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RHC · August 11, 2000, 11:04 AM

I own both a Remington 1100 (semi-automatic) and an Ithaca 37 pump. These are both very fine shotguns, reliable, accurate, tough. No need to spend more.

I think a beginner would be wiser to avoid 10 gauge, which is only needed for geese a long ways away, and is way too big for pheasant.

I also suggest that you buy a pump for your first gun. It's too easy to just keep pulling the trigger without thinking with a semi, and you can shoot just about as fast with a pump once you practice a little.

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August 11, 2000, 11:04 AM	#13
RHC Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2000 Posts: 678	I own both a Remington 1100 (semi-automatic) and an Ithaca 37 pump. These are both very fine shotguns, reliable, accurate, tough. No need to spend more. I think a beginner would be wiser to avoid 10 gauge, which is only needed for geese a long ways away, and is way too big for pheasant. I also suggest that you buy a pump for your first gun. It's too easy to just keep pulling the trigger without thinking with a semi, and you can shoot just about as fast with a pump once you practice a little. [This message has been edited by RHC (edited August 11, 2000).]