Shotguns-SxS, pump, semi, O/U or SS?

Sir William · January 14, 2006, 04:19 AM

I have a preference for short barrel SxS 12 bore with #4. What have you got? I know many who still have a H&R Topper 12 bore behind the closet door. I don't want the usual Rem 870 is best rhetoric. I would like to hear what you have, why and what your load is.

GHT · January 14, 2006, 10:13 AM

Benelli M3 (evil black) set on pump with #4.

I sleep in a big old rope bed (with modern conveniences) so the gun sits across the rear frame rail.

How's that?

G

Dwight55 · January 14, 2006, 11:59 AM

Beretta light weight semi auto with rifle sights, 18 in barrel, tac sling, basic black.

#4, #4, #4, 00, 00, slug, slug

May God bless,
Dwight

Denny Hansen · January 14, 2006, 12:32 PM

Since the usage is not specified (dove, pheasant, deer, etc.), but this is posted in Tactics and Training, I'll assume you're talking about defensive use.

Remington Model 11 modified with Browning A5 carrier parts or,
Winchester M97 or,
Remington 870.

Slugs in all of them.

Denny

Capt. Charlie · January 14, 2006, 12:41 PM

870-P (folding stock) with tac light. First 4 up are #4 buck, followed by 3 slugs.

swmike · January 14, 2006, 01:16 PM

A Mossberg 500 ATP8 with #4 Buck, 00 Buck, and Slugs. Also have a bandolier with additional 20 rounds of the above. I also have the phone number of a good carpet cleaning company

Para Bellum · January 14, 2006, 01:24 PM

as a shotgun: Russian TOZ over/under double-barrel 12ga with #1 Buckschot. I tried pums (winchester) and semis (benelli) and prefer the double barrel for it's

1. follow-up speed and
2. unconditional reliability and
3. easiness of use.

It's also the same gun I sometimes practice clay shooting...

But the primary home defesen weapon is: Steyr AUG.

Puppy · January 14, 2006, 02:39 PM

Mossburg 500 12 ga, loaded w/ 00 Buck.

firestorm9mm · January 14, 2006, 02:55 PM

Stoeger competition condor o/u with #5SHOT along with springfield xd .45

Sir William · January 14, 2006, 04:30 PM

Para Bellum, you mention a great feature, SxS/O/U shotguns have a rapid follow-up shot ability. That is why I favour them. It may not be Metrotacky but, it works. It seems #4 is popular.

michael t · January 15, 2006, 06:34 PM

1972 Rossi coach gun with 00buck . Why ,because in over 30 years has always went bang and I can hit with it. Unlike a 870 Remington I have. In other words I have faith in the Rossi to do the job.

losvaqueros · January 16, 2006, 12:30 AM

Baikal Bounty Hunter ll, 12ga hammerless, 20"

poilu2 · January 16, 2006, 07:03 AM

also, a baikal bounty hunter ll, 20ga hammerless, 20" with #4 buck.

sharpdogs · January 18, 2006, 12:35 PM

Mossberg 500 with a OO and a double barrell Stevens with OO upstairs.

Blackwater OPS · January 18, 2006, 12:37 PM

The 870 is the best....

Leif · January 18, 2006, 12:41 PM

Browning BPS Hunter, 12 gauge, 28" barrel. Very happy with it. Probably will get a shorter barrel for it at some time in the not too distant future.

I used to have a NEF single-shot 12 gauge, and it's one of the few I regret selling. Very handy little shotgun.

Barr · February 1, 2006, 10:11 PM

Winchester 1300 Black Shadow 12 gauge with #6 shot and slugs.

Peeweester40 · February 1, 2006, 11:54 PM

Remington 870 Wingmaster with #6. I like pump because I have experienced FTE with autos and I prefer the capacity over the doubles.

Hardtarget · February 1, 2006, 11:58 PM

For me...Win Defender, pump, 7+1. Load is 4 00 buck and 3 slugs. The only time I ever went "into the night" was with a 12 ga O/U. BG didn't respond correctly so a load of #6 through the twiggy limbs over his head changed his attitude...then I realized I couldn't remember if I used the front trigger or the back trigger. So I got me a pump. One trigger and more than two shots.

Its been 20 plus years...no more events that I've caught.
Mark.

ps: police were OK with the shot. In fact one asked the BG if he thanked me.BG says "what for?"...cop says "for not shooting you. If it was my back yard I'd have shot you first." still glad I didn't shoot him.

joneb · February 2, 2006, 03:16 AM

Winchester 1300 defender 12 ga. now it's loaded with #4B, 7 in the tube and 5 #1B on the stock, I may do a visey versy but I have'nt decided, I worry about collateral damage. I do have 3" mag. #4 shot turky loads, which have a stiff nasty recoil.

