Single Shot advice

[gadjeep]

My first shotgun was an H&R Topper youth model in 20 ga. The thing only weighed about 4lbs so it kicked like an SOB but I killed many birds, rabbits, squirrels not to mention clays with it and it was flawless. It was given to me by my uncle and I gave it to my little cousin and it will doubtlessly be handed down for a few more generations. Durability would be the VERY least of my worries. Get one, you'll love it.

[ultra-ag]

Thanks for all the input! I still am not sure if I should go 20 or 12. I'm leaning towards the 12 only because I like to keep common calibers, you know, just in case SHTF I want one less thing to worry about. I'll definately be looking into getting a limbsaver but I haven't seen any at the HB walmart. Thanks for the link Esquire, if I don't settle on the 12, I'll pm you if your 20 is still available.

[rg_1111@yahoo.com]

Go with a 12 Ga. Look around for an old Harrison Richardson C&R. No DROS and can find them for $90 to $150.

[Z ME FLY]

Go with a 12 Ga. Look around for an old Harrison Richardson C&R. No DROS and can find them for $90 to $150.

or even a winchester 37 (shameless plug)

[scott.cr]

Hello All-
I am considering this SG because I want something cheap,US made

Most (if not all) the NEFs are made in China. They are very cagey about it.... if you don't see a big tag on it that says "MADE IN USA" then the manufacturer is trying to hide the fact that it isn't.

These days, "MADE IN USA" is an effective and free marketing tool, so if a mfg isn't using it, then the gun is an import from someplace other than Germany, Italy or Belgium.

[Rusty Shackleford]

I have the Mossberg 590 persuader (9 round). I didn't think I could change the barrel on it, or am I wrong? What field barrel would fit on it and how hard is it to change them? I see those combo sets all the time but are they different from mine?

+1

I have been looking for a 12g 590 barrel as well....The longest I have seen has been 24". Anyone know where to find a 26" or 28" 590 field barrel?

[ultra-ag]

Ok, so I bit the bullet and got the 12 g today. It is US made, i think only the pumps are made in china(?) and it was 28" barrel, not the 26 to thought it was. I stopped by Turners and picked up a limbsaver pad for it. While was was there, saw that they had a good amount of cal-ammo 9m reloads, but the price is like double from what it was 9 months ago. Anyway, thanks for all the advice and input, I am looking forward to busting some clays sooner than later!

[BigDogatPlay]

A single shot, assuming that by "shooting clays" the OP means sporting clays, would not be a good choice. Any game that requires shooting doubles the single shot just won't hang.

That aside, I own a couple of ancient Iver Johnson single shots. One is a .16 gauge (and if you ever want to shoot something sweet, find and shoot a .16) and the other is a youth model .410. I've taken a lot of birds with both starting with the little .410 as a kid.

I've also done a bunch of 25 straight on the trap field with the .16. It has a 30 inch barrel but swings like it is much shorter thanks to the short length of the receiver.

A relatively inexpensive single shot (that isn't a FPOS) is a nice to have for an afternoon of trap or in the hunting field. Shooting one round at a time will certainly improve your marksmanship simply because every round you fire has to count with no quick followup.