remmington 11-48

[vamo]

So I recently came across an used 20 gauge remmington 11-48 for $175. It is a semi automatic, I'm not sure how long the the barrel is, but it was one of the longer barreled guns on the rack it was on (but not the longest).

So my actual question is, can I shoot trap with this and be effective. I have never shot trap and really only messed around with shotguns a little bit. For this price this seems like a decent gun to get me started. Would I be at an enormous disadvantage if I ever decided to shoot with it in any competitive setting?

Another gun I have had my eye on is a Stoeger O/U 12gauge for $380, but the price is so right on the remmington.

 

[Hunterdad]

I don't see why you couldn't as long as the barrel doesn't have too open of a choke. I use a full choke and wouldn't want anything more open than a modified. And of course, you'll want it to cycle the lighter target loads.

 

[Gordon]

The long barrel means prolly is 28" and that would mean modified or full with the full being the most common. 11-48s if not worn out, are one of the most full proof of semi autos IMHO. I have never seen nor heard of one with troubles and in the smaller guages especially were very popular skeet and to lesser extent trap guns in the day. The can be regulated easily to light or heavy loads and requireminimum maintaince. However as I said the key word being WORN. So if the gun looks like it was little used you should be GTG for a long time, if it looks like it has been der and done dat it prolly has and it would not be a good choice.

 

[birdshot8's]

I have been looking for an 11-48 in twenty forever. I don't think they wear out. I do think you would be at a disadvantage shooting a twenty in trap competitions. It would be fine for skeet if you had the choke opened. I am envious of your good luck.

 

[Dave McCracken]

There are many happy 11-48 owners out there. Few are dedicated trap guns, though.

The 11-48 was an update on JMB's long recoil action, and was sold from 1948 to about 1963, when the 1100 superceded it.

This would be a good GP uplander, and would suffice for starting at trap until your druthers gell.

These need few spare parts, and those are available and will be for decades.

For $175, I'd jump on it like a barn cat on a fat rat.....

 

[vamo]

For $175, I'd jump on it like a barn cat on a fat rat

Thanks for the advice guys and done. Luckily it was still at the shop today and I jumped on it.

 

[6x6pinz]

Love the 11-48 line. I am still in search of the 28ga then my collection will be complete. Sadly the price point on the 28ga is fairly high for one in a shooter grade.

 

[osprey176]

I am happy with my 11-48 in 20 gauge,but not for trap. It has a 18 inch barrel,threaded for tubes,and I shortened the stock for my son several years back.I mounted an inexpensive red dot scope on a saddle mount and now it is my wifes turkey gun.Your gun has a fixed choke,but can be threaded for tubes for more versatility.Carlson's in Attwood,Kansas did one for me a while back.I will never take a barrel to anyone else.Great people,reasonable prices,very fast turnaround time.

 

[Tom Held]

good deal

If the gun is in reasonable shape you have a good deal. I sold a 20 gauge last year for $450.