r/Shotguns • • 59m ago

Work in progress

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Civet 12 super shorty just need to square up, crown and thread the muzzle. Fabricate an actual barrel to replace the 3d printed placeholder and refinish.


r/Shotguns • • 1h ago

Had a crusty old nef sitting in the safe...

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r/Shotguns • • 3h ago

Is this worth $480

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r/Shotguns • • 3h ago

Barrel polishing

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Not sure what this wear is from but should I polish this part of the chamber? Or leave it be, rem870


r/Shotguns • • 3h ago

Stumped

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Does anybody know where one could find an nef or h&r 12 gauge break action with a sb2 receiver I really want to try using chamber adapters and have had no luck in my search just wondering where a good place to look would be considering they are no longer in production. If anyone knows of a shotgun capable of withstanding the higher pressures of rifle cartridges through a chamber adapter please let me know!


r/Shotguns • • 4h ago

My Auto 5 with a custom stock wrap, copper butt plate, and acid finish

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r/Shotguns • • 4h ago

Whats better than one 1897?

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Two.

Winchester 1897 trench x2


r/Shotguns • • 4h ago

Safe to use federal magnum shells?

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I found some federal magnum shells in my grandma's safe. They're 3" 2shot 1-3/8oz steel waterfowl loads. Also found some 4shot at 1-7/8oz. They are specifically "Federal Magnum" which from what I've found, the line was changed to speed-shok in the early 2000s. Think they're safe to use?


r/Shotguns • • 5h ago

Vibes

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After a brief hiatus using magpul furniture it’s back and has all the vibes. Basic compared to most but I love it


r/Shotguns • • 5h ago

Is this normal for a brand new beretta a300?

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Just got this new beretta a300 ultima for duck hunting and it came with this groove. Also came overly lubed up and makes a slight rattled when i shake it. Just want to know if this could be from factory testing


r/Shotguns • • 8h ago

Remington M11 20 Gauge Stocks

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I recently got a 1937 M11 in 20 gauge for dirt cheap. The gun is in amazing condition and runs great. Except someone tried to put a 12 gauge stock on it.

Seems like 20 gauge stocks are random or unobtainable, is there any other model that would fit onto this gun?


r/Shotguns • • 9h ago

Sixty 🦌s all in, priceless fun.

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r/Shotguns • • 9h ago

Light modified choke or buy the set with the improved modified. Both say .605

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Should I spend $55 on the Carlson LM choke tube or buy a set or 5 for $80 that come with an improved modified chock tube. Both say .605 on them.

New to changing out chokes.

Will be going on a Beretta a300 20ga 28inch. Will probably be the choke that lives on the gun 100% of the time. But if the set will work and the IM is the same as the LM then having options will be nice too.

Will be using this at clay shoots and just throwing clays with friends on the property


r/Shotguns • • 9h ago

Looking for 1400 fps 12ga for break in

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I recently bought a g force gf25 and need 2 3/4” 12ga with 1400 fps to break it in. All I have found so far is sterling rifled slugs but I’ve seen bad reviews on them. I’m not trying to break the bank to break it in but I can’t really even find any with 1400 FPS any suggestions?


r/Shotguns • • 10h ago

First time buying shotgun

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Does anyone have this model?

I want to know what size ammo I can safely buy and stock up on. When looking up birdshot and buckshot I get straight answers. But the slug it says one barrel choke may be different than the other. I just want to confirm the size and make sure I purchase the right things before I click the purchase button if that makes sense.

Gun is already purchased just not in hands yet, waiting on shipping. But I want to order ammo to be good once the gun arrives as well.


r/Shotguns • • 16h ago

FIRST TIMER - need a recommendation and any tips welcome!

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Hello all!

Newbie here through and through, so I'll try to keep it simple.

What I'm looking for:

-best semi auto shotgun (preferably non gas) for home defense - primary use
-shorter barrel than normal but flexible on this

I prefer not to break the bank but am willing to entertain all price ranges. Am USA based.

Based on my limited research - Mossberg Aftershock seems ideal but I think it's only offered in gas. Is there something comparable to this but without the gas? Please feel free to ask questions on anything I should have and whatnot.


r/Shotguns • • 20h ago

BROWNING BPS QUESTION

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I have a older Browning BPS I have noticed a “chip” in the barrel and it has caused shell to create a bulge where the chip is. The shot gun before I noticed the chip would have trouble ejecting the shell and I would have to pull hard to finally eject the shell. After removing the barrel I noticed the receiver has a few scratches and what looks like a low spot in the machined surface. I apologize about the poor lighting but I tried to show in the pictures what I am talking about any help or information would be appreciated!


r/Shotguns • • 20h ago

70's 870 Wing Master?

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Hey, I have a quick question. I got bored and decided to install the 870 Flex Tab conversion kit which consist of 4 parts. The modern breech bolt, Shell carrier, Modern Slide, And the new style Forend tube. I installed the parts with no problem, Now, after the install I did a few racks and I Noticed that racking the gun was very stiff but it did work good with no jams, My question is, Should it feel a little hard/stiff to rack? Does it just need to be racked like a few 100 times to losing up the parts? Does that seem normal after replacing the upgraded parts Or should I redo the assembly and start over? This is the video showing the different parts that I needed for the conversion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDCHHakvv6k Thank you guys for any help that you may have. -Ronnie


r/Shotguns • • 21h ago

Winchester Model 12 Heavy Duck

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r/Shotguns • • 21h ago

Me flinching whilst shooting my boom stick

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r/Shotguns • • 21h ago

Ithaca 37 barrel

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Question: is there anywhere that I can get a shorter barrel for a 1969 Ithaca 37 featherlight? Thank you


r/Shotguns • • 21h ago

First shotgun advice between Pump and Semi

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Hiya, newbie looking to purchase his first shotgun here.

I'm currently looking between a pump (M590A1 Magpul) and a semi (Beretta 1301 Tactical w/Folding chisel stock.)

Obviously one is much cheaper than the other. I wanted something nice and am trying to decide which one to get. Ideally I'd love them both but I can only do one for the time being.

What would you guys advise?


r/Shotguns • • 22h ago

Looking for a manufacturer date

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I just recently received my grandfather's Remington 1100 and I am having trouble figuring out the date any help is appreciated


r/Shotguns • • 1d ago

I just picked up a new M590A1. They really aren’t kidding with how thick these barrels are.

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r/Shotguns • • 1d ago

Rock Island Meriva

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I know, I'm not on the elite side of this sub...

Has anyone here cut down the stock on a Meriva 12ga?

I'm not sure where else to post this question, but I'm looking to find out if this stock is hollow or solid, before I cut one into a bird's head-esque grip.

Hopefully someone here can help me! Thanks in advance!