assateague wrote:I find it amusing that all of these high-dollar gun owners feel the need for a back up gun. Yet Boot and I, with our cheapo 870s don't feel that need. Wonder why?
Oh, its not a need Jim. I already have a gun just like yours.
It's a want.
For the same reason I own a safe full of guns. I like 'em.
You selling your 870?
Yes I am.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:02 am
by Redbeard
DeadEye_Dan wrote:I've got 2 (soon to be 3) boys that will need it.
This is my position. Sam outgrew his 870 youth 20. He'll be shooting my nova this year. But hoping to replace my super black eagle with another next year and hand him down my old one
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:05 am
by Rick
The Beretta would be my pick of those mentioned so far. But were it me, that second gun would be 20ga.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:15 am
by assateague
Redbeard wrote:I'm gonna have to agree with flight on this one. Love my Nova to death. Although its just an ugly safe queen now
I'm sure they're great guns on the inside. But they're basically the fat girl of the shotgun world, IMO.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:16 am
by Redbeard
assateague wrote:
Redbeard wrote:I'm gonna have to agree with flight on this one. Love my Nova to death. Although its just an ugly safe queen now
I'm sure they're great guns on the inside. But they're basically the fat girl of the shotgun world, IMO.
without a doubt they're unattractive
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 11:00 am
by Tomkat
Rick wrote:The Beretta would be my pick of those mentioned so far. But were it me, that second gun would be 20ga.
If 20 ammo was cheaper it would be.
I have a bid in on a used 390 right now. Time will tell.
All better now!
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 1:03 pm
by Flightstopper
Tomkat wrote:
Rick wrote:The Beretta would be my pick of those mentioned so far. But were it me, that second gun would be 20ga.
If 20 ammo was cheaper it would be.
I have a bid in on a used 390 right now. Time will tell.
All better now!
For "cheap" auto that's what I'd do. Only problem in my mind on the 20 would be keeping 20 shells handy as well.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 3:32 pm
by rebelp74
The nova kicks like a mule compared to other pumps.
If you get that 390 the benelli will become your backup gun.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 3:39 pm
by Tomkat
rebelp74 wrote:The nova kicks like a mule compared to other pumps.
If you get that 390 the benelli will become your backup gun.
Could be. I like the idea of having one in my boat loaded for geese and one loaded for ducks...
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 3:43 pm
by rebelp74
Tomkat wrote:
rebelp74 wrote:The nova kicks like a mule compared to other pumps.
If you get that 390 the benelli will become your backup gun.
Could be. I like the idea of having one in my boat loaded for geese and one loaded for ducks...
It's nice to have it that way. Beretta makes great guns.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:49 am
by Rick
Though it's what I'd shoot if there were no Benelli, something that could make a Beretta suck as a "backup" gun is the safety placement, which will seem ass-backwards after shooting the Benelli.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:53 am
by Tomkat
Rick wrote:Though it's what I'd shoot if there were no Benelli, something that could make a Beretta suck as a "backup" gun is the safety placement, which will seem ass-backwards after shooting the Benelli.
Could be. I bet I end up with a Beretta and I get used to it eventually.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 7:10 am
by Tomkat
A clip for Assateague and Jarbo
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 10:43 am
by Redbeard
Tomkat wrote:
rebelp74 wrote:The nova kicks like a mule compared to other pumps.
If you get that 390 the benelli will become your backup gun.
Could be. I like the idea of having one in my boat loaded for geese and one loaded for ducks...
two loaded guns? No wonder you enforce prohibition on the boat
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 10:48 am
by Tomkat
Redbeard wrote:
Tomkat wrote:
rebelp74 wrote:The nova kicks like a mule compared to other pumps.
If you get that 390 the benelli will become your backup gun.
Could be. I like the idea of having one in my boat loaded for geese and one loaded for ducks...
two loaded guns? No wonder you enforce prohibition on the boat
Lets not forget about my Krew, why cant they have 2 apiece ? (limit 2 other men)
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 10:53 am
by goodkarmarising
Redbeard wrote:
Tomkat wrote:
rebelp74 wrote:The nova kicks like a mule compared to other pumps.
If you get that 390 the benelli will become your backup gun.
