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Dave R · October 3, 2000, 11:54 AM

Thanks for the good input, all. I can live with the 100fps velocity penalty. Like I said, I love the way this thing swings & points. A "guide gun shotgun." I think I'll go ahead and put in the screw-in chokes on the 18" barel, and then see how it patterns. If its not good, no big loss. I can always buy the longer barrel. Meanwhile, I've increased the flexibility of the short barrel.

I had one other thought. My 16 yr son has always hunted with a 20ga, 28" (30?)barrel. I had him play with the HD shotgun last night, and he liked the feel. Stock length was about equal with the 20ga, and with the center of gravity closer to his shoulder, he said it felt more comfortable. So I think I'll let him carry it on the first hunt after it gets back. He'll probably do better than with the long 20ga.

Art, Dave Mc, nice to know I'm not the only one who has these crazy thoughts. Satterwhite, too, eh?

October 3, 2000, 11:54 AM	#7
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	Thanks for the good input, all. I can live with the 100fps velocity penalty. Like I said, I love the way this thing swings & points. A "guide gun shotgun." I think I'll go ahead and put in the screw-in chokes on the 18" barel, and then see how it patterns. If its not good, no big loss. I can always buy the longer barrel. Meanwhile, I've increased the flexibility of the short barrel. I had one other thought. My 16 yr son has always hunted with a 20ga, 28" (30?)barrel. I had him play with the HD shotgun last night, and he liked the feel. Stock length was about equal with the 20ga, and with the center of gravity closer to his shoulder, he said it felt more comfortable. So I think I'll let him carry it on the first hunt after it gets back. He'll probably do better than with the long 20ga. Art, Dave Mc, nice to know I'm not the only one who has these crazy thoughts. Satterwhite, too, eh?