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Uploaded on February 04, 2009Ok,
so i currently own an old Laurona sxs boxlock.
i dont know the model, but from what research i've done i know that they are a spanish firearms company from eibar spain, and they stopped producing sxs in 1978.
im new to hunting and shooting, but from what i can tell it shoots fairly well.
i bought it 6 months ago in very good condition.
my uncle, the man who got me into hunting, has many shotguns, and has an old 870 wingmaster he said i could borrow.
He has both trap and field stocks for it, but a skeet barrel on it. ( its older and doesnt have inter-chokes.)
i would like to get a decent pump gun for turkey, waterfowl, and probably deer. i was thinking either a benelli nova or supernova.
i guess my question is.. should i borrow my uncles gun, even though it has an open bore?
or should i get my own. spending the money is not the issue, its more.. am i stupid to pass up a good gun to borrow for now?
its a 30" barrel and my uncle thought we could get it drilled for chokes, is that worth it and if so, any idea how much?
i know thats alot to ask, and kinda long but thanks for reading
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If you're interested enough that you are thinking about buying a gun you might as well do it now. I don't know how much it will cost to get the barrel threaded but it will be a significant cost by the time you buy chokes and pay the gunsmith. In my opinion the best guns Benelli makes are their pumps so that is a good choice. If you like the 870, remington is releasing the 887 later this year that has a 870 action but a polymer coating like what Benelli has done with the Nova's and they will probably be a little cheaper.
your gonna have a hard time hitting a turkey with that open choke. my suggestion is go with the 870
well, just got a good price on the benelli, so i went with that.
thanks alot though guys!
happy shooting!
If you can get it drilled and chocked for a good price until you purchase your own pump, I would say spend the money. Skeet and trap shooting is a blast and you will hone your skills more by shoot and shooting more often. Thanks for joining the shooting sports and hunting.
well i've been out with my nova twice, and i absolutely love it!
unforunately some a**hole threaten to call the cops on me today for shooting.. thing is i am shooting on crown land that you can legaly hunt on, with biodegrable clays, and i clean up all unbroken/large chunks of clays, and all my shells after im done.
just started yelling and swearing, becuase he owns the land nex door.. thing is it wasnt even a noise complaint cause he owns a snow/motocross track..
anyways there is a private outdoor gunclub down the road a few km, a friend of mine is a member, and i think im gonna join..
wish you all good shooting
I have to agree with some of the other guys. Get a Remington 870. If prices isn't an object, I would recommend an 870 Wingwaster. If you want to go economical, the 870 Express is still a good gun. That was the first gun I bought for myself.
For a punt i like a 870 but if you are looking a semi auto the stoager m2000 is simalar to benelli and 1000 cheaper
I resurrected my late Uncle's 16 gauge wingmaster 870 and I have to admit I really like how it patterns. From trap/skeet loads to buck shot its improved cylinder really makes a deadly pattern. Its value was booked at around 175$ in its condition. Get a used gun and revive it, you'll never worry about the scratches and character it will receive with your use.
If money isn't an issue, you definetly want to buy one. It can be anything you want it to. The guns you are talking about arn't really strong candidates for hunting deer, turkey, and waterfowl. Go ahead and buy yourself a nice gun with interchangeable stocks. It will reinforce your love for hunting and be much better and more convenient than always borrowing one.
if money isnt an issue i would definatley go with a new gun. benellis are great
Time to let go of the past and start your own dynasty. Why take a chance on someone else's gun (or your own) breaking, and then not being able to find parts. The Benellis are current production, and they have taken a clear lead over the others for pumps and autos. Not even close! And the pumps are inexpensive.
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If you're interested enough that you are thinking about buying a gun you might as well do it now. I don't know how much it will cost to get the barrel threaded but it will be a significant cost by the time you buy chokes and pay the gunsmith. In my opinion the best guns Benelli makes are their pumps so that is a good choice. If you like the 870, remington is releasing the 887 later this year that has a 870 action but a polymer coating like what Benelli has done with the Nova's and they will probably be a little cheaper.
If money isn't an issue, you definetly want to buy one. It can be anything you want it to. The guns you are talking about arn't really strong candidates for hunting deer, turkey, and waterfowl. Go ahead and buy yourself a nice gun with interchangeable stocks. It will reinforce your love for hunting and be much better and more convenient than always borrowing one.
your gonna have a hard time hitting a turkey with that open choke. my suggestion is go with the 870
well, just got a good price on the benelli, so i went with that.
thanks alot though guys!
happy shooting!
If you can get it drilled and chocked for a good price until you purchase your own pump, I would say spend the money. Skeet and trap shooting is a blast and you will hone your skills more by shoot and shooting more often. Thanks for joining the shooting sports and hunting.
well i've been out with my nova twice, and i absolutely love it!
unforunately some a**hole threaten to call the cops on me today for shooting.. thing is i am shooting on crown land that you can legaly hunt on, with biodegrable clays, and i clean up all unbroken/large chunks of clays, and all my shells after im done.
just started yelling and swearing, becuase he owns the land nex door.. thing is it wasnt even a noise complaint cause he owns a snow/motocross track..
anyways there is a private outdoor gunclub down the road a few km, a friend of mine is a member, and i think im gonna join..
wish you all good shooting
I have to agree with some of the other guys. Get a Remington 870. If prices isn't an object, I would recommend an 870 Wingwaster. If you want to go economical, the 870 Express is still a good gun. That was the first gun I bought for myself.
For a punt i like a 870 but if you are looking a semi auto the stoager m2000 is simalar to benelli and 1000 cheaper
I resurrected my late Uncle's 16 gauge wingmaster 870 and I have to admit I really like how it patterns. From trap/skeet loads to buck shot its improved cylinder really makes a deadly pattern. Its value was booked at around 175$ in its condition. Get a used gun and revive it, you'll never worry about the scratches and character it will receive with your use.
if money isnt an issue i would definatley go with a new gun. benellis are great
Time to let go of the past and start your own dynasty. Why take a chance on someone else's gun (or your own) breaking, and then not being able to find parts. The Benellis are current production, and they have taken a clear lead over the others for pumps and autos. Not even close! And the pumps are inexpensive.
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