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re: I got a late graduation present from my grandpaw yesterday
Posted on 6/10/12 at 11:16 pm to jose
Posted on 6/10/12 at 11:16 pm to jose
man, that is a damn nice story....enjoy your grandpa while you have him....
as for the shotgun, I also have a sportsman 58 that was my dad's gun before he passed....it is one of the sweetest shooting shotguns that I have ever had...I wouldn't hesitate to use your gun for dove or squirrel hunting....take some pics and show your grandfather what you killed, as this will make him very happy...
as someone else said, I would not shoot steel shot in a model 58 as it builds a lot higher pressure and may damage the gun...older shotguns weren't designed for that and it could ruin the choke at best and blow up the barrel at worst...lead shot is fine, though...
as for the shotgun, I also have a sportsman 58 that was my dad's gun before he passed....it is one of the sweetest shooting shotguns that I have ever had...I wouldn't hesitate to use your gun for dove or squirrel hunting....take some pics and show your grandfather what you killed, as this will make him very happy...
as someone else said, I would not shoot steel shot in a model 58 as it builds a lot higher pressure and may damage the gun...older shotguns weren't designed for that and it could ruin the choke at best and blow up the barrel at worst...lead shot is fine, though...
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Posted on 6/10/12 at 11:17 pm to jose
My dad has an old old 16 from his dad that he was told to not even shoot with modem shells, because the modern powder causes more pressure and the barrel that old wasn made to handle it and it could end up failing
Posted on 6/10/12 at 11:18 pm to Boats n Hose
Well shite where can I find "antique" shells?
Posted on 6/10/12 at 11:21 pm to jose
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Well shite where can I find "antique" shells?
don't need to be old shells...just stay away from the "magnum" loads, etc...particularly if it is a 3" gun....
Posted on 6/10/12 at 11:21 pm to jose
I'm not saying yours is the same, you just may want to ask somebody who knows a little about all that before you start putting boxes through it, just in case. Or at least do some googling about it
Posted on 6/10/12 at 11:22 pm to Spankum
Ok, that makes sense.
Man, I can't wait till I can use this gun now
Man, I can't wait till I can use this gun now
Posted on 6/10/12 at 11:23 pm to Spankum
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quote: Well shite where can I find "antique" shells? don't need to be old shells...just stay away from the "magnum" loads, etc...particularly if it is a 3" gun....
Correct, 2 3/4 7/8oz shot will be fine most likely. Do some research or ask a professional if it's safe to blast some doves
Posted on 6/10/12 at 11:25 pm to jose
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Ok, that makes sense.
Man, I can't wait till I can use this gun now
sweet shooting gun...you will like it...
just get few boxes skeet loads along with a hand thrower and a box of skeet...bring along a friend and take turns shooting and throwing...
Posted on 6/10/12 at 11:47 pm to jose
Order a case of shells from these guys, the gun will handle them fine RST Shotgun Shells
Posted on 6/11/12 at 7:52 am to jose
that's is an excellent gift. i bet that was hard to part with
Posted on 6/11/12 at 8:11 am to jose
Man these are the things in life to cherish. I miss my grandpa so much. He wasnt much of a hunter, only one gun.. An old 22lr my dad has. He was more of a fisherman, some of my best memories are with him fishing. You couldn have asked for a better graduation gift! Lock that up somewhere and pass it along one day!
Posted on 6/11/12 at 8:31 am to jose
First time I shot a 16 gauge I was about 10 years old and it literally knocked me on my arse. My great Uncle was there and thought it was quite funny. Had a bruise on my shoulder for a few days.
Posted on 6/11/12 at 8:38 am to deaconjones35
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First time I shot a 16 gauge I was about 10 years old and it literally knocked me on my arse.
There is a limited number of shotshells made in the 16, which means they probably handed you a magnum load and you probably shot it through a light weight gun. Good way to het a good laugh from an unsuspecting kid...
Posted on 6/11/12 at 9:01 am to wickowick
quote:One reason I'd pawn it and buy a gun I'd use. I know I'm the oddball about these things. Just don't care to keep things that clutter.
There is a limited number of shotshells made in the 16
Posted on 6/11/12 at 9:22 am to Geauxtiga
That is not even an option
Posted on 6/11/12 at 9:25 am to Geauxtiga
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One reason I'd pawn it and buy a gun I'd use. I know I'm the oddball about these things. Just don't care to keep things that clutter.
Damn man. Having that handed down it would have more value to me hanging on the wall never used than selling it.
Posted on 6/11/12 at 9:35 am to Boats n Hose
Hunt with it with your grandpa and your dad. take lots of photos. Make sure to also get an old photo of him hunting with the gun if possible.
keep the best photos in your safe with the gun and pass it all on to your son.
keep the best photos in your safe with the gun and pass it all on to your son.
Posted on 6/11/12 at 9:36 am to jose
Congrats
Make some memories
Make some memories
Posted on 6/11/12 at 10:17 am to Geauxtiga
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One reason I'd pawn it and buy a gun I'd use. I know I'm the oddball about these things. Just don't care to keep things that clutter.
Dumb statement is dumb
Posted on 6/11/12 at 11:04 pm to KingRanch
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One reason I'd pawn it and buy a gun I'd use. I know I'm the oddball about these things. Just don't care to keep things that clutter.
Welcome to the new America.....we need a pistol in the mouth emoticon
One reason I'd pawn it and buy a gun I'd use. I know I'm the oddball about these things. Just don't care to keep things that clutter.
Welcome to the new America.....we need a pistol in the mouth emoticon
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