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oldguy870 · June 3, 2012, 09:03 PM

I have 3 Benelli M2s and 4 Remington 870s. I like my 870s a lot. But, I shoot my M2s better. So, my M2s are my go to guns for bird hunting.

When I go on dove hunts and duck hunts, I want to bring a backup gun. The thing that worries me is that I will be leaving the backup gun in the car while I hunt. This means I run a risk of getting my gun stolen if my car is broken into.

So, do I take a $300 Remington 870 as the backup? Or, do I go with one of my $1200 M2s?

Insurance would cover a stolen gun out of my car. However, the deductible is $500. Would you risk it with the Benelli as a backup?

June 3, 2012, 09:03 PM	#1
oldguy870 Member Join Date: June 1, 2011 Posts: 34	Which shotgun would you take for a backup gun? I have 3 Benelli M2s and 4 Remington 870s. I like my 870s a lot. But, I shoot my M2s better. So, my M2s are my go to guns for bird hunting. When I go on dove hunts and duck hunts, I want to bring a backup gun. The thing that worries me is that I will be leaving the backup gun in the car while I hunt. This means I run a risk of getting my gun stolen if my car is broken into. So, do I take a $300 Remington 870 as the backup? Or, do I go with one of my $1200 M2s? Insurance would cover a stolen gun out of my car. However, the deductible is $500. Would you risk it with the Benelli as a backup?