DWARREN123 · February 2, 2006, 10:54 PM

2 CZ Woodcock Deluxe's, 12 and 20 ga, they are O/U's.

Abndoc · February 3, 2006, 12:27 AM

Mossberg 12 gauge pump with #7, to reduce over penetration. I still have kids at home in adjoining bedrooms.

joneb · February 5, 2006, 12:24 PM

My HD shotgun tubular mag. will hold seven 2&3/4" or six 3" , I have it loaded with 2&3/4 any reasons to use 3" .

utaherrn · February 6, 2006, 02:55 AM

speedfeed stock and sidesaddle, #4, 00, slugs and 1 beanbag round

Blackwater OPS · February 6, 2006, 04:01 AM

I load 3in 00buck shells, and keep 5 Breneke KO slugs on the buttstock.

January 14, 2006, 11:59 AM	#3
Dwight55 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,568	Beretta light weight semi auto with rifle sights, 18 in barrel, tac sling, basic black. #4, #4, #4, 00, 00, slug, slug May God bless, Dwight __________________ www.dwightsgunleather.com If you can breathe, . . . thank God! If you can read, . . . thank a teacher! If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a Veteran!

January 15, 2006, 06:34 PM	#11
michael t Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Location: Out back Ky Posts: 4,044	1972 Rossi coach gun with 00buck . Why ,because in over 30 years has always went bang and I can hit with it. Unlike a 870 Remington I have. In other words I have faith in the Rossi to do the job. __________________ Certified Armed Infidel Colt Defender ,Colt Mustang ,Dan Wesson CBOB, PPK/S, American Classic 1911,Bersa Thunder 380 http://bersachat.comHome of Bersa http://www.metroarms1911forum.com

January 18, 2006, 12:37 PM	#15
Blackwater OPS Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,152	The 870 is the best.... __________________ "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." -Ben Franklin Spc. Jeremy M. Campbell Died 9/1/2005 and the best DS ever MSG Matthew Ritz Died 11.23.2005 matthewritz.com For those who have had to fight for it, Life holds a special meaning that the protected will never know. (\__/) (='.'=) Someone set us up the bunny! (")_(")

February 1, 2006, 11:58 PM	#19
Hardtarget Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2001 Location: Nashville, Tn. Posts: 683	For me...Win Defender, pump, 7+1. Load is 4 00 buck and 3 slugs. The only time I ever went "into the night" was with a 12 ga O/U. BG didn't respond correctly so a load of #6 through the twiggy limbs over his head changed his attitude...then I realized I couldn't remember if I used the front trigger or the back trigger. So I got me a pump. One trigger and more than two shots. Its been 20 plus years...no more events that I've caught. Mark. ps: police were OK with the shot. In fact one asked the BG if he thanked me.BG says "what for?"...cop says "for not shooting you. If it was my back yard I'd have shot you first." still glad I didn't shoot him. __________________ ...even a blind hog finds an acorn every once in a while.

February 6, 2006, 02:55 AM	#24
utaherrn Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2005 Location: Happy Valley, USA Posts: 649	Mossberg 590, 9 shot speedfeed stock and sidesaddle, #4, 00, slugs and 1 beanbag round __________________ Bash 'em in the head, that seems to work out!

January 14, 2006, 04:19 AM	#1
Sir William Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 2004 Posts: 3,261	Shotguns-SxS, pump, semi, O/U or SS? I have a preference for short barrel SxS 12 bore with #4. What have you got? I know many who still have a H&R Topper 12 bore behind the closet door. I don't want the usual Rem 870 is best rhetoric. I would like to hear what you have, why and what your load is.

January 14, 2006, 10:13 AM	#2
GHT Member Join Date: October 26, 2005 Posts: 64	Benelli M3 (evil black) set on pump with #4. I sleep in a big old rope bed (with modern conveniences) so the gun sits across the rear frame rail. How's that? G

January 14, 2006, 12:32 PM	#4
Denny Hansen Staff Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2001 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 2,422	Since the usage is not specified (dove, pheasant, deer, etc.), but this is posted in Tactics and Training, I'll assume you're talking about defensive use. Remington Model 11 modified with Browning A5 carrier parts or, Winchester M97 or, Remington 870. Slugs in all of them. Denny __________________ S.W.A.T. Magazine Weapons, Training and Tactics for the Real World Join us at TFL or at AR15.com or on Facebook

