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    Shot Gun Change Up

    Went to Cabella's today and got a new barrel for my shotgun. I took my pheasant busting Remington 870



    and turned it into a home defense shotgun.



    Granted it is not very tactical, but it is just what I wanted. I went from a 28" barrel with RemChoke, to a 20" barrel with rifle sighes and an IC. I am pretty happy with it. Now to start stocking up on the 00 buck.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ltorlo64 View Post
    Went to Cabella's today and got a new barrel for my shotgun. I took my pheasant busting Remington 870



    and turned it into a home defense shotgun.



    Granted it is not very tactical, but it is just what I wanted. I went from a 28" barrel with RemChoke, to a 20" barrel with rifle sighes and an IC. I am pretty happy with it. Now to start stocking up on the 00 buck.
    My dad had the same set up for his 1100. More than adequate for home defense.

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    Looks good. 00 buck = 9 pellets in a 2 3/4" chambered 12ga. #4 buck = 27 pellets for the same chamber. I've always favored the #4 buck because of the pellet count.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Schuetzenman View Post
    Looks good. 00 buck = 9 pellets in a 2 3/4" chambered 12ga. #4 buck = 27 pellets for the same chamber. I've always favored the #4 buck because of the pellet count.
    I have heard the same thing. For 00 you have a .30 caliber pellet, for #4 you have a .25 calibler pellet. I like the idea of 27 chances more than 9 chances of hitting my target. My decision point will be ease of finding, I think. Most places I look carry 00, but not #4.
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    when i pheasant hunt in Iowa i used #4 magnum. i only forgot to pick the lead out once before dinner. wife found it on the first bite. i would soak the breast in salt water over night in the fridge. in the morning i would squeeze out the shot. like i said, i only forgot once.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ndm86 View Post
    when i pheasant hunt in Iowa i used #4 magnum. i only forgot to pick the lead out once before dinner. wife found it on the first bite. i would soak the breast in salt water over night in the fridge. in the morning i would squeeze out the shot. like i said, i only forgot once.
    I generally hunt pheasant with #6. It is a tad small, but I hunt quail at the same time and #6 works well for both. I have never found any shot in a bird. The shot seems to go right through them. I wonder why the difference.
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    I like it.
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    Looks similar to my Glenfield...

    Glenfield 778 12ga


    After shortening a Marlin 120 24" slug barrel (same gun just different branding) to 18 1/2" and reinstalling the front sight.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dieselbuilder View Post
    Glenfield 778 12ga


    After shortening a Marlin 120 24" slug barrel (same gun just different branding) to 18 1/2" and reinstalling the front sight.
    I would have preferred an 18" or so barrel, but I took what was available. Looks good.
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    "HATE IS GOOD, WHEN ITS DIRECTED AT EVIL." PROBASCO, April 20, 2012

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    Have you heard about the new corduroy pillows? They're making head lines!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ltorlo64 View Post
    I would have preferred an 18" or so barrel, but I took what was available. Looks good.
    I was looking for something to shoot in TSA (Tactical Shooting Assn) matches on a very tight budget. I found the 24" barrel online for $25 + shipping and since I was already shortening it to come in under the TSA 22" maximum barrel length rule I decided to go ahead and take it down to just over NFA minimum while I was at it.

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