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Re: Weatherby SA08 20ga
[Re: gundoc]
#2707565
01/16/19 09:37 AM
01/16/19 09:37 AM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 23,919 Clarksville, TN /Greenville, ...
bill
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Jan 2005
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1187 Compact models with the stock shims can be found for not much more. Yeah, but it's a Remington. I'd take the Turkish made Weatherby all day over the Remington. Fortunately Weather, Mossberg and Tri Star all support their guns with parts if needed. If they ever stop importing them though, it's a whole different ball game. KBI (Charles Daly) use to import Turkish made semi autos...Good luck finding parts for them now. Unless Remington disappears you won't have that problem. Not to mention, if properly maintained with just a little cleaning from time to time, the 11-87 will perform just as well as the others, and retain more resale value. With the experience I've had with Remington, parts will likely be needed. I've had two brand new 870's that were pure garbage. You'd definitely have more experience than me on the subject but I won't buy any Remington, post Freedom Group.
"Political debate: when charlatans come together to discuss their principles" - Bauvard
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Re: Weatherby SA08 20ga
[Re: bill]
#2707836
01/16/19 01:40 PM
01/16/19 01:40 PM
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,145 In front of my lathe
gundoc
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,145
In front of my lathe
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1187 Compact models with the stock shims can be found for not much more. Yeah, but it's a Remington. I'd take the Turkish made Weatherby all day over the Remington. Fortunately Weather, Mossberg and Tri Star all support their guns with parts if needed. If they ever stop importing them though, it's a whole different ball game. KBI (Charles Daly) use to import Turkish made semi autos...Good luck finding parts for them now. Unless Remington disappears you won't have that problem. Not to mention, if properly maintained with just a little cleaning from time to time, the 11-87 will perform just as well as the others, and retain more resale value. With the experience I've had with Remington, parts will likely be needed. I've had two brand new 870's that were pure garbage. You'd definitely have more experience than me on the subject but I won't buy any Remington, post Freedom Group. Oh, I'm not saying they don't turn out some that aren't right. I had a brand new 20 870 in this past weekend to drill and tap. Owner had not even fired a round through it. When I function checked it all was good until you pulled the trigger and held it while working the action then releasing the trigger. It wouldn't reset. The bolt lock arm was a few thou too long. It was an easy fix, but something that should have been caught before it left Remington. (Quickshot, if you are reading this, it wasn't yours ). Having said that, I have had to work on quite a few Turkish shotguns for broke or incorrectly working parts. One was a Mossberg, others were Tri-Star, Charles Daly, etc.
There are two types of gun enthusiasts ... Those who have been F#CKED by PTG and those who will be!
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Re: Weatherby SA08 20ga
[Re: GomerPyle]
#2717909
01/25/19 04:19 PM
01/25/19 04:19 PM
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Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,287 Spanish Fort
Jstocks
8 point
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8 point
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,287
Spanish Fort
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If tss is going to be your thing, I'd find a quality pump gun and not a cheaper semi auto. If you go the semi auto route, hold out for a Franchi or buy the Stoeger. I have not seen or heard of any issues with the two of those except that they don't feed the longer shells (roll crimped MOA, the XXXL, etc...)
I have heard of issues and witnessed issues with:
SA -08 Tri Star Browning Silver And a Remington 11-87 youth
Most of the time the "you get what you pay for" saying holds true from my experience. The last thing I want is a turkey gun I have to baby, or that I'm worried about not operating correctly when I get to patterning before the season, or worse yet not functioning properly when I'm hunting (much less on a trip half way across the country)
Advice:
Buy a tried and true make/model: the best at which fits in your predetermined budget.
Semi auto: Benelli sets the bar IMO
Pump: Lots to choose from here 870's come reasonable and tons of upgrades to be had. Winchesters, Browning, Ithaca well made but heavy. Mossberg has some cheaper no frills thumpers that kill on both ends.
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Re: Weatherby SA08 20ga
[Re: GomerPyle]
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01/25/19 04:48 PM
01/25/19 04:48 PM
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Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,229 Town Creek,Al.
Luvbowhuntn
8 point
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8 point
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,229
Town Creek,Al.
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I bought one for my oldest daughter when she was small. I never had any issues with it. Sold it later on to 257 I believe to make a lightweight turkey rig out of. They’re a decent starter gun. Not sure about longevity as I didn’t have that one real long
Sent leaning against a big oak in knee deep water
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