Model 12 Winchester?
02-01-2008, 09:02 PM
#1
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Southern Ontario
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Model 12 Winchester?
I,ve got a older model 12 and I was just wondering if anybody else hunt,s with one and what brand of shell and # are they useing as this is the only sg I have at this time.
02-02-2008, 03:59 AM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Eastern Iowa
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RE: Model 12 Winchester?
If you have an older model 12 like my Grandpa gave my brother you might want to get a good gunsmith to look at it first. It might not handle the punishment of todays turkey loads.
1. might not be safe
2. could ruin the gun
1. might not be safe
2. could ruin the gun
02-04-2008, 07:34 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: Model 12 Winchester?
Yea this model 12 is from the mid 20,s I bought it from a guy who had it given to him from his grandfather he was told it had about 3 boxes of shells every shot from it I,ve had a lot of guys try to buy this gun she,s real tight I,ve maybe shot 20 rounds through it since I got it.My dad has one and it from the late 30,s .
02-04-2008, 09:40 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Model 12 Winchester?
What is the constriction of the barrel?
I'd stick with lead shot.. no doubt. If she is as well kept as you speak of her.. then she is no doubt ready for action. A finer pump gun will never be built. The 70s model 870 Wingmasters were CLOSE.... but still not a model 12.
I'd pick up some Winchester Supremes, some Remington Premiers and a box of Federals with Flite Control wads. Put her to paper at 30 yards three times with each... see what you think. I personally have always shot #6s. Others have their preferences, go with what you see on your pattern paper. Take care of that gun... and don't let your buddies pry it away from you.
I'd stick with lead shot.. no doubt. If she is as well kept as you speak of her.. then she is no doubt ready for action. A finer pump gun will never be built. The 70s model 870 Wingmasters were CLOSE.... but still not a model 12.
I'd pick up some Winchester Supremes, some Remington Premiers and a box of Federals with Flite Control wads. Put her to paper at 30 yards three times with each... see what you think. I personally have always shot #6s. Others have their preferences, go with what you see on your pattern paper. Take care of that gun... and don't let your buddies pry it away from you.
