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I sold a model 58 in 16 gauge on here last year and it was lighter than my 1100 LT-20. It was a winner. Edited to add: Just found this on another site http://www.huntingpa.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=4335305#Post4335305It's not mine and I don't know the seller, just stumbled upon it after making my post above. He says FTF, but I've had more than one seller agree to ship after posting FTF only.
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battue, thanks, that 16 sure felt good.. I looked at them when they made the later run, but as you said they were on a 12 ga. frame. All this talk of shotguns reminds me grouse season is only 27 days away!!!
No wnoder Kate is excited!! Maggie hasn't quite caught on yet!!
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Maggie should fire up this season with time. Then the competition between her and Kate will also kick in and she should be pulling on the leash.
Merlot the new guy is wired already. Pull up next to a field and he pops out head high and on a swivel; looking for what he thinks is the best tangle to jump into.
laissez les bons temps rouler
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A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.
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I have an 870, a Remington 11 and an ancient single barrel that came to me from my father. Of those the 11 is my favorite, it is death on quail; the 870 is on the 12 ga receiver and heavier than it needs to be.
A BPS would be my choice if I were to buy another, it is only slightly heavier than the 20 ga BPS.
'Four legs good, two legs baaaad."
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+1 on an 870 preferably older Wingnaster or Model 12 . I have both and its a tossup for me. 37s and BPS are nice , just never got used to the ejection on those
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870 16's have always been made on the 12 gauge frame. The difference is in the barrels. The early guns were trim and light without vent ribs, etc. Later guns, the mandate of steel shot and economics created the pigs that are late model 870 16 gauges. The new barrels are made from 12 gauge blanks, so are thicker and heavier, add a vent rib and the weight increases again.
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battue, thanks, that 16 sure felt good.. I looked at them when they made the later run, but as you said they were on a 12 ga. frame. All this talk of shotguns reminds me grouse season is only 27 days away!!!
No wnoder Kate is excited!! Maggie hasn't quite caught on yet!! Yep.....I just put a fresh supply of Vienna Sausage, Crackers, and Smoked Herring in the camp box the other day so I'm ready to roll.....
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Hope you have a good one.. We will probably hit the blues first then try for some ruffs, but a lot of my ruff area is on fire!!
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Fire's kept me out of my favorite Grouse haunts last year too.....
They also kept a friend in WY who had planned a Wolf hunt all year home....I know bupkis about hunting Wolves but I was sure looking forward to seeing him....
So far so good this year but I'm keeping my fingers crossed anyway....
Luck....
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I think you won't have any trouble getting a 16-gauge Model 12 for $300-$400, I found mine for about $300, it doesn't have a rib and is a full choke 28" barrel, but I still can't wait to take it for a walk this season. I might have the choke opened up a bit, but either way I am happy for what it is now!
Heal quickly and don't scar.
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I would vote for a Browning auto. A used A-5 goes for 500.00.
A Browning Sweet 16 costs A1000.00. A Browning BPS is the best pump out there. I have several in12 gauge. There is used BPS's from 350.00 to new ones for 500.00 on gunbroker.
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Another vote for the Humpback. They drip class. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd411/crowrifle/image1_zpswjnfw5ek.jpg)
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Damn!! That's quite a find.
I wouldn't mind having that myself....and I'm not a pump gun guy.
Enjoy....
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Another vote for the Humpback. They drip class. Love that picture. I wish the manufacturer of 16 gauge shells would still make them with purple hulls.
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Glad you saw that one first, because I would have been tempted.
Really nice!!!!
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Today I bought an older , plain barrel Rem. 1100 16 ga. It's a real cream puff. Hardly been used at all . It matches the 1100 LW 20 ga.my dad bought me in 1973. Thanks everyone for all the thoughts and opinions.
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I saw it and wanted to buy it,,BUT my better judgement kicked in. I'm about to turn 79. I should be selling, not buying.
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