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Title: Do I pull the trigger on an old school sp 870 with factory mo bottom land?
Post by: Preacher on August 23, 2011, 08:07:37 AM

Well about a month ago I found a sp 870 I really liked. I bought it got it home and personalized it.
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/264605_10150343549561521_654421520_9786638_6823169_n.jpg)

Now I have found an old school mo bottom land factory dipped version of the same gun. A good friend of mine that is a gun trader ran across it in a trade. I really want it, However at this time , the "Risher" family has a bit of a cash flow issue. I do have an TC encore laying around and my buddy really wants it. I dont really like the encore , but it is a solid black powder rifle. The deal on the table is my encore for the mo 870 and a rifled 870 slug barrel, which I can use. What do you think?

Title: Re: Do I pull the trigger on an old school sp 870 with factory mo bottom land?
Post by: drenalinld on August 23, 2011, 08:11:39 AM

That's a tough call. I do love the original bottom land.

Title: Re: Do I pull the trigger on an old school sp 870 with factory mo bottom land?
Post by: ILIKEHEVI-13 on August 23, 2011, 08:14:10 AM

The question is what do you think not what we think. It's your Encore and your trade. If you don't like the Encore, and you can get the slug barrel to go along with the 870 then it's maybe doable. But you will be the one to have to sleep on the deal at nite.

Title: Re: Do I pull the trigger on an old school sp 870 with factory mo bottom land?
Post by: Preacher on August 23, 2011, 08:23:21 AM

The draw back is having to start form scratch with another muzzle loader. My Encore is dialed in with a Leupold scope, but its (the scope) is staying with me. On the plus side , quality black-powder rifles are inexpensive down here now and I think I can find a good for around 100 bucks. Just got get the scope mounted and sighted in.

Title: Re: Do I pull the trigger on an old school sp 870 with factory mo bottom land?
Post by: redarrow on August 23, 2011, 08:35:19 AM

If it's your only ML,don't trade. You got the same gun already minus the camo.You would probably be money ahead having the Remmy you got dipped in your choice of camo.

Title: Re: Do I pull the trigger on an old school sp 870 with factory mo bottom land?
Post by: vaturkey on August 23, 2011, 11:22:11 AM

Hey buddy

From the looks of all of the turkey beards you got I really dont think you need another turkey gun but the old school Remingtons are hard to find .
Tough Call ! Good Luck !

Ricky :newmascot:

Title: Re: Do I pull the trigger on an old school sp 870 with factory mo bottom land?
Post by: gobbler74 on August 23, 2011, 11:34:03 AM

Them encores arent getn any cheaper. Tough choice.

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Post by: savduck on August 23, 2011, 11:42:39 AM

Easy call......BYE BYE Encore.

Title: Re: Do I pull the trigger on an old school sp 870 with factory mo bottom land?
Post by: Preacher on August 23, 2011, 02:52:07 PM

got it!!!!!

(http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae43/risher_26/018.jpg)

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Post by: drenalinld on August 23, 2011, 02:55:39 PM

She's a beauty! Congrats!

Title: Re: Do I pull the trigger on an old school sp 870 with factory mo bottom land?
Post by: vaturkey on August 23, 2011, 03:31:18 PM

Sweet Gun Preacher !! Watch out Gobblers !! The Reverend's on the loose !!

:fud: :newmascot:

Title: Re: Do I pull the trigger on an old school sp 870 with factory mo bottom land?
Post by: gatrkyhntr70 on August 23, 2011, 04:41:53 PM

NICE!!!!!!

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Post by: surehuntsalot on August 26, 2011, 09:01:00 PM

great looking shotgun,you didn't need one of those ugly encores anyway

Title: Re: Do I pull the trigger on an old school sp 870 with factory mo bottom land?
Post by: ElkTurkMan on August 27, 2011, 08:45:51 PM

Congrats on a great gun! I have the same gun and it has served me well.

Title: Re: Do I pull the trigger on an old school sp 870 with factory mo bottom land?
Post by: Mild Bill on August 27, 2011, 10:34:08 PM

I'd call it a good trade. :boon:

I am not an encore fan

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Post by: woodchip on August 28, 2011, 05:50:52 PM

Sweet!! I would have made the trade.

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Post by: Gut_Pile on September 01, 2011, 08:00:16 PM

Sweet lookin gun. That old Bottomland patter in NICE!

Title: Re: Do I pull the trigger on an old school sp 870 with factory mo bottom land?
Post by: gotcha on September 07, 2011, 06:34:20 PM

Got the same gun,bought it in 1995.Love it!Congrats on your horsetrading.

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