Ran into a Stevens Upland Special?? Think it might have been a 411. Curious as to what peoples thoughs were on this brand/model. Had never seen one myself, but did like the handling and the light colored stock and forearem. Looked like new and think the were asking around $300
I have a Steven's 20ga SxS and like the way it handles. The only thing I don't care for is the barrels are choked modified and full. I'm going to spend the $50 this summer to have the full choke bored out Improved Cylinder. IC and Modified should do me fine.
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Marty Davis
Central Illinois
There is no cure for this addiction called pheasant hunting.
Well it's better than no gun at all. They are functional and for hunting are what I call a good "beater" shotgun that one can throw in a case in the trunk and have available if you're on the road and can get in a hour or so of hunting.
IMHO they are heavy and like a club. I do try to find the 311 & 411 cheap and cut the barrels down to between 20- 22 inches , add a new bead and trim away some of the "fat " on the stock . In that length they make the ideal beater for rabbits,grouse and woodcock in heavy cover and people buy them when I make them for coach guns for cowboy shoots
I have 411 (Baikal) for 2 years now. Work horse, never had any problems with it, shot slugs, clay and birds with it, always good. I like its weight vs. lighter shotguns I had. It is my field gun and would reccomend ti as a field gun.
Stevens SxS opinions sought
