Bolt Action Shotgun
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RE: Bolt Action Shotgun
I used to have one, I believe that it was a Savage marked as a Sears. It was a 12 gauge that took a 3 shot clip. It worked pretty good, kicked like a sucker. I am sure that a newer one would work a bit nicer, probably not kick quite as bad, but the bolt action in general worked just fine on mine. The benefit to having a pump is when you are skeet shooting you can reload considerably faster.
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Typical Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Delaware OH USA
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RE: Bolt Action Shotgun
Any trouble with the feeding or ejecting of shells, since they aren't made for a bolt action?
I wish I could use a pump, but I really need something which operates right handed as I don't have my left hand. My prosthesis works fine, but slips on the pump action. Does someone make a pistol grip for a Rem 870? That is my other option, but I thought a bolt gun would make a nice slug gun for deer hunting.
Can I shoot shotshells down the rifled barrel?
Also, is the trigger same as any other Savage bolt gun?
I wish I could use a pump, but I really need something which operates right handed as I don't have my left hand. My prosthesis works fine, but slips on the pump action. Does someone make a pistol grip for a Rem 870? That is my other option, but I thought a bolt gun would make a nice slug gun for deer hunting.
Can I shoot shotshells down the rifled barrel?
Also, is the trigger same as any other Savage bolt gun?
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RE: Bolt Action Shotgun
The shotgun that I had on bolt action worked just fine. I dont recall having any problems with the bolt jambing on the shells. As far as shooting shotshells through a rifled barrel I would think that you would be fine as long as you used lead shot.
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Join Date: Sep 2004
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RE: Bolt Action Shotgun
You can shoot shotshells through a rifled barrel. It won't harm anything...including whatever you aim at. It won't hurt your gun/barrel but when you spin the shot it will spread the pattern into a giant donut shape. I'm sure they make pistol grips for an 870, they seem to make everything imaginable for it!
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Rivesville, WV
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RE: Bolt Action Shotgun
Browning marketed one once, for a short time. It was a very nice slug gun. It might be worth a little time trying to find one. It was a rifled barrel, and it shot very well. There are also a couple of custom makers. Contact some dealers in Ohio or Indiana-they should be able to help you, since they are slug gun states. Contact Gary at E&E guns in Tell City, Indiana. I consider him to be an expert. You can also contact Big Steve in Evansville, IN. I have not talked to these guys in a few years, but they are good.
Yes you can get a grip for the Remington 870.
Have you considered a break open single barrel. The Encore would make a very very very fine slug gun. Tom.
Yes you can get a grip for the Remington 870.
Have you considered a break open single barrel. The Encore would make a very very very fine slug gun. Tom.
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