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bobski · 06-03-2012, 06:57 PM

send me a pic of that bolt 20. i like those things!

ryan42 · 06-03-2012, 08:50 PM

I was mistaken on the model of shotgun I bought it is a mossy 550ABC.What is the difference between the 500 and the 550?When I was loading it today I read the numbers on it and it says M550ABC on it.

76Highboy · 06-03-2012, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76Highboy

Wow, I am so glad I have been nice to you, and I mean that with respect MR. Ryan42.

Now we know where big foot lives.

Ya, but am I his buddy too?

bobski · 06-03-2012, 09:04 PM

the 550 is a newer version of the 500.

ryan42 · 06-03-2012, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76Highboy

Ya, but am I his buddy too?

Youll always be my buddy Jim.

bobski · 06-19-2012, 09:15 PM

ryan! lets see some pics of your 2 new guns!

BETH · 06-19-2012, 09:22 PM

hey ryan why are u worried about the clays in the wind more of a challenge that way

BETH · 06-19-2012, 11:04 PM

so what's the answer Ryan

ryan42 · 06-19-2012, 11:12 PM

I am not worried,we are new to this and we didnt know how the wind would affect the thrower we bought.Since then weve shot on some very windy days and it was no problem.Do you shoot clay pigeons Beth?

BETH · 06-19-2012, 11:17 PM

no not yet i really want to try it did it once when i was about 13 got 5 out of 25 told the guy my shoulder hurt did not want to do it anymore he took me to his car opened trunk opened gun case lined with velore said try this. i did not want to looked expensive he made me said it was ok what a gun no kick at all

soundguy · 06-20-2012, 07:53 AM

i used to shoot 12g clays alot.. not moved to 20 for shoulder relief..

bobski · 06-20-2012, 09:12 PM

i'll show ya how beth..in aug. you can shoot my 20ga.

ryan42 · 06-20-2012, 09:21 PM

Weve been shooting a whole bunch and the 12 hasnt bothered me or my son.I think it also has to do with how you mount the gun.And these 23/4 shell,A 12 guage slug is a different story.

Rockyja · 07-03-2012, 06:43 PM

Hello Everyone,

I'm new to the forum. I just purchased my first shotgun. It a Stoager Couch 12 Guage side by side. I haven't fired it yet. Some of my best memories when I was a kid, was watching coyboy movie. But it was the stagecouch chase, and the shotgun the couchman carried.

What can I say, I'm a romantic. LOL Back to reality, I have no idea on what 12 gauge light target ammo to use for just target shooting. Any helpful info would be appreciated.

As for other guns I have... Thompson Contender, with 4 14" barrels, a nice 30.30, a 357, 45, and a HoRnady 458Lott 500Gr for those long shots.
I also have a Smith and Wesson 38 snubnose.

Any help on the shotgun would be helpful. Thank you in advance

Rocky

gvw3 · 07-03-2012, 08:48 PM

Welcome to the forum Rocky. What kind of targets are you shooting at. Clay's, Paper?? I am new to Skeet and trap but bobski has been a lot of help.

For clay's use 2 3/4 #8 shot. If you want to limit recoil look for the 2 3/4 or under dram loads. I just found this out myself.

aa1911 · 07-03-2012, 10:23 PM

1 oz of #8 will crush just about anything at the skeet/trap range, I use it for skeet, wobble, 5 stand and trap even. 1 1/8 is great too but more recoil.

I bought a stoeger side by side a few years ago, not a bad gun; the only drawbacks as a defensive shotgun is that it has separate triggers and goes back on safe after reloading. also, most side by sides have a modified and full choke barrels in them (fixed). first shot is mod and second is full. (or something similar, skeet/mod, etc...)

