skyscratcher5150
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- May 19, 2013
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Hello, I am a new owner of an 870 12 gauge. I have been shooting various handguns and 10/22's for years now and decided to get a shotty. The main reason I bought the gun was for camp defense (bears, human) and plinking plus I like guns! I am hesitant about using the 12 for HD since I travel a lot for work. I have a nice 9mm for HD that my wife is familiar with. She doesn't want to shoot the 12. I also have small children and having the 9mm readily accessable AND secure is easier. As stated previously I camp (sleep with the kids in a large tent) in North central PA (lots of black bear) although I have had no trouble with the bears they have become increasingly prevalent. We had one walk right through our camp last fall at 30'. My idea is to keep the 12 gauge at hand with 00 loaded while camping along with bear spray.
Couple of questions,
1. Is the shorter barrel worth getting since it MAY be easier to maneuver in a large tent?
2. Should I train with a held flashlight or buy a mounted flashlight?
3. Should I use 00 buck first load then 4 slugs?
4. Keep gun ready with one in chamber and safety on?
lastly,
I can use the 10/22 like it is an extension of my body. Should I just keep using 10/22 with a reliable 25 rd magazine full of cci velocitors? If I cant get to gun quickly or I am incapacitated my 12 y/o son can pick up 10/22 easily. Not so much with 12 gauge.
Thoughts and comments welcome. Am I missing anything?
Thanks in advance!
Couple of questions,
1. Is the shorter barrel worth getting since it MAY be easier to maneuver in a large tent?
2. Should I train with a held flashlight or buy a mounted flashlight?
3. Should I use 00 buck first load then 4 slugs?
4. Keep gun ready with one in chamber and safety on?
lastly,
I can use the 10/22 like it is an extension of my body. Should I just keep using 10/22 with a reliable 25 rd magazine full of cci velocitors? If I cant get to gun quickly or I am incapacitated my 12 y/o son can pick up 10/22 easily. Not so much with 12 gauge.
Thoughts and comments welcome. Am I missing anything?
Thanks in advance!