Recent content by Mark8252

Shotgun Spring I replace mine every few years. Probably no need to do this. Peace of mind

22/45 work Your handgun looks great. My 22/45 is one of my favorites.

Home defense Shotgun Any shotgun in good working condition that you have experience with will work just fine. If you need bragging rights too then spend a lot of money.

Grandfather's Gun Good job keeping it in the family.

410? In the hands of an experience user a 410 shotgun would be great. I do not believe pumping the gun scares anyone and may even warn the bad guy to pull his own gun. I personally believe with no or little practise a point and pull double action revolver is the best. A 32 or 38 is effective...

CZ I think the CZ is a good choice. My preference for skeet is a Remington 870 Wingmaster 20 ga pump shotgun. I like the additional challenge of a pump. Much cheaper than a O/U too.

Shot for clay If you are on target the smallest amount of shot will break your clay target. If not the largest amount will not break your target. If you can consistently hit your target using the larger amount you will likely find that you can also do it with the smallest. You will soon realise...

choke choice I use virtually any choke at 16-20 yards. Modified or full 21-27 yards. I have not seen any advantage to a very long barrel.

Shotgun Fit If I can hit my target quickly and constantly without thinking about it the gun fits. Same for the pattern.

Choke Measuring is good advice. If you do not have a caliper most gun shops have a way to measure. Call ahead and ask.

Nice Guns You can find a nice gun in the $800 range. Fancy wood and scrolling do not help you hit your target. You cannot buy the ability. More money spent gives you bragging rights and thats about all. I have a nice lanber o/u that has worked very well for me. $799.00. It has nice wood and...

Second Shotgun My second shotgun was a 20ga. My 6th shotgun was another 410 only this time a pump. I like to use a pump shooting skeet.

Trap Gun?? I have owned an 1100 for 40 years. Great gun. Might want to shoot a modified choke. Most specifics for use are tailored to your own preferences. Remember you cannot buy the ability. Its 95% shooter 5% shotgun. An expensive shotgun will not suddenly make you a great shooter but does...

Carefull When i was looking for my spring retainer i noticed that you had to read the listing carefully. They are gauge specific.

Two types of Spring Retainer for 870 I recently had the same problem and researched this only a week ago. The 870 spring retainer comes in two types. The old style metal one and the new style plastic cylinder type. Both available online at Hoosier Gun Works. When I replaced my spring retainer...