Recent content by HamiltonSD

Mounting your shotgun properly while holding it firmly against your shoulder the difference between 20 and 12 gauge shouldn't be an issue. If a typical 12 gauge seems harsh, you can look at low recoil loads. The cost of shells and the choices available might be. You'll probably love an 1100...

re: One of our best has left us I'll add my condolences to the long list of those already given to his family. He was truly a gift to anyone interested in becoming a better and more intelligent shooter. His articles are all well written and relevant. I'm terribly sorry that he has passed...

I've had a couple of Remington 870 Wingmasters 12 gauge shotguns and the 2005 works as good as the 1970 did, after thousands of shots in each, both have been excellent. I hunt upland, waterfowl and shoot skeet and trap with my Wingmaster. Now that I'm shooting a lot of clays, I've thought about...

Mod 70 I have a 1975 Model 70 in 30.06 and it is my favorite rifle ever. The closest thing I've had to a match rifle for accuracy. They just feel right: very balanced, and a very sweet bolt action. Mine loves 180 gr. Remington Core-Lokt SP Ammo. In good condition $400 is good price.

Beautiful, well cared for rifles. True works of art. I've got a post '64 in 30.06 that I couldn't be happier with.

870 ejector problem The previous replies about cleaning out the new gun protective coating are right. I bought a five year old, unfired Wingmaster and didn't think to clean what appeared to be a perfectly clean bore. Unfired means it will have that protective coating which must be removed or...