The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Doesn't anyone use a shotgun for HUNTING?

K80Geoff · September 21, 1999, 11:03 PM

Your'e absolutely right, this forum needs to talk about more than which gun is best for home defense.

My suggestion is to go with the 1100. It is a great gun that will work well as a clays gun or for hunting. Try to get a 28" barrel with screw chokes, a good overall length that works well for most of the uses you envision. I wouldn't worry too much about 3" magnum shells, learn to shoot well with 2 3/4 shells, they worked OK for many years before 3" magnum shells came along. Buy a couple of cases of shells and practice, good shooting beats magnum shells anyday. Good Luck

Geoff Ross

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Damn!...I need more practice!

September 21, 1999, 11:03 PM	#4
K80Geoff Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 1998 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 3,639	Your'e absolutely right, this forum needs to talk about more than which gun is best for home defense. My suggestion is to go with the 1100. It is a great gun that will work well as a clays gun or for hunting. Try to get a 28" barrel with screw chokes, a good overall length that works well for most of the uses you envision. I wouldn't worry too much about 3" magnum shells, learn to shoot well with 2 3/4 shells, they worked OK for many years before 3" magnum shells came along. Buy a couple of cases of shells and practice, good shooting beats magnum shells anyday. Good Luck Geoff Ross ------------------ Damn!...I need more practice!