Just what I need
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Category: FireArms, et cetera
Forum Name: Shotguns, Shotgun Ammunition and Shotshell Reloading
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Topic: Just what I need
Posted By: MapleHill
Subject: Just what I need
Date Posted: 11 May 2021 at 19:31
| Well, my youngest son joined the school trap league this spring so we dove in head first to the shotgun world. Before this all I needed was my old Mossberg 20ga for chasing rabbits and a bird every so often. Now I'm hanging out in the gun shops handling Brownings and Beretta O/Us...just what I need!! I shoot with them during open practice, I'm not as good as my son, but it's fun. I found a great deal on an early 60s Winchester 101 and then picked up an SKB 3 barrel trap set. Doesn't make me shoot any better, but it fits nice. Now I'm cruising looking for used O/Us, new O/Us...God help me... |
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Posted By: d4570
Date Posted: 11 May 2021 at 20:44
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Sorry Hill can't help. Only 2 barrel I have is an old 20 gauge Stevens, that I have not shot for years. I have a 870 super express I use as a club, and a Stoeger I use for everything else. I do reload shot shells you will too, soon. The three of us go through about 500 shells a year but 80% are steel goose loads, Some gigantic coyote loads and some lead bird loads. Keep us in the loop how things are going.  ------------- Remember: Four boxes keep us free ,the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, AND the cartridge box |
Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 12 May 2021 at 06:03
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I did that when I was 16. And bought some used reloading machine for $40. Wonder what trouble I would have gotten into if I had all those hundreds of hours I spent reloading? Enjoy those kids...they disappear to soon. ------------- “ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.” |
Posted By: MapleHill
Date Posted: 13 May 2021 at 11:38
| I don't see myself getting into shotshell reloading...especially now with components so hard to find!! |
Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 15 May 2021 at 18:51
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I don't think the components for loading shotgun ammo are as hard to find as rifle and pistol stuff. At least around here. I bet that SKB is a nice shotgun. I have one that's not a trap gun just a plain over/under. I really like it. Wing master ------------- I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on. |
Posted By: MapleHill
Date Posted: 15 May 2021 at 19:28
Latest acquisition...Hi my name is Mark and I have an addiction... |
Posted By: MapleHill
Date Posted: 15 May 2021 at 19:40
Wing, the SKB is top notch. I'll try to get some pictures of it. It doesn't make me shoot any better, but it looks good while I miss...
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Wing master wrote:Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 16 May 2021 at 06:34
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That Ruger Red Label looks great. is it the early one or made after 2015? ------------- “ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.” |
Posted By: MapleHill
Date Posted: 16 May 2021 at 08:30
Bear, DOM is 2000 according to the serial #
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Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 16 May 2021 at 09:53
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Looks good to me. Just wondering what changes were made when re-introduced? ------------- “ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.” |
Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 19:41
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I don't shoot them as much as I used to but I do have a soft spot for shotguns. Wing master ------------- I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on. |
Posted By: MapleHill
Date Posted: 18 May 2021 at 08:22
I have never been much of a shotgun guy myself, just what I have read recently. One complaint was the original Red Labels were heavy, this one is for sure, so they did lighten up. I am not sure what they did to do that, but from the reviews I've seen quality suffered. Now, you all know how everyone thinks older is better, I can't confirm nor deny that. I do know that people either love them or hate them, nothing in the middle. It is from the shape of the stock and how they shoot. Typically they shoot much higher poi than any of the other popular makes. I can confirm this, mine shoots much higher than my 101 or SKB, at least the bottom barrel does. But, fit, finish, lockup is impeccable as was any other Red Label I handled. I did have a 50th anniversary 20ga that I never shot years ago. The jury is still out whether this one stays. I have absolutely fell in love with the Franchi Instinct L, which are owned by Beretta, at a lower price point, so we shall see...
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Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 18 May 2021 at 11:49
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Almost bought a field grade Red Label 20 ga. but weight was a heavy factory against it. OK for trap or skeet...but not an all daay carry for me. most trap shotguns are made to shoot high as the birds are rising. My 870 Trap gun shoots right on for me But not high enough for other shooters (my bro') ------------- “ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.” |
Posted By: MapleHill
Date Posted: 18 May 2021 at 19:43
I am just learning the ways of trap and shooting high seems to be the way it is. But, if you can practice enough, it's what you get used to. My 101 its with the bird just above the bead, the SKB covers it up and the Ruger is well above the bead. I am gonna practice with the SKB more but...I just ordered a Franchi Instinct today...
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Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 19 May 2021 at 10:31
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Rising birds need a little upward lead built in. Shot trap for 30 years, nice sunday afternoon at gun club. ------------- “ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.” |
Posted By: Irish Bird Dog
Date Posted: 20 May 2021 at 20:11
I like the Ruger Red Label....mine is ancient and still all blue in 20ga and NOT heavy by my standards and I think it handles and shoots just fine in the grouse woods. My trap gun when I did that game was just a field grade 870 that I had tapped for changeable chokes so it could double as a turkey gun too. ------------- Irish Bird Dog NRA Life/Endowment 2nd Amendment Supporter |
Posted By: MapleHill
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 18:48
| The 870s are real popular in the trap leagues. I'm learning alot about shotguns. Now, I want them all...Not sure what I'm gonna do with this Red Label. I bought a case from Ruger and it is a sweet setup. I think I'll hang on to it. I bought an SKB hybrid case for the 101 and it too is very very nice. The Franchi is one I have lusted for quite a while. Range report when it gets here. |
Posted By: d4570
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 20:46
My 870 My new "Like"  ------------- Remember: Four boxes keep us free ,the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, AND the cartridge box |
Posted By: Irish Bird Dog
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 22:25
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Nice! D. My 870 is also a LH action! Stock except for the choke tubes I added. ------------- Irish Bird Dog NRA Life/Endowment 2nd Amendment Supporter |