I came across a used Remington 1100 in my favorite gunshop over the weekend. The wood was nice, the checkering was up to Remington standards, it's a 20 gauge. And it's only got a 21" barrel on it. It's got a screw in Rem Choke down in it and looks to be in great condition.
I hoisted the gun to my shoulder and the dimensions of the stock were the same as a new 12 gauge 1100 that they had on the shelf.
It's not a youth model.
I was wondering why you'd want a short barrel on the 20 gauge. Am I missing some secret that I was hitherto unaware of? Is it better for skeet? Is it better for maneuvering quick shots at a covey of quail?
I'm trying to figure it out. I liked the quick maneuverability of the gun and it would seem to be a lot easier to carry in thick brush. Being as I don't do much shotgun hunting, I was wondering if there was some great truth out there that I hadn't been made privy too?
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Take the long way home...
I hoisted the gun to my shoulder and the dimensions of the stock were the same as a new 12 gauge 1100 that they had on the shelf.
It's not a youth model.
I was wondering why you'd want a short barrel on the 20 gauge. Am I missing some secret that I was hitherto unaware of? Is it better for skeet? Is it better for maneuvering quick shots at a covey of quail?
I'm trying to figure it out. I liked the quick maneuverability of the gun and it would seem to be a lot easier to carry in thick brush. Being as I don't do much shotgun hunting, I was wondering if there was some great truth out there that I hadn't been made privy too?
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Take the long way home...