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Post by Fightintiger on May 12, 2004 9:11:11 GMT -5
Good morning everyone, I am new to turkey hunting and was looking for a new shotgun (really I was just looking for any guns, but this is my excuse and I'm sticking to it) and came across an 870 super mag at a local pawn shop. It is in like new condition and has a 26" barrel, 3 1/2" chamber and is fully camo'd for $300. Does anyone have any experience with this camo finish, how well does it hold up? Also any thought on the price? Seemed good to me compared to new prices that I have seen. Thanks
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Post by hunt4fun1 on May 12, 2004 9:40:01 GMT -5
The 870 is a fine gun.......prolly the most popular pump made today.
If it has the 26 inch barrel, it is most likely the SPS Super Magnum Camo model. They retail for around $550.
If that is the model and the finish is the factory finish, you'll get YEARS of wear out of it.
Check the barrel, the action and MAKE SURE it will extract the hulls clear every time you crank it.
At $300, you're prolly gettin a pretty good deal.
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Post by Fightintiger on May 12, 2004 23:05:31 GMT -5
Thanks h4f1, that is the model and factory finish on the gun. Didn't think to ask about chokes, but planning on getting a comp-n-choke for it. The action works smooth and the barrel is clean and shiny so I have a feeling it will be coming home with me!
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Post by hunt4fun1 on May 13, 2004 8:28:55 GMT -5
BUNCH of people make chokes for those Remington barrels.
You should have NO problem finding a nice set of chokes for that gun.
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Post by GADAWGS on May 14, 2004 20:57:09 GMT -5
I shoot an 870 at turkeys. Oops, WTF, I mean I carry an 879 when I go turkey hunting. Been so long since I have had the bead on one, I cant even begin to remember clearly anymore. The 870 is a fine weapon with many accessories available too. And they are hard to tear up too, take lots of abuse and still work
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Post by Shorthair on May 18, 2004 21:41:52 GMT -5
Thanks h4f1, that is the model and factory finish on the gun. Didn't think to ask about chokes, but planning on getting a comp-n-choke for it. The action works smooth and the barrel is clean and shiny so I have a feeling it will be coming home with me! Comp-n-chokes are the ticket cuz! I'm gonna get two this year I hope. One specifically for buckshot and one specifically for steelshot. |
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Post by Fightintiger on May 19, 2004 8:37:12 GMT -5
Bad news. Went to pick up the 870 but got held up for a couple of hours. Wnen I finally got there, the guy said he didn't think I was coming and sold just before I got there. Anyway, local Academy has the 870 Super Mag in black synthetic for $279. What is ya'lls opinion on the black versus camo shotguns for turkey hunting?
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Post by hunt4fun1 on May 19, 2004 8:40:20 GMT -5
I like the camos guns although I do not have one.
I hunt with 2 shotguns and they seem to work real well without the camo. ;D
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Post by scoutdoorsman on May 19, 2004 19:30:29 GMT -5
Im with Hunt4 I dont think the color is going to make it fire different ;D Im positive you can do just fine with the black and not the camo.
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Post by Shorthair on May 19, 2004 19:32:08 GMT -5
My black synthetic worked fine on ducks last year. I'm sure turkeys aren't any smarter ducks and geese. ;D
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Post by Fightintiger on May 19, 2004 22:20:13 GMT -5
Thanks guys, think I will save myself the extra $100 or so and get the black. Besides, that just gives me another $100 to spend on some other gun that I just have to have!
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Post by Fightintiger on May 19, 2004 22:23:30 GMT -5
Hey Shorthair, I just noticed your pic there. I have a 2 yr old female German shorthair. She is a great dog with pretty good bloodlines. Just wish I had had the time to train her or get her trained. She will be in heat soon, so if I can find a male around here (not alot of them in South Louisiana) I plan on getting her bred and keep a puppy to train.
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Post by deerslayer11 on May 20, 2004 0:05:12 GMT -5
The Camo finish wont make a difference hunting. The only thing about them is (this was on a knight muzzle loader) the oil from your skin will erode the camo finish. If you dont wear gloves all the time while handling it the camo will wear off.
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Post by Shorthair on May 20, 2004 5:19:43 GMT -5
Hey Shorthair, I just noticed your pic there. I have a 2 yr old female German shorthair. She is a great dog with pretty good bloodlines. Just wish I had had the time to train her or get her trained. She will be in heat soon, so if I can find a male around here (not alot of them in South Louisiana) I plan on getting her bred and keep a puppy to train. Whatever you do get a stud that hunts. I had a Brittany one time whose mother was a hunter and the daddy was a biscuit eater. I had to teach him to retrieve! I don't mean the commands or being steady to wing and shot. I mean I had teach him when I threw something he should get excited and go after it! And don't keep a male!!!!! I've had female bird dogs and male and I'll never have another male. The dog in the picture don't live here no more. He wouldn't even obey the shock collar. Of course one of my friends has Max's brother he is a crackerjack bird dog. So maybe it's just me?  |
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Post by alexcat on Aug 6, 2006 17:56:04 GMT -5
Flat dull grey or black is fine. Camo don,t mean anything to game,but movement and gloss shine do.
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