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Post by an650scoot on Jan 2, 2008 11:20:39 GMT -5
I traded in my heavy 12 GA. Mossburg 500 at Gordon's and bought a lighter 20 GA. Mossburg "Slugger". I was wondering how it would perform and I was successful in bagging a 8 pt. buck in the Ludwig's Corner area of Chester Co. Using 3 in. Winchester Supreme Sabot 20 GA. ammo. (2000 FPS) the buck dropped like a stone at about 75 yds. Field dressed the buck weighed in at 145 lb. I was very surprised at the 20 GA. performance and a very nice way to break in a new gun.
Will
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Post by Brad on Jan 2, 2008 11:53:29 GMT -5
145 dressed is a big deer. Congrats. Do you have any pics? When did you shoot it?
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Post by Gsseagle on Jan 2, 2008 21:42:18 GMT -5
Congratulations Will, sounds like a nice buck. If you got a picture email it to me and I'll post on the board header for you.
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Post by tunnels on Jan 3, 2008 5:30:16 GMT -5
Congrats. That is a really nice deer. how long was the shot? Open sights?
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Post by an650scoot on Jan 3, 2008 11:07:49 GMT -5
Yes, it was a heavy buck and estimated to be three or four years old. The distance was 75 paces in standing corn using a Swift 4X scope on the 20 GA "Slugger". I got it on Thursday of the first week of shotgun season. In '99 I took an even heavier 10 PT in the same area and it weighed in at 160 LB field dressed---a huge buck estimated at five or six years old and this was with the old 12 GA that I traded. This buck was taken at 110 paces in an open field using Winchester 3 in. sabot and 4X Swift scope. I have had a great spot on a private farm where I have been allowed to hunt for 30 years now.
By the way, the Mossburg 500 12 GA with cantilever rifled barrel and ventilated rib smooth barrel--incl. four chokes--may be still available at Gordon's at a good deal. The ventilated rib barrel includes a red dot scope on custom mounting. I did not get as much trade in value as I expected because I had painted it with camo bow paint. Really no big deal as the paint comes off readily using laquer thinner---just takes a little time---a good winter project. Along with this gun comes some very good luck as well---many nice deer as well as a 21 LB Tom Turkey to it's credit. Shoots 3 IN group at 100 YD's using Winchester Sabots. If it is still available it would be a good idea to check it out.
Will
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Post by tunnels on Jan 4, 2008 5:36:49 GMT -5
I'm not familiar with Swift. apparently it works o.k. How does Swift compare to others (Bushnell, Leupold, etc.)?
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Post by an650scoot on Jan 4, 2008 11:02:20 GMT -5
The Swift Co. makes an excellent line of mid price scopes with same qualities as higher cost scopes. Their most desirable feature is the extra long eye relief which is a good thing when installed on a shotgun. In my case it prevents those cuts on the eyebrow from the recoil. My 4X Swift was priced at $90 when I bought it and has served well over the years. It has acceptable light gathering quality and takes shock very well. I have stumbled several times in the field/woods and gave it a substantial "bump" yet, it maintained it's accuracy. It's only drawback is the size/length which some hunters do not prefer.
Will
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