Guns!

[darkmatter]

I have a number of firearms in my battery of various calibers. But it's my Ruger bolt action 77/22 all weather stainless that gets used the most outside of deer season. I finally taught my Son that it's better to buy a expensive gun that shoots cheap available ammo rather then a cheap gun that shoots expensive hard to find ammo. (That Nagant pistol he has is nice, but something more like a paperweight then usable.)

 

[Player Hater]

Some nice boomsticks in here so far, keep 'em coming...

 

[trase]

For shotgun owners, do you prefer Remington or Mossberg? I've shot 12 ga in both (a friend brought us to the range) but the stock on both of his were way too long for me (he's well over a foot taller than I am). I have a shoulder injury (left side, I shoot on my right, but it's a bone spur, so it gets to aching after awhile when at the range). I like the idea of not worrying about rust on the 887, but my primary concern is being able to chase off/take out varmints. I must admit, the Mossberg always piques my interest in terms of aesthetics, but it seems like it's more ideal for tactical assault type situations? So, looking badass and being ideal for me to protect our critters may not be mutual goals. Thoughts?

This kinda sets my heart a-flutter.

 

[Player Hater]

Ew, a shotgun with no stock...

 

[ConchRepublic]

All I got right now is a little .22 mod 60. I do have a US Army issue M14 rifle that was chopped down from Korean era. My dad keeps his .12ga and Remington .270 with me when he doesn't have them.

I've been looking at getting a couple new ones though.

 

[trase]

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LOL I think I figured out its appeal for me - remember in the 1989 Batman movie, when Nicholson (as the Joker) pulled the long barrel pistol out of his trousers? I think it reminds me of that. (I'm a superhero/villain nerd, and I'm particularly partial to the Bat and Joker)

But seriously...I need to figure out something that will work well for me.

 

[Player Hater]

Well, then don't go just for looks..

Think about how you would fire a shotgun with no stock... You can't really use the sights, and the recoil is going feel more powerful, and you are going to be stuck firing "from the hip"..

Form should follow function, and you should ALWAYS aim your hot lead, you are responsible for where it goes.

 

[ConchRepublic]

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LOL I think I figured out its appeal for me - remember in the 1989 Batman movie, when Nicholson (as the Joker) pulled the long barrel pistol out of his trousers? I think it reminds me of that. (I'm a superhero/villain nerd, and I'm particularly partial to the Bat and Joker)

But seriously...I need to figure out something that will work well for me.

if you like that look, why not get a shotty with a folding wire stock?

Here is one from STocky's Stocks. Bit pricey though.

 

[wood&feathers]

If concerned about recoil, get a gas operated autoloader of some kind. For most 4 legged varmints 20 ga or even .410 is plenty of gun. Smaller gauge, less kick. Not as macho but it ain't cool to have a gun you flinch while shooting.

For varmints I use an old 12 ga Mossberg pump with a shortened stock. For longer range I use my deer rifle, a Ruger .308 with forward mounted (scout style) 2x scope. I want to get a similar setup in .223 but can't afford yet.

Also several other pistols and rifles, but for fun I love my .45 flintlock with swamped Colerain barrel and small Siler lock. I love shooting it but haven't finished the carving, barrel browning, touch hole liner and such. Working toward a George Schroyer style.

 

[wood&feathers]

As an example of how much difference the autoloader makes, I used to weigh 110# soaking wet. Dreaded shooting 12 ga with buckshot. But a friend who is a manufacturer rep has a Benelli police autoloader. Man that thing is FUN. I could chase milk jugs all day with that cannon!

Another tip- square your torso up, relative to the target. When practicing with shotguns and followup shots, you want that deep pocket in your shoulder to make a U with the sides pointed toward the target, not off to the side. Then the recoil is aimed at your clavicle, NOT the rotator cuff and stuff at the point of your shoulder.

Picture your feet keeping the usual K stance, with your R leg set back, wide and at a 45 to your line of sight. Rotate at the waist until your shoulders are at a R angle to line of sight, square to the target. Not only does your shoulder take less beating, your waist and whole torso absorb more of the energy and naturally help bring the gun back on target between shots.