Mac Attack
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I plan to purchase a used but not abused Steven's 311 12 ga. but have a few questions before I drop the money on it. The particular 311 I am interested in has worn bluing but no noticeable pits or rust. The wood stock fits the finish of a well used stock but the plastic butt pad is cracked and missing parts. The interior of the barrels looks excellent with dark bluing and as smooth as glass. Price is $250 + tax. Is this a decent price?
Being that I know absolutely nothing about shotguns and the 311 would be my first, I was reading that it is not advisable to shoot steel shot in a 311. I plan to shoot my shotgun periodically as a field gun and then as a wall hanger...the rifle I want to purchase has a nice worn look to it... I know there are more modern alternatives out there but there is just something special about a nice SXS that makes me smile.
Here are my questions:
1. What types of rounds can I shoot through a 311? Bird shots, Magnum, slugs...etc...
2. I had planned on purchasing bulk rounds from a place like Walmart. Are shotgun rounds at Walmart generally lead or steel.
3. I didn't get the model number of the 311 but know it is a 12 ga. Is there a particular model (i.e. 311A, 311B....etc) which I should keep an eye out for and likewise, is there a model I should shy away from?
Thanks for your help.
Mac
Being that I know absolutely nothing about shotguns and the 311 would be my first, I was reading that it is not advisable to shoot steel shot in a 311. I plan to shoot my shotgun periodically as a field gun and then as a wall hanger...the rifle I want to purchase has a nice worn look to it... I know there are more modern alternatives out there but there is just something special about a nice SXS that makes me smile.
Here are my questions:
1. What types of rounds can I shoot through a 311? Bird shots, Magnum, slugs...etc...
2. I had planned on purchasing bulk rounds from a place like Walmart. Are shotgun rounds at Walmart generally lead or steel.
3. I didn't get the model number of the 311 but know it is a 12 ga. Is there a particular model (i.e. 311A, 311B....etc) which I should keep an eye out for and likewise, is there a model I should shy away from?
Thanks for your help.
Mac