May Be Wrong Choice but Going Old School

[racks]

I took my Dad's old Cresent Arms dbl bbl a few years ago. Wish I knew if this was the first turkey killed by it.

[3" 870 Shell Shucker]

I love the idea.  You can't argue with a good pattern.

[Mason Dixon]

"Just joined the forum yesterday. Have Ithaca M37 Featherlights, Benelli M1 Super 90's and a Super Nova. All in 12 gauge. This year I've decided to add a single shot 12 gauge. Since I have no access to an older one as you folks have....(dad, granddad, uncle, etc.)....what recommendations would you have for a new purchase of a single shot....Thank You...."

[TJK68]

You could always check around and try to find an old single shot. If you want a new one maybe H&R.

[eman375]

Good stuff here.  Old school is how we got to new school.  Lessons learned then are what we know today...

[lowoctane]

I know this thread is a couple months old, but I wanted to comment  because it kinda hit home with me. I lost my Dad on Feb. 16th this year, he never was a big hunter, but always found time to take me when I was a kid. He would carry an old single shot 12ga with him but probably would not have shot anything unless it was attacking him. LOL.. He just went because of me. The old gun is in great shape and for some reason I got to thinking about it last night and dug it out of the gun safe. The gun has a hammer, the word "Columbia" written in fancy letters on the side of it, serial number, and on top right in front of the breech it says "12 gauge choke", these are the only markings on it. The gun belonged to my Grandfather before my Dad and now to me. I went and bought some 2 3/4" #4's today because that was the only turkey loads I could find for it. It is very solid built and in great shape, with what little info I could gather on it, it is between 80 and 100 years old. I am going to pattern it and make sure to carry it a few days this season. I think it would be very special to take a big Ol'Tom with it.

Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!

[WildTigerTrout]

I have a 1959 vintage Field Grade Win. Model 12 12 gauge. It has a 28 inch barrel with a fixed modified choke. I may just try some 2 3/4 inch short magnums in it and see how it patterns. I am sure I will have to get Mr. Tom a little closer but hey that's what the sport is all about.