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Post by jcceadotcom on Nov 20, 2005 20:42:04 GMT -5
I thinking about giving waterfowl hunting a try but I'm not sure if I should invest in a new barrel for my 12-gauge 1187 or just use my 12 gauge 1100. The 1100 only shoots 2 3/4 and has a modified barrel. My 1187 will shoot 3" but I would need to buy a new barrel for it. Any suggestions?
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Post by sleeveless on Nov 21, 2005 9:39:33 GMT -5
Steve,
Don't bother with a new barrel. Just go buy a Rem 870. The new 870's will take 2 3/4's up to 3 1/2's and you can't beat them in the slop. You'll spend a little more than twice what anew barrel costs but they don't jam up from a little mud.
Sleeveless
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Post by jcceadotcom on Nov 21, 2005 11:29:20 GMT -5
Thanks for the tip. But I have already promised my son the next firearm I buy will be for him. Thats why I'm looking at a maybe buying a barrel.
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Post by sleeveless on Nov 21, 2005 11:46:03 GMT -5
Buy him that 870 and tell hum you have to take it for a test drive.
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Post by jcceadotcom on Nov 21, 2005 12:55:20 GMT -5
I think a 12-gauge 870 might be a bit big for a 7-year-old. Of course if I could talk SWMBO into two new firearms...
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Post by gundude on Nov 21, 2005 13:08:45 GMT -5
Chuck some 2 3/4" Hevi-shot shells in what you got and get out there in hunt. As sone as you become a junkie like the rest of us, you wont be asking about what you "should buy" you will just be asking for help to control your spending habits on this insane yet extreamly addictive sport!....Man its fun!
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Post by sleeveless on Nov 21, 2005 13:31:45 GMT -5
Gundude's right about the heavy shot. It'll reach out an put the hurt on em. Tell SWMBO that shotguns are like shoes. You need one for every occaision.
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Post by DDragon47 on Nov 21, 2005 21:34:17 GMT -5
Mossberg 500 Bantan 12 Ga. my Dauther loves her's.
Takes 2 1/2 to 3" and made for short arms
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Post by quackhead100 on Nov 22, 2005 13:11:19 GMT -5
Don't forget, after you buy that new shotgun, you'll need dekes,waders, a dog, a new boat and motor, a new pick-up (crew cab), calls (single and double reed), blind bag, and a hunting buddy.(wink wink).............hey, what are you doing this weekend and can I borrow some of your new gear?
Good luck and always remember......... oh damn!!!......never mind
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Post by jcceadotcom on Nov 22, 2005 13:58:08 GMT -5
Lets go down the list,
Got the truck 01 Dodge Diesel quad cab,
got the boat, 14' semi v with 10hp ob,
I make deer and duck calls,
Need the blind bag,
need waders,
been looking for a dog,
looking at trying my hand at carving decoys.
Have a feeling hunting buddies wont be hard to come by....
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Post by gundude on Nov 22, 2005 15:26:43 GMT -5
Lets go down the list, Got the truck 01 Dodge Diesel quad cab, got the boat, 14' semi v with 10hp ob, I make deer and duck calls, Need the blind bag, need waders, been looking for a dog, looking at trying my hand at carving decoys. Have a feeling hunting buddies wont be hard to come by.... nope...............................  |
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Post by DDragon47 on Nov 22, 2005 18:30:48 GMT -5
I got the time if you got the Duck's ;D
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Post by chicobrownbear on Nov 23, 2005 9:29:28 GMT -5
Have decoys, will travel. Jennings county is not far at all from Scott. Drop me a line if you are short handed.
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Post by jcceadotcom on Nov 24, 2005 9:13:35 GMT -5
Might just take you up on that.
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Post by jcceadotcom on Nov 27, 2005 17:53:30 GMT -5
Thanks for all the advice. I went ahead and ordered a new barrel for my 1187. 28" VR with a 3" chamber.
I think I will use this set up for now. Maybe later I'll switch to a sp-10. The new barrel is supposed to be in Thursday.
I'll be out on the trap range Thursday and Friday getting comfortable with the new setup.
If anyone would like to join me and a friend of mine out at the Crosley range just give me a holler. We're going to set up three or four traps and commence to having fun.
And probably making a few excuses.
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Post by chicobrownbear on Nov 30, 2005 8:11:11 GMT -5
I used to have a gun capable of 3.5 inch loads, but I hardly ever shot anything but 3 inchers anyway. They are plenty medicine for birds in range.
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