August 3, 2011, 11:30 AM | #1 |
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should i hunt with this
1912 remington model 10a in ok shape
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August 3, 2011, 02:27 PM | #2 |
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The Model 10 was phased out in 1929,IIRC. And most were chambered for the older shell variously called 2 1/2, 2 9/16,2 5/8" etc. Modern ammo, even light loads, may be too much for this. |
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Only possible "lite" ammo I find is at RST - 2-7/8 running 1150 -1175 fps; not sure if that would even be safe
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August 3, 2011, 04:31 PM | #4 |
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ok thanx i will talk with a gunsmith
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I have a Winchester model 1912 - made around 1914 ---- which I hunt with, as did my uncle, as did his grandfather!
Sure - have a smith check it out - but I don't see much reason for not hunting with it. But hey - I'm a shooter who happens to shoot old guns - not a collector. I suspect the two categories have a very different set of values. |
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i have shoot this gun many times
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August 3, 2011, 05:47 PM | #7 |
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Just because you've been shooting it ...doesn't mean its a great idea !!
It would be smart to get it checked by a competent gunsmith....but its your hands and eyes behind the thing...not mine. |
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If its safe go ahead.
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A. why do you have an opened bag of Tostitos in your drawer?
B. I'd throw in some target load (2 1/2") just to take it easy on her the first time. Looks in great shape for the age
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August 4, 2011, 10:59 PM | #11 |
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Being that it's made after 1900, it's probably safe for smokeless powder. And judging from the picture it's in good shape.
However, hunting with it will inevitably cause more wear and tear on the gun. If you don't mind that, go for it. Otherwise, buy something else. |
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Model 10A shotguns have a rather unusual carrier that tends to wear at the ends which causes them to quit working, jam, and otherwise irritate the operator. If it is still in good shape, clean it well, put it away, and take it out and show it off every now and then. Then go buy a Rem 870 or a Benelli SBE II and use that for hunting.
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Check the chamber length and use appropriate shells. If it's 2 3/4 which it most likely is you might want to have the forcing cone lengthened. The original cone was designed for roll crimp but if it patterns good it's not going to hurt anything. The gun is perfectly safe with smokeless powder and looks to be in better than just ok shape.
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Ben and Jerry's lid on the floor.
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