossberg or any Benelli Nova's
yet
> > although I hear they should be close in price. Not looking to spend a
> > fortune since I'm just geting interested in it (besides this is $$ I
could
> > be putting into my tranny swap this winter).
> >
> > I'm initially planning on hunting grouse, chukar then maybe get into
> > goose/pheasant/turkey in the future.
> >
> > Anyone wanna throw in their .02?
> >
> > P.S. - If you ever wanna feel like a wierdo........ take your hunter
> > education class when you are 29.... and sit in a room full of 10 year
olds
> > all week!
> >
> >
>
>