Who's got the best looking repeater?
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beerslurpy
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Bob R said:My newest blaster. Won from a Friends of the NRA raffle. High gloss wood, deep even blue.
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Wow ok I take back what I said. That is damn nice wood.
And I dont use the shotgun for hunting. The stock is no more unbalanced than a regular AK stock. The recoil goes straight back into your shoulder.
cslinger
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Here are the majority of them. I really enjoy shooting 12 gauge.
ZenMasterJG
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Don't have my camera, or my gun at the moment (Damn living on campus!) but i think the Auto-5 is a beautiful gun. I wanna get some new wood for her, the current furniture is a decade older than I am, and its seen some use.
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Re: SX1
lycanthrope,
Thank you posting a pic!
Dang! Sure is a nice one you have!
lycanthrope,
Thank you posting a pic!
Dang! Sure is a nice one you have!
Nightcrawler
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Updated!
So, do you all think I should use the Wilson magazine tube extension (with left-handed sling loop that I bought for my ill-fated 11-87 project, or should I sell the Wilson and stick with Remington factory?
So, do you all think I should use the Wilson magazine tube extension (with left-handed sling loop that I bought for my ill-fated 11-87 project, or should I sell the Wilson and stick with Remington factory?
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Rem Factory.
btw, anyone told you your gun is black and that stock ain't wood?
btw, anyone told you your gun is black and that stock ain't wood?
Duke of Lawnchair
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Nightcrawler said:
I'd stick with the Remington factory unit. The magazine tube and clamp assembly are pretty darn robust.
Perhaps keep the Wilson just in case you pick up another Remington scattergun?
-Jim
Nightcrawler
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Really? I didn't notice.
I'd like to get wood furniture for it. Actually, I'd like to get wood furniture with the stock shortened to 13" LOP. Oddly enough, a 14.25" LOP stock on my FAL doesn't bother me (fits perfectly, actually), but the 14" or so that is a standard 870 stock feels too long...
Hrmm...the Wilson does make for easier disassembly, not requiring a barrel clamp, and does have the left handed sling loop...
But, the factory one looks better. Well, that'll probably be it, then. I'm so shallow it's scary. LOL
Fred Fuller
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"Hrmm...the Wilson does make for easier disassembly, not requiring a barrel clamp..."
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'crawler,
So easy it can even disassemble itself- with permanent damage to the magazine tube, if you bump it on something. Do yourself a favor and ALWAYS use a clamp on a plus 2 or longer magazine extension. Just 'cause Wilson didn't supply one doesn't mean it isn't needed. The Remington factory extension is well worth keeping even if it is a bit more complex, the Wilson extensions are very robust too (enough to pry the threads right off the end of the magazine tube if not supported with a clamp).
lpl/nc (all my repeaters are short, flat finished and ugly)
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'crawler,
So easy it can even disassemble itself- with permanent damage to the magazine tube, if you bump it on something. Do yourself a favor and ALWAYS use a clamp on a plus 2 or longer magazine extension. Just 'cause Wilson didn't supply one doesn't mean it isn't needed. The Remington factory extension is well worth keeping even if it is a bit more complex, the Wilson extensions are very robust too (enough to pry the threads right off the end of the magazine tube if not supported with a clamp).
lpl/nc (all my repeaters are short, flat finished and ugly)
Hawk
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goosegunner
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Not all repeaters are pumps or autos. It's maby not so tactical, but the goosegun still is fun to shoot. Here together with a Nova just because both guns like salt, sand and bad weather. And wood, why should you have wood on a shotgun, black plastic is the way to go, it won't float even with a wodden stock.
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Wood :
-I always recommend wood to a new shooter. Gun Fit to shooter allows them to better learn the correct basic fundamentals. This leads to hitting more of what they point at, instills confidence, lessens flinch-which leads to flinching, fatigue and missing.
-One learned, new shooters can Fit to task their stock needs. Serious Shotguns, Hunting / Shooting with heavier coats (changes LOP, which changes drop, cast, pitch...)
-'Sides, I Scuttle better, do a better J-Stroke with a wooden Shotgun stock.
