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xnaerughiazk · April 4, 2014, 12:02 AM

I used pump 12 gauge shotguns for decades until my flinch got so bad, I had to switch to autos for waterfowl. The switch was a great improvement in my shooting, damn those 12 gauge loads kick.

But I always liked shucking those shells and considering how few shots one takes at big game, again I'd buy one if they didn't clatter while just walking about.

Some day I may just find one that doesn't clatter, I'll keep looking.

PS I've been looking for a short rifle that will shoot 44 mag semi-wadcutters religiously. So in the vein of what does ghuiazk want for manufacturers to produce for approximately one to ten customers, the demand, a pump action 44 mag with reliability of semi-wadcutter, a 20 inch barrel and no clatter.

Manufacturers are lining up right now to supply this monumental need.

April 4, 2014, 12:02 AM	#82
xnaerughiazk Member Join Date: October 30, 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 68	I used pump 12 gauge shotguns for decades until my flinch got so bad, I had to switch to autos for waterfowl. The switch was a great improvement in my shooting, damn those 12 gauge loads kick. But I always liked shucking those shells and considering how few shots one takes at big game, again I'd buy one if they didn't clatter while just walking about. Some day I may just find one that doesn't clatter, I'll keep looking. PS I've been looking for a short rifle that will shoot 44 mag semi-wadcutters religiously. So in the vein of what does ghuiazk want for manufacturers to produce for approximately one to ten customers, the demand, a pump action 44 mag with reliability of semi-wadcutter, a 20 inch barrel and no clatter. Manufacturers are lining up right now to supply this monumental need. Last edited by xnaerughiazk; April 4, 2014 at 12:22 AM.