cdb1
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If I could shoot a Wingmaster, BPS and Ithaca before purchasing it would be a no brainer for me-the one I shot the best. Nothing else really matters. Fit is king when it comes to shotguns.
If I could shoot a Wingmaster, BPS and Ithaca before purchasing it would be a no brainer for me-the one I shot the best. Nothing else really matters. Fit is king when it comes to shotguns.
Got to handle a relative's 1969 870TC this week which I didn't even know he owned until shotguns came up in conversation - OMG. Barely used and almost mint, lovely action that still feels tight and new, not even broken in. Beautiful wood, makes mine look ordinary.
Fancy Trap guns are meant to be shot also. I've shot a Kreighoff, a Ljutic Mono-Gun, several Perazzis, Rem. 3200's, Ithaca 4's, 870 and 1100 TB's, BT-99's Model 12's done by Simmons, even owned a Win. 101 for a while. But I do like shooting my 870 Tactical Magnum (with the extended mag removed, and a 28" barrel with a Turkey Full in it, instead of the 20") and the looks I get, until I shoot a 23 or 4.
If you're open to suggestions the Model 12 Winchester is arguably the finest pump shotgun ever mass produced.
Remington Wingmaster with "Light Contour" barrel will outhandle new Ithaca 37 or BPS. Used market is full of bargains. Today I examined custom 10ga BPS with plain 20" Magna Ported barrel (cut from original length of 24"), custom Briley choke system, front and rear "Ghost Ring Sights". All this was professional grade no hobby job. The sight system was sweated on and in addition held in place for hex head screws and when one looked through the sight system only center blade was visible there was no interference from protective wings on the front sight). Top notch work with all components matching finish of the entire gun. Basically I was looking at 10ga "Wilson Combat" pump gun. The price was very reasonable $500.
Not sure what original user had in mind, but no pennies were saved in putting together that set up. The only downside is any extra choke tubes will expensive and have to come from Briley, but with IC and Full provided I don't see need for any other being IC can be used for slugs and full for BK shot or turkey loads. Upside is that with Briley choke system most likely done by Briley there is next to zero concern about POI issues which can occur if choke system is not threaded in correctly.