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Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:45 amby Tomkat
I love my Benelli. Its the best gun I have ever owned. But I am thinking having a back up might not be a bad idea. I have a beautiful 870 Wingmaster that is far to nice to be a waterfowl gun. So I am looking at selling it and kicking a few bucks in towards another gun, used ofcourse.
My early thoughts are Beretta 390 (love this idea) maybe a Franchi, or possibly a Stoger 3000. Have also considered an A5 Mag.
I owned an 11-87, not interested on another one unless its a really good deal.
I dont care about shooting 3.5" shells.
I would like to be around 6-700 if possible.
What do you all think?
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:51 amby Flightstopper
Just get a nova and be done with it. Why get an auto that won't hardly be used? What if your back up auto fails you? Bet that nova won't.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:52 amby DC727
Mossberg 835
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:52 amby assateague
870.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:57 amby Flightstopper
assateague wrote:870.
The simplicity and ruggedness of the nova puts it above the 870 for waterfowl.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:57 amby Flightstopper
duckcommander727 wrote:Mossberg 835
He said backup gun, not Jehler wheel chock deluxe. Keep up
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:58 amby Bootlipkiller
Flightstopper wrote:assateague wrote:870.
The simplicity and ruggedness of the nova puts it above the 870 for waterfowl.
Flight, what an ugly thing to say!
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:59 amby assateague
Flightstopper wrote:assateague wrote:870.
The simplicity and ruggedness of the nova puts it above the 870 for waterfowl.
History begs to differ.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:00 amby Flightstopper
assateague wrote:Flightstopper wrote:assateague wrote:870.
The simplicity and ruggedness of the nova puts it above the 870 for waterfowl.
History begs to differ.
Nova is still relatively new compared to the 870. Give it time and people will be proclaiming the legendary status of the nova in haiku.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:03 amby DeadEye_Dan
Most of these kids have never held an 870. All they know is the garbage Big Green has puked out since Cerberus bought them out.
If you could find an early 90's Wingmaster SPS Magnum, you'd have the absolute pinnacle of waterfowl pump guns. That was the first shotgun I bought and I curse the day I sold it.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:03 amby Bootlipkiller
assateague wrote:Flightstopper wrote:assateague wrote:870.
The simplicity and ruggedness of the nova puts it above the 870 for waterfowl.
History begs to differ.
Yea I bet there are a few thousand Vietnamese who got cut in half by one that beg to differ.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:05 amby assateague
Benelli Nova
Plasticky forearm- stumplike.
Just for the name? Yep.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:06 amby Bootlipkiller
DeadEye_Dan wrote:Most of these kids have never held an 870. All they know is the garbage Big Green has puked out since Cerberus bought them out.
If you could find an early 90's Wingmaster SPS Magnum, you'd have the absolute pinnacle of waterfowl pump guns. That was the first shotgun I bought and I curse the day I sold it.
I'm never selling mine. A nova is just an 870 with plastic guts and a over sized stock and four grip.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:09 amby Tomkat
DeadEye_Dan wrote:Most of these kids have never held an 870. All they know is the garbage Big Green has puked out since Cerberus bought them out.
If you could find an early 90's Wingmaster SPS Magnum, you'd have the absolute pinnacle of waterfowl pump guns. That was the first shotgun I bought and I curse the day I sold it.
Wanna buy another one? Mine is circa 1993
I have been through the 870 zone. They are great guns for what they are.
I like the spring. I am spoiled.
Not interested in pumping the handle any more (but I love my model 62 winchester!)
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:11 amby Bootlipkiller
Tomkat wrote:DeadEye_Dan wrote:Most of these kids have never held an 870. All they know is the garbage Big Green has puked out since Cerberus bought them out.
If you could find an early 90's Wingmaster SPS Magnum, you'd have the absolute pinnacle of waterfowl pump guns. That was the first shotgun I bought and I curse the day I sold it.
Not interested in pumping the handle any more (but I love my model 62 winchester!)
They make a blue pill for this!
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:13 amby Tomkat
Bootlipkiller wrote:Tomkat wrote:DeadEye_Dan wrote:Most of these kids have never held an 870. All they know is the garbage Big Green has puked out since Cerberus bought them out.
If you could find an early 90's Wingmaster SPS Magnum, you'd have the absolute pinnacle of waterfowl pump guns. That was the first shotgun I bought and I curse the day I sold it.
Not interested in pumping the handle any more (but I love my model 62 winchester!)
They make a blue pill for this!
I think the bait fumes are getting to you, sturgeon killa
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:20 amby Flightstopper
DeadEye_Dan wrote:Most of these kids have never held an 870. All they know is the garbage Big Green has puked out since Cerberus bought them out.
If you could find an early 90's Wingmaster SPS Magnum, you'd have the absolute pinnacle of waterfowl pump guns. That was the first shotgun I bought and I curse the day I sold it.
How about a '53 wingmaster 16? Quite partial to that one.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:26 amby DeadEye_Dan
Eh, I'm sure it's a nice gun.
The Wingmaster SPS, was a Wingmaster, without all the luster bluing and wood. Flat matte finish on the metal and synthetic stocks, but still had a vent rib and screw chokes.
TK - have a looksee at Gunbroker and see what Wingmasters are selling for.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:26 amby Bootlipkiller
Tomkat wrote:Bootlipkiller wrote:Tomkat wrote:DeadEye_Dan wrote:Most of these kids have never held an 870. All they know is the garbage Big Green has puked out since Cerberus bought them out.
If you could find an early 90's Wingmaster SPS Magnum, you'd have the absolute pinnacle of waterfowl pump guns. That was the first shotgun I bought and I curse the day I sold it.
Not interested in pumping the handle any more (but I love my model 62 winchester!)
They make a blue pill for this!
I think the bait fumes are getting to you, sturgeon killa
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:43 amby Flightstopper
DeadEye_Dan wrote:Eh, I'm sure it's a nice gun.
The Wingmaster SPS, was a Wingmaster, without all the luster bluing and wood. Flat matte finish on the metal and synthetic stocks, but still had a vent rib and screw chokes.
TK - have a looksee at Gunbroker and see what Wingmasters are selling for.
Cool, wasn't aware of those. This one fits that bill now after grandpa put it to good use.
For the hell of it, middle one even though you can't see much.
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Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:49 amby jehler
I'm thinking of a back up gun as well, been liking the feel of the a-400
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:57 amby DeadEye_Dan
Awww man...it's gotta donkey dick on it!!
I've never shot a gun with one of those on it. How's it handle?
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:01 amby assateague
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?
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:08 amby Tomkat
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.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:09 amby jehler
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?
Because I hunt in Deepwater
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:09 amby DeadEye_Dan
I have two SBE's because I bought my second one used for $500 when the first one was 11 years old. I figured someday, it may wear out and if not - I've got 2 (soon to be 3) boys that will need it.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:20 amby assateague
Tomkat wrote: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?
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:24 amby Flightstopper
DeadEye_Dan wrote:Awww man...it's gotta donkey dick on it!!
I've never shot a gun with one of those on it. How's it handle?
Lol, granted it is a 16 it has next to no recoil. Love shooting with it. Was also a blast running all the old shells he had for it. Second an third shots were put through a wall of smoke.
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:58 amby Flightstopper
If I only k we someone with a 16 press I could con into loading up a few shells. Hmmmm.....
Re: Looking for a back up gun-
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:59 amby Redbeard
I'm gonna have to agree with flight on this one. Love my Nova to death. Although its just an ugly safe queen now