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by VALongbeard
January 31st, 2018, 12:01 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: My newly remodeled 870 20 gauge
Replies: 11
Views: 3876

Re: My newly remodeled 870 20 gauge

I don't think they do anything ambidextrous as far as a shotgun other than just normal style stocks. Nothing like the Remington shurshot platform.

They do offer some ambidextrous options for rifles, just never seen any for shotguns.
by VALongbeard
January 31st, 2018, 11:50 am
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: My newly remodeled 870 20 gauge
Replies: 11
Views: 3876

Re: My newly remodeled 870 20 gauge

That laminate stock is sharp I really like the Boyd's stocks. They fit me fit well and they are super nice looking as well. Every 870 I have will be wearing one. 20 gauge got the forest camo laminate- green, brown, gray .410 will get the nutmeg laminate- brown and black 28 gauge will get coyote lam...
by VALongbeard
January 31st, 2018, 9:19 am
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: My newly remodeled 870 20 gauge
Replies: 11
Views: 3876

My newly remodeled 870 20 gauge

Here is my newly remodeled 870 20 gauge setup for gobbler thumping. This gun started life as a 870 youth 20 gauge from Wal-Mart for 307 dollars. List of upgrades- -Boyds Sterling thumbhole and forend in forest camo laminate -Remington 26 inch replacement barrel ( I just am fond of longer barrels, I ...
by VALongbeard
January 31st, 2018, 8:59 am
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Pure Gold chokes- Awesome company!
Replies: 6
Views: 3361

Pure Gold chokes- Awesome company!

I have been on a search for a turkey choke for my Remington 870 28 gauge for quite some time now. Something that is reasonable in price as well, as most companies want 100 to 125 dollars per choke. I had been searching websites and stumbled onto the Pure Gold website showing that they offered sporti...
by VALongbeard
January 23rd, 2018, 8:37 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Why only Burris FF3 and vortex venom?
Replies: 10
Views: 3736

Re: Why only Burris FF3 and vortex venom?

Don, My opinion on this is on the 870 youth that is not drilled and tapped, is that I would go with an Aimtech saddle mount. And nothing else.......unless having it drilled and tapped. Go with the Aimtech because they use wider picatinny base cross slots than the B-square and I have seen some Vortex...
by VALongbeard
January 19th, 2018, 2:40 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Replacement Trigger for an 870 Express Magnum Shotgun
Replies: 14
Views: 5475

Re: Replacement Trigger for an 870 Express Magnum Shotgun

I do this spring replacement in all my 870s. End up usually with a 3 to 3.5 lb trigger pull. And not bad on the wallet either.

https://www.brownells.com/shotgun-parts ... 10669.aspx
by VALongbeard
January 7th, 2018, 2:39 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Carlson .555 for rem 870 21 inch barrel?
Replies: 8
Views: 3770

Re: Carlson .555 for rem 870 21 inch barrel?

Been down that road. Go with the .575 nonported. .565 and .555 nonported choke patterns in a 21 inch barreled 870 20 gauge were blown pretty bad in my experience. .575 shot lights out. More than tight enough.
by VALongbeard
January 2nd, 2018, 6:36 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: 12ga 870 21" barrel choke
Replies: 13
Views: 4464

Re: 12ga 870 21" barrel choke

all in who load it is. 665 is a good place to start. Alot of times we up in the 675 range. It is a load from Hal. I have a IC 665 on the way that I will test. I'll post pics and get some feedback after I test. It's way too cold here now. You will be happy with the Indian Creek .665. They are perfec...
by VALongbeard
December 20th, 2017, 9:54 am
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Happy Birthday hawglips
Replies: 12
Views: 2752

Re: Happy Birthday hawglips

Happy Birthday Hal!
by VALongbeard
December 7th, 2017, 8:21 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Federal BOR Lock bullets..
Replies: 11
Views: 4425

Re: Federal BOR Lock bullets..

Hard to beat them Barnes bullets in a smokepole.

Good luck with them brother!
by VALongbeard
December 5th, 2017, 12:36 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: MLer trajectory results.
Replies: 18
Views: 4001

Re: MLer trajectory results.

Just trying to help. I concede... You were the most accurate brother......don't concede. My post wasnt intended towards you at all or anyone else for that matter, and sounds more conceited than I meant it to be. I have been through this with Barnes expanders, same bullet for all intents and purpose...
by VALongbeard
December 5th, 2017, 11:13 am
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: MLer trajectory results.
Replies: 18
Views: 4001

Re: MLer trajectory results.

