Remington 1100 Skeet

[almostgem]

Hi All,

After reading the FAQ on chokes 101 I think I know the answer to this, but am going to ask anyway. I have a Remington 1100 12 Ga with a skeet barrel.
Can I use this gun for home defence, and will it do the barrel any harm loading it up with #1 or 00 buck shot?

Then the second part of the question would be If it isn't going to hurt the barrel, would it be better to use #1 shot because the barrel probably is negatively choked ?

Given the probable distance of less than probably 7 yards or so, will the skeet barrel make that much difference at that kind of range?

Thanks all,

Almostgem

 

[oneounceload]

Skeet choke is .005" constriction, not negatively choked

Your barrel will do just fine

Go to the pattern board and see for yourself

 

[Dave McCracken]

Some Remington Skeet TUBES are negatively choked, Skeet barrels run about 5 POC, IIRC.

And you will not hurt your gun by using it for defense.

In fact, if this is one you shoot frequently, you may be making the best choice possible.

 

[almostgem]

Ok Thanks,

Interesting on positive VS negative dependant upon whether it's the barrel or a choke.
I was just concerned as the only thing I've ever had through the gun is target loads for skeet.

I appreciate the info.

John Gould
Almostgem

 

[oneounceload]

Take your gun out to Markham Park and have some fun with it

 

[almostgem]

Markham

I understand that's where them dang skeet birds live
along with the trap and sportin' ones too !
Fun bunch a birds fer sure !

 

[krimmie]

almostgem, a few buddies and I go to Markham every Saturday morning at 8am...come join us at fields 4 or 5, I'll be shooting an 1100 Sporting.

 

[almostgem]

Sounds good. Last few times out, I've been on the other side of the fence at the shooting range.
One of my friends has a 44 mag hand cannon that he insists he can shoot.
All kidding aside, he did a whole lot better with it this last time out. (Last Sunday)
We were talking about visiting the other side to kill some pigeons. I actually have 2 shotguns, the Remington 1100, and a Stoeger Condor O/U with 12 and 20 Ga barrels.
Do you think you'd have room for two ?

 

[krimmie]

Of course, but get there early as more people start showing up around 9:00.

 

[almostgem]

Oh, yeah. I made that mistake at the shooting range about 3 weeks before. Got there about 8:15 and waited till about 10:30, and never got a lane.
It's not difficult for me to get there early as I'm always up no later than 6 and usually a lot earlier to make it to the gym with the wife when they open at 5 on weekdays.
Thanks for the heads up, I expected the skeet range would be the same.

 

[Sav .250]

To your question. All is good.