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What's your shotgun?
« on: June 10, 2012, 06:41:08 PM »
Hay, just taking an infomal pole on what types of shotguns you guys like. I have 2 Mavrick 88's and 2 NEF,H&R's. All in 12guage with 3" chambers. Love the Mavricks,one of the best low cost shotguns on the market  The old H&R is tougher than a 5cent steak. All will serve me well for what I got them for. So guys and girls, what's your shotgun of choise?
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Re: What's your shotgun?
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2012, 06:43:13 PM »
For preparedness purposes, a couple of Mossberg 500s (12 and 20-gauge).  For other reasons, the Ithaca Mag-10 (10-gauge) and Stevens 511 SXS (12).
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Re: What's your shotgun?
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2012, 06:53:51 PM »
Good chooses, does that 10mag kick?LOL
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Re: What's your shotgun?
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2012, 06:59:27 PM »
Quote from: Oddcaliber on June 10, 2012, 06:53:51 PM
Good chooses, does that 10mag kick?LOL

Oh, it does.  Since its gas-operate, not as much as you would think.  Still, after a morning of patterning different loads, I had a massive bruise on my shoulder. ;)
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Re: What's your shotgun?
« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2012, 07:11:35 PM »
My 12's are bad enough. One H&R has no recoil pad. Ouch!
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Re: What's your shotgun?
« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2012, 07:13:23 PM »
Ouch.  I had one of those super light, single-shot 12s (2¾/3") back in my early days.  Recoil was ... spunky. ;)
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Re: What's your shotgun?
« Reply #6 on: June 10, 2012, 07:18:16 PM »
I just keep them as backup for the Mav 88's.
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Re: What's your shotgun?
« Reply #7 on: June 10, 2012, 07:21:35 PM »
They are indeed rock-solid reliable. :)
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Re: What's your shotgun?
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2012, 03:39:43 PM »
I have a ton of shotguns, but my two go-to guns for home defense are my Remington 870 and Mossberg 500, both 12 gauge. It doesn't get anymore practical or reliable than that. I'm actually in the process of customizing the Mossberg for my wife. 18" barrel, synthetic furniture, and a 12" LOP stock are all in the works. Oh, and a VERY valuable tool that a lot of people overlook on a shotgun: a sling.
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Re: What's your shotgun?
« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2012, 04:07:05 PM »
The custom Mossberg sounds nice.  Maybe post some pics when the project is done?
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Re: What's your shotgun?
« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2012, 04:09:57 PM »
Custom Remington 11-87 12 gauge, 3" magnum.

Main features:

26" vent rib barrel
Screw in Polychoke
Extended magazine (5-rounds for 9+1)
Orange follower
Large bolt handle
Speed feed pistol grip stock (4-rounds)
Easy-loader floor plate
8-round side saddle
6-round butt-cuff
Sling mounts
Bayonet mount with OKC-3S bayonet

Use standard Remington 2 3/4" 1-ounce slugs & 2 3/4" 9-pellet 00 buck
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Re: What's your shotgun?
« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2012, 06:40:00 PM »
That's a nice setup Jerry.
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Re: What's your shotgun?
« Reply #12 on: June 14, 2012, 11:28:23 AM »
Thanks. Definitely not a setup for everyone, but it suits me.

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Re: What's your shotgun?
« Reply #13 on: June 14, 2012, 03:11:30 PM »
That's what counts, as long as it works for you.
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Re: What's your shotgun?
« Reply #14 on: June 15, 2012, 03:52:10 PM »
Benelli M1014 w/7-shot magazine tube and US made hammer for legal purposes.
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Re: What's your shotgun?
« Reply #15 on: June 15, 2012, 03:55:32 PM »
Quote from: M4Fan on June 15, 2012, 03:52:10 PM
Benelli M1014 w/7-shot magazine tube and US made hammer for legal purposes.

Nice. :)
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Re: What's your shotgun?
« Reply #16 on: June 20, 2012, 12:21:38 PM »
Quote from: Rivet on June 13, 2012, 04:07:05 PM
The custom Mossberg sounds nice.  Maybe post some pics when the project is done?

Will do.

And Jerry, great idea on the orange follower. That is something I have not considered.
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Re: What's your shotgun?
« Reply #17 on: July 05, 2012, 08:00:06 PM »
I am a snob... But I only shoot my Benelli's.. I have two m2's one tricked out for 3-gun one bone stock.. LOVE them.. Bought my wife a mossburg that works well, but it's not as smooth as the m2's.
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Re: What's your shotgun?
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