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Stevens 311, H Side by Side Barrel

ern98ern98 Member Posts: 1,725 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited April 2004 in Ask the Experts
I've had a Stevens 311 H 12ga side by side for years. I picked it up for a song, way back when, as the barrel had been cut to 20" and the stock was a mess. New wood being available from Boylds got me thinking about getting a long barrel for it. But, while I know a bit about a number of firearm systems, side by sides are not one of them. Are barrels available for this shotgun? What are the pitfalls I should be aware of? Any info will be helpful.
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  • bobskibobski Member Posts: 17,866 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    bbls must be hand fit to the receiver. hope you know a good smith. watch the forearms. they tend to fly off when fired. and they kick! good luck!
    Retired Naval Aviation
    Former Member U.S. Navy Shooting Team
    Former NSSA All American
    Navy Distinguished Pistol Shot
    MO, CT, VA.
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  • GrasshopperGrasshopper Member Posts: 17,041 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I believe I would keep my money, could spend more than anticipated, when you can pick one up for 200. dollars. nambu
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  • ern98ern98 Member Posts: 1,725 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    B.T.T.
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  • bobskibobski Member Posts: 17,866 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    sell it for the song you got it for and make a little if you can and buy a better gun. its not worth the hassle. trust me...the guy you bought it from knew what he was doing.
    Retired Naval Aviation
    Former Member U.S. Navy Shooting Team
    Former NSSA All American
    Navy Distinguished Pistol Shot
    MO, CT, VA.
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  • Old hickoryOld hickory Member Posts: 1,368 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Have you patterned it at 30 yards? I bet it can't miss between 20 and 35 yards. Since you got it cheap, I'd keep it and use it for rabbits/pheasant/and great self-defense. The Stevens are actually excellent guns considering their price. Then if you do want tight chokes(translated into your going to miss alot of the time!) go out and buy a 20 guage stevens for $200 - 300 >> Almost all hunters are OVERCHOKED!<<<
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