BlackEagle · 07-04-2012, 06:43 AM

Welcome to the forum from across the pond, Rockyja. This is a great place. Browse around, join in the chat and have fun. The people here are awesome.

permafrost · 07-04-2012, 07:52 AM

Wrong link!

bobski · 07-07-2012, 04:56 PM

a stoeger coach is pure kick. if you plan on using it a lot, you may want to save up for a doctor visit.

22to12gauge · 07-08-2012, 09:52 PM

Congrats on the new shotgun.

I have learned that how one shoulders the shotgun is important to recoil. It is important to have the butt in the perfect place as opposed to the size of the shooter. My uncles were linebackers in college and I can handle 12 gauge slugs better than they can. They have atleast a good 50 lbs on me.

bobski · 07-11-2012, 12:30 PM

all the proper shouldering wont help a gun thats light and designed poorly. and add to it, improper choice of shell.

USP 45 · 07-16-2012, 01:23 PM

I hunt w a pump but all my skeet shooting is done w auto. Baretta 391 Parallel Tgt. Pumps just pound the shoulder - mounting will not help. Proper fit helps you hit more birds. Stock design, gun weight, modern recoil pads, are all factors.

Enlongated forcing cones, mercury weights, barrel & choke tube porting are more controversial but generally accepted as recoil reducers.

bobski · 07-20-2012, 01:03 PM

lets ask bacon buddy what he thinks of pumps after 10 boxes of shotshells!

06-03-2012, 06:57 PM	#26
bobski Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: va., conn., & mo. Posts: 948	Re: Bought a new shotgun today. send me a pic of that bolt 20. i like those things!

06-03-2012, 08:50 PM	#27
ryan42 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: marion indiana Contributor Posts: 1,589	Re: Bought a new shotgun today. I was mistaken on the model of shotgun I bought it is a mossy 550ABC.What is the difference between the 500 and the 550?When I was loading it today I read the numbers on it and it says M550ABC on it. __________________ Tommorrow is promised to know one! Ryan Stevens

06-03-2012, 09:04 PM	#29
bobski Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: va., conn., & mo. Posts: 948	Re: Bought a new shotgun today. the 550 is a newer version of the 500.

06-19-2012, 09:15 PM	#31
bobski Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: va., conn., & mo. Posts: 948	Re: Bought a new shotgun today. ryan! lets see some pics of your 2 new guns!

06-19-2012, 09:22 PM	#32
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,686	Re: Bought a new shotgun today. hey ryan why are u worried about the clays in the wind more of a challenge that way

06-19-2012, 11:04 PM	#33
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,686	Re: Bought a new shotgun today. so what's the answer Ryan

06-19-2012, 11:12 PM	#34
ryan42 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: marion indiana Contributor Posts: 1,589	Re: Bought a new shotgun today. I am not worried,we are new to this and we didnt know how the wind would affect the thrower we bought.Since then weve shot on some very windy days and it was no problem.Do you shoot clay pigeons Beth? __________________ Tommorrow is promised to know one! Ryan Stevens

06-19-2012, 11:17 PM	#35
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,686	Re: Bought a new shotgun today. no not yet i really want to try it did it once when i was about 13 got 5 out of 25 told the guy my shoulder hurt did not want to do it anymore he took me to his car opened trunk opened gun case lined with velore said try this. i did not want to looked expensive he made me said it was ok what a gun no kick at all

06-20-2012, 07:53 AM	#36
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,746	Re: Bought a new shotgun today. i used to shoot 12g clays alot.. not moved to 20 for shoulder relief..

06-20-2012, 09:12 PM	#37
bobski Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: va., conn., & mo. Posts: 948	Re: Bought a new shotgun today. i'll show ya how beth..in aug. you can shoot my 20ga.

