Stevens 311A chambered in my favorite shotgun gauge - 16.
Should be at my FFL’s by the end of the week.
Should be at my FFL’s by the end of the week.
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Stevens 311A 16 Gauge SxS
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silverTDCi
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I have a feeling yours is going to have that classic old-school charm. Once it arrives at your FFL, take a moment to give it a thorough inspection. Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if it feels like it’s ready to hit the trails right away
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Very nice!! Just curious about something: why do you favor the 16 as opposed to the 12 bore?
The seller told me that he shot a round of trap with it recently.I have a feeling yours is going to have that classic old-school charm. Once it arrives at your FFL, take a moment to give it a thorough inspection. Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if it feels like it’s ready to hit the trails right away
I suspect it is ready to go.
More sentimental than any other reason. My grandfather harvested an untold number of ducks in south Louisiana with his Sweet Sixteen plus quite a few whitetail deer using buckshot. He gave me my first shot gun, a 16g H&R Topper then later I acquired a Winchester Model 37 in 16g
Most of my shotguns are 12g and three .410s
Red Baron
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Should be a good serviceable piece. I have 3 16 ga. guns now. A New Sweet 16, a Stevens 555 o/u and a CZ Bobwhite sxs. I got into the 16 about 15 years ago. Just because it was "different". I also reload for mine. Does it have any advantages over the other gauges? Probably not. Weighs a little less than the 12's. Recoils a little less than the 20's with similar loads.
