26 September 2008

Hunting Revolver/Shotgun Needed

So I'm reviewing the WA state hunting regs, and evidently in the last four years someone decided to substitute "pistol" with "revolver type pistol" for hunting in Game Management Units. Also allowed in restricted GMU's are shotguns with slugs or 00 buck.

I happen to be lacking in both the shotgun and revolver department. I am firmly a bolt action rifle man at heart, although I do own the obligatory 1911. It is just unAmerican to not own a 1911.

The cheap solution is to get a single shot break action 12 guage and load it up with Brenneke slugs.

The expensive solution is a 44 Mag or 45 Colt Revolver.

Guess which one I can afford and guess which one I want....

I guess the compromise price wise is a pump action shotgun. But I won't rush it, I can borrow a shotgun from at least three friends, a brother, and one parent so it's not like I'm out in the cold here.

Anyone want to trade an 870 Wingmaster or Ruger Bisley Vaquero for a nice sported m24/47?

4 comments:

Brigid said...

The Ruger Bisley's not leaving the homestead. Sorry, but if you lived closer, you could probably borrow it.

AmericanMercenary said...

Thanks:)

I'll probably end up with a pump shotgun, but I've always wanted a cowboy style lever gun and revolver in the same caliber...

Maybe one of those Rossi 92's in 454 Casull and Bisley in 45 Colt...

Then again a bolt action Savage shotgun would be a nice addition to the precision long arm collection...

Decisions decisions...

Good thing deer season only comes once a year.

Phil said...

All but one of my 870's are either loaned out or off at Wilson, but if you try the Centralia gunshow (Oct. 18th & 19th), I've picked decent used ones for $175 -$200 there and I'm sure you could find a decent one for your trade.

Btw, what caliber would that 24/47 be in?

AmericanMercenary said...

The 24/47 is still in 8x57. I picked it up in trade and haven't shot it yet. It's not like I have a lack of 8x57's

I really just need to get off my butt and budget for a shotgun.