06-20-2012, 09:21 PM	#38
ryan42 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: marion indiana Contributor Posts: 1,589	Re: Bought a new shotgun today. Weve been shooting a whole bunch and the 12 hasnt bothered me or my son.I think it also has to do with how you mount the gun.And these 23/4 shell,A 12 guage slug is a different story. __________________ Tommorrow is promised to know one! Ryan Stevens

07-03-2012, 06:43 PM	#39
Rockyja Former Guest Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Living in Burnsville, MN, a Transplant from Los Angeles Posts: 155	Re: Bought a new shotgun today. Hello Everyone, I'm new to the forum. I just purchased my first shotgun. It a Stoager Couch 12 Guage side by side. I haven't fired it yet. Some of my best memories when I was a kid, was watching coyboy movie. But it was the stagecouch chase, and the shotgun the couchman carried. What can I say, I'm a romantic. LOL Back to reality, I have no idea on what 12 gauge light target ammo to use for just target shooting. Any helpful info would be appreciated. As for other guns I have... Thompson Contender, with 4 14" barrels, a nice 30.30, a 357, 45, and a HoRnady 458Lott 500Gr for those long shots. I also have a Smith and Wesson 38 snubnose. Any help on the shotgun would be helpful. Thank you in advance Rocky

07-03-2012, 08:48 PM	#40
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,471	Re: Bought a new shotgun today. Welcome to the forum Rocky. What kind of targets are you shooting at. Clay's, Paper?? I am new to Skeet and trap but bobski has been a lot of help. For clay's use 2 3/4 #8 shot. If you want to limit recoil look for the 2 3/4 or under dram loads. I just found this out myself. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.

07-03-2012, 10:23 PM	#41
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,122	Re: Bought a new shotgun today. 1 oz of #8 will crush just about anything at the skeet/trap range, I use it for skeet, wobble, 5 stand and trap even. 1 1/8 is great too but more recoil. I bought a stoeger side by side a few years ago, not a bad gun; the only drawbacks as a defensive shotgun is that it has separate triggers and goes back on safe after reloading. also, most side by sides have a modified and full choke barrels in them (fixed). first shot is mod and second is full. (or something similar, skeet/mod, etc...) __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

07-04-2012, 06:43 AM	#42
BlackEagle Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,250	Re: Bought a new shotgun today. Welcome to the forum from across the pond, Rockyja. This is a great place. Browse around, join in the chat and have fun. The people here are awesome.

07-04-2012, 07:52 AM	#43
permafrost Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma, USA Contributor Posts: 1,777	Re: Bought a new shotgun today. Wrong link! __________________ Stand and Fight Last edited by permafrost; 07-04-2012 at 07:54 AM..

07-07-2012, 04:56 PM	#44
bobski Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: va., conn., & mo. Posts: 948	Re: Bought a new shotgun today. a stoeger coach is pure kick. if you plan on using it a lot, you may want to save up for a doctor visit.

07-08-2012, 09:52 PM	#45
22to12gauge Former Guest Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 121	Re: Bought a new shotgun today. Congrats on the new shotgun. I have learned that how one shoulders the shotgun is important to recoil. It is important to have the butt in the perfect place as opposed to the size of the shooter. My uncles were linebackers in college and I can handle 12 gauge slugs better than they can. They have atleast a good 50 lbs on me.

07-11-2012, 12:30 PM	#46
bobski Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: va., conn., & mo. Posts: 948	Re: Bought a new shotgun today. all the proper shouldering wont help a gun thats light and designed poorly. and add to it, improper choice of shell.

07-16-2012, 01:23 PM	#47
USP 45 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 18	Re: Bought a new shotgun today. I hunt w a pump but all my skeet shooting is done w auto. Baretta 391 Parallel Tgt. Pumps just pound the shoulder - mounting will not help. Proper fit helps you hit more birds. Stock design, gun weight, modern recoil pads, are all factors. Enlongated forcing cones, mercury weights, barrel & choke tube porting are more controversial but generally accepted as recoil reducers.

07-20-2012, 01:03 PM	#48
bobski Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: va., conn., & mo. Posts: 948	Re: Bought a new shotgun today. lets ask bacon buddy what he thinks of pumps after 10 boxes of shotshells!