I learn to scuttle and paddle with wooden paddles. Came in handy that morning the Plastic paddles broke being so cold, temps dropped coming in from duck hunting. Plastic paddles just snapped.
I have nothing against synthetic stocks. What I do see is folks with a gun that does not fit , they "scrunch" around the gun, ingrain incorrect form , leads to misses, razzing, disillusionment, sore cheeks, shoulders and such. Some quit shooting, hunting. There is the Rule of 96. Meaning if the syn gun is light with waterfowl / turkey loads - getting whacked hurts! Wood being more dense lessens felt recoil.
Assisted with fitting up a 1100 with Syn stocks for a Husband and wife for 3 gun. He runs a 12 ga, she being petite ( I mean petite) runs a 20 ga. She shoots better than he. We just took the measurements of their other 1100s, did some shooting, got to figuring, and these syn stocks fitted to 3 gun and similar uses. Reliable, tough, 1100s.
Some folks have sorta retired their SX1s , in the 3 gun games. In these uses of needing a gun to run - the SX1 proved ( still does) in 3 gun and other gaming. Plaxco used one for example.
Ditto for Beretta 303, great guns! Still not being made anymore...sentimental, whatever...
So folks use 1100s and let these others enjoy a well deserved "semi-retirement".
Personally - The way I shoot a shotgun, I want a "Traditional" stock. NO aftermarket stocks to absorb recoil. I learned to be very versatile with a traditional shotgun stock that fits. Flying, running, moving - targets I can hit. I can adapt very quickly to various shooting needs with one.
Aftermarket stocks of non-traditional configs, restrict my versatility. Yes there is a place for these non-traditional stocks - Tool for Task - if you will. I used to assist in teaching PGO and similar shotgun use, I still sometimes get asked for assistance. For the greatest percentage of folks, most only have 1 or 2 shotguns, these are to fill multiple roles, from hunting to clay sports, to HD.
I have busted six Nova's in one way or another. These do not fit everyone. Technically one has been busted twice by me. Same gun busted once by owner...trying to bust ice while duck hunting. He finally sold the gun, someone wanted it more than he did. Benelli was great about service, we are sure Benelli is happy he...especially ME is no longer using that gun.
Owner's biggest problem is it did NOT fit him worth a hoot. Now he has a $199 Express that has been fitted to him for waterfowl and easily adapted for clays, other uses.
Had a minor surgery this fellow did. I reminded him of the best kept secret he had, just forgot about. 1100 in 20 ga. With Bismuth he felled ducks. His wife was attracted to this gun, and she is not really into shotguns. She has since bought herself a 1100 in 20 ga - NICE Wood too! Got it fitted to her, and this middle 50's age couple, like a couple of kids dating. Only instead of going to the picture show, they go shoot clays, reload together, and the dog goes nuts when he sees a gun case ...dog helps them reload too.
Another often overlooked Good Looking Repeaters, Ithaca 37, Rem 11, Browning BPS. Basically same gun...dang does Browning know how to pick out wood or what!
Wood Stocks and White Line Recoil Pads - gotten many a waterfowler back in. - Old Mentor.
-I always recommend wood to a new shooter. Gun Fit to shooter allows them to better learn the correct basic fundamentals. This leads to hitting more of what they point at, instills confidence, lessens flinch-which leads to flinching, fatigue and missing.
-One learned, new shooters can Fit to task their stock needs. Serious Shotguns, Hunting / Shooting with heavier coats (changes LOP, which changes drop, cast, pitch...)
-'Sides, I Scuttle better, do a better J-Stroke with a wooden Shotgun stock.
I learn to scuttle and paddle with wooden paddles. Came in handy that morning the Plastic paddles broke being so cold, temps dropped coming in from duck hunting. Plastic paddles just snapped.
I have nothing against synthetic stocks. What I do see is folks with a gun that does not fit , they "scrunch" around the gun, ingrain incorrect form , leads to misses, razzing, disillusionment, sore cheeks, shoulders and such. Some quit shooting, hunting. There is the Rule of 96. Meaning if the syn gun is light with waterfowl / turkey loads - getting whacked hurts! Wood being more dense lessens felt recoil.