Could be. I like the idea of having one in my boat loaded for geese and one loaded for ducks...
two loaded guns? No wonder you enforce prohibition on the boat
I routinely hunt with 2 shotguns.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 10:54 am
by Redbeard
Both loaded? As in one laying in the boat? And why two guns?
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 10:56 am
by Flightstopper
Always thought that was illegal? Maybe just here. I do know I'm doing good to keep one from being covered in mud.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 10:58 am
by goodkarmarising
Redbeard wrote:Both loaded? As in one laying in the boat? And why two guns?
During snow goose season, yes both are loaded.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:01 am
by assateague
Flightstopper wrote:Always thought that was illegal? Maybe just here. I do know I'm doing good to keep one from being covered in mud.
I think it is here. But during resident goose, there have been known to be 2 or even 3 guns per head in the blind.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:12 am
by Tomkat
I want one loaded for goose, one for ducks. I will, of course, check the regulations.
One may become a field hunting gun.
Assateague, did my youtube video get ya hard?
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:25 am
by Redbeard
Oh fuck me you serious ass jayhawkers. I was just poking fun at TK's no alcohol in the boat rule. I could give a shit if you have a loaded gun in the floor of the boat with a round chambered and the safety off
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:27 am
by Tomkat
Redbeard wrote:Oh fuck me you serious ass jayhawkers. I was just poking fun at TK's no alcohol in the boat rule. I could give a shit if you have a loaded gun in the floor of the boat with a round chambered and the safety off
You get your ass out here to the no coast hunt and see how serious we are!!!! Trust me, we know how to play in the sunflower state. Jarbo's place is just down the road from a certain dancing venue....
Good news! I am still high bidder on my Beretta 390!
Auctions ends sunday night, a lot can go wrong in that time....and I do have a bidding limit.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:29 am
by DeadEye_Dan
Tomkat wrote:
Redbeard wrote:Oh fuck me you serious ass jayhawkers. I was just poking fun at TK's no alcohol in the boat rule. I could give a shit if you have a loaded gun in the floor of the boat with a round chambered and the safety off
You get your ass out here to the no coast hunt and see how serious we are!!!! Trust me, we know how to play in the sunflower state. Jarbo's place is just down the road from a certain dancing venue....
Good news! I am still high bidder on my Beretta 390!
Auctions ends sunday night, a lot can go wrong in that time....and I do have a bidding limit.
Got a link to that 390??
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:30 am
by Tomkat
DeadEye_Dan wrote:
Tomkat wrote:
Redbeard wrote:Oh fuck me you serious ass jayhawkers. I was just poking fun at TK's no alcohol in the boat rule. I could give a shit if you have a loaded gun in the floor of the boat with a round chambered and the safety off
You get your ass out here to the no coast hunt and see how serious we are!!!! Trust me, we know how to play in the sunflower state. Jarbo's place is just down the road from a certain dancing venue....
Good news! I am still high bidder on my Beretta 390!
Auctions ends sunday night, a lot can go wrong in that time....and I do have a bidding limit.
Got a link to that 390??
No, no I dont. HA ha....why dont you just buy a new one and let me have this one over at the poor farm?
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:31 am
by Flightstopper
And the bidding war begins!
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:33 am
by DeadEye_Dan
Flightstopper wrote:And the bidding war begins!
Scouring GB as we speak...
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:34 am
by Tomkat
Bid on all of them Dan. Then you will have everything you ever wanted.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:44 am
by Redbeard
DeadEye_Dan wrote:
Tomkat wrote:
Redbeard wrote:Oh fuck me you serious ass jayhawkers. I was just poking fun at TK's no alcohol in the boat rule. I could give a shit if you have a loaded gun in the floor of the boat with a round chambered and the safety off
You get your ass out here to the no coast hunt and see how serious we are!!!! Trust me, we know how to play in the sunflower state. Jarbo's place is just down the road from a certain dancing venue....
Good news! I am still high bidder on my Beretta 390!
Auctions ends sunday night, a lot can go wrong in that time....and I do have a bidding limit.
Got a link to that 390??
Ha!
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:55 am
by Tomkat
There is always the 3901 and the A500, which is probably a better gun.