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Post by Bubba on Oct 24, 2005 12:33:42 GMT -5
I'm looking for opinions on the Stevens 411 SXS... anyone have any experience with them? Are they tight fitting SXS's? Just curious.
Tax return season will be here soon and it's time to look for another shotgun.... I saw an article on this one somewhere and they said "for the money" it's a great upland shotgun.... What do you think?
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donnie
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Post by donnie on Oct 24, 2005 15:59:27 GMT -5
Bubba,
I agree can't beat it for the money. Just a good honest gun.
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Post by dovehunter on Oct 26, 2005 9:14:26 GMT -5
If memory serves me, I think the new Savage/Stevens doubles are made by Baikal. If that's the case, the ought to be made like a tank.
Yeah, I'm back. Sure had a hard time finding you guys.
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Post by stumpjumper on Oct 26, 2005 11:39:05 GMT -5
Hey there Bubba ~
I don't figure on you goin' wrong on the 411's. I love my 311's & the 20 ga. 411 of my cuzin's handled just as nice. Your tax money will be well spent. Dovehunter is correct them being made in Russia. To me that isn't a problem. The russian made firearms aren't useually the nicest lookin' guns, but you can count on a reliable & sturdy firearm. That is important for a field gun moreso then pretty wood.
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Post by klsm54 on Oct 26, 2005 16:41:09 GMT -5
I think they are a rugged and dependable gun Bubba, but I'm pretty sure they only come in 12 gauge. I thought you were a converted 20 gauge man now.
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Post by Bubba on Oct 28, 2005 16:31:06 GMT -5
Oh, man... 54, you're right. I checked the Savage/Stevens web site and they DO only come in 12 ga. Real Bummer!!! I want a 20. Stumpy... you say the 311 is a 20? Maybe, I'll go with that....
As far as Baikal goes, I love my O/U in 20ga. I didn't know they were making these guns too. That only reinforces my thoughts on buying one.
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Post by klsm54 on Oct 28, 2005 19:29:53 GMT -5
The 311 is an older model Bubba. You may find one on the used gun market, but 20's are few and far between.
Another option is the Remington "Spartan" models. I believe they are made by the same company, and they are both reasonably priced and available in 12, 16, 20, 28 and .410 gauge.
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Post by Bubba on Oct 31, 2005 19:46:24 GMT -5
That Remington Spartan really looks nice. They have 3 models of S X S's. They're very reasonable too. I've got to have one....
Hey, I wonder how I can get one of my older guns to "Morph" into this new one... hmmmmm.... I wonder.....
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Post by klsm54 on Oct 31, 2005 19:49:40 GMT -5
I'm not sure about "morphing", Bubba. But I have heard tales of placing two guns in a dark quiet place, such as a closet, and they will magically produce a new gun....  ...At least that's what a friend tells his wife....  ;D ;D |
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Post by dovehunter on Nov 1, 2005 10:04:31 GMT -5
Bubba:
If you can get a Stevens 311 in 20 ga., grab it up quick. I have one and so does my son. They are excellent guns. Admittedly not a thing of beauty but they are made like a tank and should last several life times. Mine has 26" barrels and is choked I.C. and modified and is about as sweet handling a bird gun as you will find.
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Post by Bubba on Nov 15, 2005 19:19:55 GMT -5
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...At least that's what a friend tells his wife.... 
;D ;D