January 14, 2006, 12:41 PM	#5
Capt. Charlie Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 24, 2005 Location: Steubenville, OH Posts: 4,446	870-P (folding stock) with tac light. First 4 up are #4 buck, followed by 3 slugs. __________________ TFL Members are ambassadors to the world for firearm owners. What kind of ambassador does *your* post make *you?* I train in earnest, to do the things that I pray in earnest, I'll never have to do. --Capt. Charlie

January 14, 2006, 01:16 PM	#6
swmike Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2005 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 670	A Mossberg 500 ATP8 with #4 Buck, 00 Buck, and Slugs. Also have a bandolier with additional 20 rounds of the above. I also have the phone number of a good carpet cleaning company __________________ My definition of Gun Control--- A steady grip and hitting your target. "In God we trust, all others are suspects." "If I shoot all the ammo I am carrying, either I won't need any more, or more won't be of any help". ____________________________________________

January 14, 2006, 01:24 PM	#7
Para Bellum Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2005 Location: right there Posts: 1,882	as a shotgun: Russian TOZ over/under double-barrel 12ga with #1 Buckschot. I tried pums (winchester) and semis (benelli) and prefer the double barrel for it's 1. follow-up speed and 2. unconditional reliability and 3. easiness of use. It's also the same gun I sometimes practice clay shooting... But the primary home defesen weapon is: Steyr AUG. __________________ Si vis pacem - para bellum If you want peace - prepare for war

January 14, 2006, 02:39 PM	#8
Puppy Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2005 Posts: 265	Mossburg 500 12 ga, loaded w/ 00 Buck.

January 14, 2006, 02:55 PM	#9
firestorm9mm Member Join Date: January 14, 2006 Location: Plains PA Posts: 88	Stoeger competition condor o/u with #5SHOT along with springfield xd .45

January 14, 2006, 04:30 PM	#10
Sir William Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 2004 Posts: 3,261	Para Bellum, you mention a great feature, SxS/O/U shotguns have a rapid follow-up shot ability. That is why I favour them. It may not be Metrotacky but, it works. It seems #4 is popular.

January 16, 2006, 12:30 AM	#12
losvaqueros Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Southern Middle Tennessee Posts: 49	Baikal Bounty Hunter ll, 12ga hammerless, 20"

January 16, 2006, 07:03 AM	#13
poilu2 Junior Member Join Date: December 5, 2005 Location: maine Posts: 10	also, a baikal bounty hunter ll, 20ga hammerless, 20" with #4 buck.

January 18, 2006, 12:35 PM	#14
sharpdogs Junior Member Join Date: September 23, 2005 Posts: 4	Mossberg 500 with a OO and a double barrell Stevens with OO upstairs.

January 18, 2006, 12:41 PM	#16
Leif Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2005 Posts: 1,237	Browning BPS Hunter, 12 gauge, 28" barrel. Very happy with it. Probably will get a shorter barrel for it at some time in the not too distant future. I used to have a NEF single-shot 12 gauge, and it's one of the few I regret selling. Very handy little shotgun.

February 1, 2006, 10:11 PM	#17
Barr Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2006 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 286	Winchester 1300 Black Shadow 12 gauge with #6 shot and slugs.

February 1, 2006, 11:54 PM	#18
Peeweester40 Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2006 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 143	Remington 870 Wingmaster with #6. I like pump because I have experienced FTE with autos and I prefer the capacity over the doubles.

February 2, 2006, 03:16 AM	#20
joneb Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2005 Location: Central , OR Posts: 1,888	Winchester 1300 defender 12 ga. now it's loaded with #4B, 7 in the tube and 5 #1B on the stock, I may do a visey versy but I have'nt decided, I worry about collateral damage. I do have 3" mag. #4 shot turky loads, which have a stiff nasty recoil.

February 2, 2006, 10:54 PM	#21
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2006 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 1,758	2 CZ Woodcock Deluxe's, 12 and 20 ga, they are O/U's.

February 3, 2006, 12:27 AM	#22
Abndoc Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2006 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 727	Mossberg 12 gauge pump with #7, to reduce over penetration. I still have kids at home in adjoining bedrooms.

February 5, 2006, 12:24 PM	#23
joneb Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2005 Location: Central , OR Posts: 1,888	My HD shotgun tubular mag. will hold seven 2&3/4" or six 3" , I have it loaded with 2&3/4 any reasons to use 3" .

February 6, 2006, 04:01 AM	#25
Blackwater OPS Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,152	I load 3in 00buck shells, and keep 5 Breneke KO slugs on the buttstock. __________________ "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." -Ben Franklin Spc. Jeremy M. Campbell Died 9/1/2005 and the best DS ever MSG Matthew Ritz Died 11.23.2005 matthewritz.com For those who have had to fight for it, Life holds a special meaning that the protected will never know. (\__/) (='.'=) Someone set us up the bunny! (")_(")