ORIGINAL: BSTNFREEK
So jcchartboy, you seem pretty up-to-speed on the slug gun info. I just went out and purchased a Remington 11-87 SportsmanDeerDedicated Slug gun in black synthetic, fully rifled barrel, topped it with a nice set of Weaver rings, and put a Bushnell elite 3200 3-9 x 40 scope combo on it. I am a descent shot, and have yet to shoot this gun, but with my old cheap riffled Mosberg, I held 3 - 5 inch patterns at about 110 yards. What do you think of the combo that I just purchased...what would you have done differantly in that price range for semi-auto/rings/scope combo? Just curious as to your opinion. THANKS!
Sean
PS, I got the gun for $498 (Sells for $629 at Gander Mountain) Weaver Grand Slam rings for $25, and scope for $162.50 (Sells for $239.00 at Cabellas), for a total of $685.50 plus tax.
BSTNFREAK,
I apologize for the delayed response, I had not seen the thread in a few days.
Let me start at the top...
Scope...excellent purchase, I consider that scope everything you would need for shotgunning. Could you buy a better scope, of course. However, that scope is a perfect balance between cost/function...good job.
Rings...The weavers are most likely aluminum. Assuming they are mounted very well they will work fine 99% of the time. However, I have had issues with the scope slipping in these rings if they are not tightened perfectly,(not that they should). I only mention this for one reason. If you a problem with accuracy, this would be one of the first areas I would check. I have started to use Warne Maxima's and Talleys just for the added security. All-in-all though the Weavers should work out great...good job their too.
Gun...Awesome choice...if I was ever looking topurchase an autoloader this would be one of my first considerations...top notch.
What more can said be said about your decisions...You put together one of the nicer guns I could think of...
Now the hard work starts....