Whats your favorite shotgun?
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Robert_in_NY
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The J.C. Higgins is a great gun, I was given my grandfathers and used it for the first time last year during deer season and it is one of the most comfortable and accurate guns I have ever used.
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Bird
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Robert, I think the J. C. Higgins is generally considered to be a very cheap gun, but I never found anything wrong with the ones I've used; nothing wrong with that at all. I even still have my H&R Topper 158. For those not familiar with them, it's a brake open single shot with a hammer. Simply pull the forearm off, break it down, and change barrels. I only have the 30-30 rifle and 20 gauge shotgun barrels, although they also make a .22 jet and 12 gauge barrels for it. Generally considered to be a cheap boy's gun, relatively short stock and barrels, light weight, easy to use.
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Robert_in_NY
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Yes it was considered a cheap gun and they were sold thru Sears but I was surprised at how accurate it was when I finally used it. I have shot quite a few different guns and the Higgins felt the most comfortable which is why I like it as much as I do. I still hunt deer with a Mossberg 500 but if it is raining or I am doging I take the Higgins for fun.
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ERNIEB
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I can't say much about other J. C. Higgins guns, but this 12 gauge kicks like a mule. I don't know why that would be. Other than that it does what it's suppose to do.
Ernie
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StoneHeartFarm
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Bird,
I've got a Topper 20 guage here for the wife. Shorter stock and barrel makes it easier for her to handle, seems to fit about right. For myself, I'm partial to the Mossberg 500 line.
SHF
I've got a Topper 20 guage here for the wife. Shorter stock and barrel makes it easier for her to handle, seems to fit about right. For myself, I'm partial to the Mossberg 500 line.
SHF
Duckhunter
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Here is the answer! Benelli for sure!
10-4 on the Benelli's! M-1 Super 90 or the 3.5" Super Black Eagle.
Hands down the best autos out there today. I have used a Super Black Eagle for 5 ROUGH seasons (more than 30 hunts per year) now and never had a problem after being dropped, dunked, and generally abused a lot! My Duck / Goose guns are tools, my old Model 12's and doubles don't go near the woods. Always stand them in the corner with the barrel down and action open. Simple maintenance and they will run forever.
10-4 on the Benelli's! M-1 Super 90 or the 3.5" Super Black Eagle.
Hands down the best autos out there today. I have used a Super Black Eagle for 5 ROUGH seasons (more than 30 hunts per year) now and never had a problem after being dropped, dunked, and generally abused a lot! My Duck / Goose guns are tools, my old Model 12's and doubles don't go near the woods. Always stand them in the corner with the barrel down and action open. Simple maintenance and they will run forever.