Assisted with fitting up a 1100 with Syn stocks for a Husband and wife for 3 gun. He runs a 12 ga, she being petite ( I mean petite) runs a 20 ga. She shoots better than he. We just took the measurements of their other 1100s, did some shooting, got to figuring, and these syn stocks fitted to 3 gun and similar uses. Reliable, tough, 1100s.
Some folks have sorta retired their SX1s , in the 3 gun games. In these uses of needing a gun to run - the SX1 proved ( still does) in 3 gun and other gaming. Plaxco used one for example.
Ditto for Beretta 303, great guns! Still not being made anymore...sentimental, whatever...
So folks use 1100s and let these others enjoy a well deserved "semi-retirement".
Personally - The way I shoot a shotgun, I want a "Traditional" stock. NO aftermarket stocks to absorb recoil. I learned to be very versatile with a traditional shotgun stock that fits. Flying, running, moving - targets I can hit. I can adapt very quickly to various shooting needs with one.
Aftermarket stocks of non-traditional configs, restrict my versatility. Yes there is a place for these non-traditional stocks - Tool for Task - if you will. I used to assist in teaching PGO and similar shotgun use, I still sometimes get asked for assistance. For the greatest percentage of folks, most only have 1 or 2 shotguns, these are to fill multiple roles, from hunting to clay sports, to HD.
I have busted six Nova's in one way or another. These do not fit everyone. Technically one has been busted twice by me. Same gun busted once by owner...trying to bust ice while duck hunting. He finally sold the gun, someone wanted it more than he did. Benelli was great about service, we are sure Benelli is happy he...especially ME is no longer using that gun.
Owner's biggest problem is it did NOT fit him worth a hoot. Now he has a $199 Express that has been fitted to him for waterfowl and easily adapted for clays, other uses.
Had a minor surgery this fellow did. I reminded him of the best kept secret he had, just forgot about. 1100 in 20 ga. With Bismuth he felled ducks. His wife was attracted to this gun, and she is not really into shotguns. She has since bought herself a 1100 in 20 ga - NICE Wood too! Got it fitted to her, and this middle 50's age couple, like a couple of kids dating. Only instead of going to the picture show, they go shoot clays, reload together, and the dog goes nuts when he sees a gun case ...dog helps them reload too.
Another often overlooked Good Looking Repeaters, Ithaca 37, Rem 11, Browning BPS. Basically same gun...dang does Browning know how to pick out wood or what!
Wood Stocks and White Line Recoil Pads - gotten many a waterfowler back in. - Old Mentor.
12 Volt Man
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Wow, that NRA Wingmaster is beautiful. Congrats.
MCgunner
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goosegunner said:
I coulda bought a Marlin super goose 10 gauge for $100 some years ago. It had a 34" fixed full choke, which would have had to been changed because full choke doesn't work well with steel shot. I take it, in Norway you don't have to mess with non-toxic shot?
I shoulda gotten that super goose. I was a little down on cash at the time, but a hundred bucks. I shoulda just found the money.
I probably wouldn't use it all that much, prefer my pump 12 really, but it would be a neat goose getter in 10 gauge. Heck, a box of Remington heavy shot in 10 gauge would probably cost more than the gun, though. 
fvf
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Have just recently bought a Saiga 12K. I used to have a Remington 870 then a Mossberg Bullpup. The newer assault style Saiga with box magazine and AK recoil system seems the way to go. Have fired hundreds of rounds w/o failure. I have been advised to change the gas setting to position #1 to further reduce recoil.
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I am still making up my mind about the saigas. I wouldn't buy one but they look cool. I think i would like to shoot one before i make up my mind. Anyone with a saiga want to take a trip to south mississippi to shoot with me?
And that invitation goes out to anyone on THR that is in south mississippi or passing though on business, just PM me and we can schedule a shoot in my backyard
And that invitation goes out to anyone on THR that is in south mississippi or passing though on business, just PM me and we can schedule a shoot in my backyard
pauli
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hey bob, don't look now, but i think somebody done scratched out the serial number on that thing! don't let the atf find out, it might be hot!Bob R said:My newest blaster. Won from a Friends of the NRA raffle. High gloss wood, deep even blue.
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