Like I said, hold it on him, and bust him. Out to 125 yards. Been there before.
by VALongbeard
December 4th, 2017, 5:10 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Barrel length
Replies: 12
Views: 3994

Re: Barrel length

I wouldn't let it be a deal breaker for me........but, I actually prefer longer barrels. Alot of people will probably say it is too long though....
by VALongbeard
December 3rd, 2017, 8:15 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Indian Creeks now testing 28ga
Replies: 22
Views: 10838

Re: Indian Creeks now testing 28ga

I talked to Stuart at Indian Creek about three weeks ago.......he said no Remchoke 28 gauge yet. He said they still had plans to make them, just may be January or so before they are produced. I am anxiously awaiting them to make one. thanks for the update! :thumbleft: No problem! If I figure out th...
by VALongbeard
December 2nd, 2017, 10:30 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Indian Creeks now testing 28ga
Replies: 22
Views: 10838

Re: Indian Creeks now testing 28ga

I talked to Stuart at Indian Creek about three weeks ago.......he said no Remchoke 28 gauge yet. He said they still had plans to make them, just may be January or so before they are produced. I am anxiously awaiting them to make one.
by VALongbeard
December 2nd, 2017, 7:08 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: ML'er Trajectory question.
Replies: 13
Views: 3195

Re: ML'er Trajectory question.

You will be good to 125 yards easy. Been there, done that. With the same bullets. Usually dead on at 50 will shoot pretty much dead on out to 125 yards with a scope mount up in medium rings......just my experience. And, that's on whitetails to 125 yards field experience. Hold it on em, and let her e...
by VALongbeard
November 9th, 2017, 9:40 am
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Ordering Barnes bullets & MMP Sabots
Replies: 8
Views: 3151

Re: Ordering Barnes bullets & MMP Sabots

No trimming necessary.......the bullet is actually different than your picture. Looks like an expander, sit bullet in sabot and load brother......here is picture of the actual bullet. Hope it helps
by VALongbeard
November 8th, 2017, 10:42 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Ordering Barnes bullets & MMP Sabots
Replies: 8
Views: 3151

Re: Ordering Barnes bullets & MMP Sabots

You are good to go if you ordered the orange sabots....they work with .458 diameter bullets in 50 caliber muzzleloaders....those were very popular with the savage 10ml-ii smokeless muzzleloader shooting Barnes bullets. The bullets you showed are good ones, basically an expander made for the 45-70 go...
by VALongbeard
November 8th, 2017, 9:21 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Ordering Barnes bullets & MMP Sabots
Replies: 8
Views: 3151

Re: Ordering Barnes bullets & MMP Sabots

Which MMP sabots did you order? That determines which bullet you need.

.458 ballets take the orange sabots for proper fit I'm pretty sure
by VALongbeard
November 8th, 2017, 5:07 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: 870 deer gun.....red dot or scope?
Replies: 1
Views: 1060

870 deer gun.....red dot or scope?

Guys, I am setting up my 870 super mag express shotgun to use a duplex of TSS BBxT shot for whitetail deer hunting. This gun will have a definitive range of 60 to 70 yards. What optic do you think would be best for deer hunting and why? I am leaning towards a reflex red dot, the Vortex Venom to be e...
by VALongbeard
November 8th, 2017, 4:38 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Opinions on Nikon turkey pro scope
Replies: 11
Views: 5354

Re: Opinions on Nikon turkey pro scope

They sure don't have a crosshair...... just a circle.
by VALongbeard
November 8th, 2017, 12:12 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Opinions on Nikon turkey pro scope
Replies: 11
Views: 5354

Re: Opinions on Nikon turkey pro scope

Very easy, Here is what I done.....get you a big 3 foot x 3 foot piece of cardboard or rosin paper for a target. Stick a self adhesive 3 inch circle on the target for your aiming point. Look through the scope and adjust the power to where the circle in the reticle outlines that 3 inch circle on its ...
by VALongbeard
November 8th, 2017, 12:08 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Opinions on Nikon turkey pro scope
Replies: 11
Views: 5354

Re: Opinions on Nikon turkey pro scope

What are you using it on, shotgun or rifle?
by VALongbeard
November 8th, 2017, 11:51 am
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Opinions on Nikon turkey pro scope
Replies: 11
Views: 5354

Re: Opinions on Nikon turkey pro scope

Good scope, had two of them. They work well and have great eye relief.
Magnification range is 1.65 to 5. Objective is 36mm, and it came with an anti reflective device.

Sweet turkey hunting scope, just a little heavy. Other than that, can't be beat for a scope for turkey hunting.......good choice
by VALongbeard
November 7th, 2017, 12:55 pm
Forum: Gun Talk
Topic: Need opinions on rifle scope
Replies: 44
Views: 17253

Re: Need opinions on rifle scope

While I totally agree with the "get what you pay for" comments. They're a ton of 2-3 hundred dollar scopes that are very good. I cannot say ever had a time I couldn't make a shot at shooting light or end of. Leupold and Nikon jacked up their lines so much, I don't know what's what anymore...

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