Mosin77
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So I’m not really a shotgun guy. I have a Sears model 20 12g, (high standard pump,) a Stevens 311a 16g, a Winchester 97 riot gun, and a Maverick 88 12g pump. Also an antique double or two. I picked these up because the price was right but I don’t shoot them much. If I were to get one nicer shotgun for whatever a shotgun can do in 2024 (ok let’s exempt combat… I’m not ponying up for a Benelli M4) -I’m specifically thinking recreational clays but a model that gives nothing up for potential hunting even if it means the scores are lower— what would I choose? I see a lot of gorgeous 1100s for not much coin but there has to be a reason they’re less popular, right?
Not necessarily looking to sell my existing guns but, for example, I know the Stevens was historically a great waterfowling gun, but nowadays that’s a no-go because it’s not designed for steel shot. It’s not in anyone’s list of good clay or wing shooting guns either. The Maverick and Winchester are not great for clays or hunting because they have ~18” cylinder-bored barrels. That leaves me the (also not great for steel) High Standard, which, again, is a lot better than no gun, but is chiefly commended for its low cost and old world craftsmanship.
So what (realistic, attainable) shotgun should I add to the list?
Not necessarily looking to sell my existing guns but, for example, I know the Stevens was historically a great waterfowling gun, but nowadays that’s a no-go because it’s not designed for steel shot. It’s not in anyone’s list of good clay or wing shooting guns either. The Maverick and Winchester are not great for clays or hunting because they have ~18” cylinder-bored barrels. That leaves me the (also not great for steel) High Standard, which, again, is a lot better than no gun, but is chiefly commended for its low cost and old world craftsmanship.
So what (realistic, attainable) shotgun should I add to the list?