Single Shot Scatterguns

[Mr. Mosin]

I’ve always been an avid fan of single shot scatterguns for most any purpose. Hunting, hiking, camping; there’s always a single 12ga or 20ga nearby; currently one living next to my headboard. I’ve recently became enamored with a c. 22” barrel on a field gun because my normal environment is dense brush- what shot reach, a slug will. Always liked the NEF/H&R versions, but am in love with this new Savage 9478 of mine…

So… how does THR feel about single shot scatterguns for general usage and (as always)… let’s see pictures.

 

[Armored farmer]

The H&R 3" 12ga is my goal to lightweight turkey getter.


H&R 12 ga slug gun.

 

[Mr. Mosin]

Very nice @Armored farmer

 

[Starter52]

Single shot scatterguns are great.
Cheap, lightweight and ultra reliable.
What's not to like ?

 

[.45Coltguy]

All these years, and I never knew Armored farmer liked single shots! Well, I'll be.

You know I'm kidding A.f. Love those single shots.

 

[MacAR]

I have two, and they're.... OK. That's about all I can say honestly. One is a 1915 Savage 12 gauge I gave $20 for at a yard sale, it's a junker that lives in my shop. It's been used a couple times to dispatch the odd varmint, but otherwise it just hangs on the wall. The second is my grandads Winchester model 37 16 gauge. It was the gun that got me started hunting, and it'll stay here until I'm gone. But, it rarely comes out anymore. I can't remember the last time I shot it to be honest. Most of my shotgun shooting is done with pumps and doubles; I guess I'd just rather have more than one shot. Nothing against single shots, they're just not really my cup od tea.

Mac

 

[Outpost75]

My most used shotgun is a 12-ga. Beretta FS1 folder with chrome-lined bore, 2-3/4" chamber and modified choke. Accurate with slugs and patterns well for game. Stows in a 2-suiter American Tourister for air or train travel. I also have a 26-inch .44 Magnum rifle barrel for it having XS Ghost ring peep, New England Custom Gun banded ramp front and solid 100 yard zero with 240-grain factory loads. A classic Euro utility gun appropriate for a gentleman to get in a little game shooting in the country on the weekend.

 

[WestKentucky]

There’s a 16ga single in my closet that’s cut to 18-1/4 and is a beauty of a gunsmith school project. I wish I knew who did the work because they have talent.

 

[bearcreek]

The H&R 3" 12ga is my goal to lightweight turkey getter.
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H&R 12 ga slug gun.
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If I could magically resurrect a gun company today, it'd be H&R.

 

[Mr. Mosin]

If I could magically resurrect a gun company today, it'd be H&R.

I agree- with their entire catalog, including revolvers and automatics. Be a good contender to Taurus if their double action swing cylinders were ever in .38 Spl

 

[WisBorn]

My only single shot shotgun is this Turkish made Nomad. It has a home under my bed. The stock sleeve holds #4 buck.

 

[nettlle]

I have taken many deer with a 12 GA H&R Ultra Slug. When I bought it I also purchased H&R's lifetime warranty for it. I shot it so many times the action became sloppy and H&R rebuilt it free. With Lightfield Hybrids I doubt few other slug guns can match it.

 

[.455_Hunter]

I love single-shot H&R/NEF shotguns. You can give a comprehensive operational training session, complete with basic user interaction, in less than 60 seconds. Try that with any other firearms platform.

 

[entropy]

I only have one now.



A bit heavy for hunting, but I know it'd drop pheasant or turkey with equal aplomb. Much too tightly choked for deer (slugs only up here) , but I have taken much meat and more than a few dollars home from many an outing with it.

Training session with this one is even easier. No safety to undo, hammer is cocked on opening.

 

[The Old Redneck]

Grew up with single shot shotguns and 22's. They teach you to make every shot count. A kid learns quickly to reload in a dove field. I have collected single shot shotguns from when I was a kid. 410's, 32's, 28's, 20's,16's, 12's and 10's. Learned to reload as a kid. Love the brass hulls and even load some blackpowder for some of the old guns. The muzzleloaders are fun too. Simple but very efficient.

 

[Armored farmer]

I only have one now.

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A bit heavy for hunting, but I know it'd drop pheasant or turkey with equal aplomb. Much too tightly choked for deer (slugs only up here) , but I have taken much meat and more than a few dollars home from many an outing with it.

Training session with this one is even easier. No safety to undo, hammer is cocked on opening.

Where's your 4E?

 

[dieselchief]

i cant hit nothing with a economy single shot. now a bolt action? thats different. love them.

 

[entropy]

Where's your 4E?

Traded towards the SKB three gauge set. I'll shoot the SKB a lot more. I enjoyed the 4E, it was a gun I had always wanted, but I just didn't shoot it that much

 

[dieselchief]

better shine up that skb, coyland is calling.

 

[Mr. Mosin]

Very nice, very nice. I’d have a picture, but my phone’s camera must’ve been a potato in a past life; because the pictures are always horrid.

 

[contender]

I have several. H&R, Savage, New England, and a snake charmer.

i passed on a H&R 28 ga about 30 years back. Big mistake on my part.

 

[WisBorn]

I see Fleet Farm advertising the Stevens single shot turkey guns on sale. They are available in 410, 20, & 12 gauge.

@Armored farmer is the 410 model what your granddaughter uses?

 

[entropy]

better shine up that skb, coyland is calling.

When the knee is ready....

 

[WisBorn]

When the knee is ready....

Replacement?
Rehab, Rehab, Rehab

 

[Armored farmer]

@Armored farmer is the 410 model what your granddaughter uses?

Yes.
With tungsten #9 shot