New toy gun

[paperairplane]

I have to admit to having a weakness for the H&R single action shotgun. I hang out at pawn shops and just seem to accumulate them. This one just seemed to be asking for some attention.

This is a case hardened Pardner Pump in 20ga that I shortened to 19" bbl length. OAL is right at 34.5". Tied on a paracord sling - double constictor knot at the barrel and single constrictor below the trigger guard, then tied cobra knots over the top half - gives me an easy to remove 15 of cordage.

Have not tested it out yet, but it was frankly unpleasant to shoot before I cut it down. I will be installing a recoil pad of some type ASAP. For the record, I am not recoil sensitive - this thing kicks harder than my 30-06 with #6 shot.

That said - it carries like a dream and swings on target as fast as moving your arm. Things like this just make me giggle.

(Not completely practical, but total investment of $80)

 

[trailbum]

They are great cheap guns, if they get beat up it only ads character.

 

[SpookyPistolero]

What the hell isn't practical about that rig? Nice score.

 

[Tin.Man]

Looks good man, Im gonna make a custom 20gauge from them here soon!

Love how a short barreled shotgun looks!

 

[paperairplane]

What the hell isn't practical about that rig? Nice score.

I am curious to see how it patterns. I think past 25 yards it is going to start opening up pretty quick.

To give a reference to the size, I am 5'8" and with the gun shouldered, I can put the fingertips of my off hand over the barrel.

Legally, I could cut the stock down quite a bit as well. However, I prefer to keep the LOP the same as a full size shotgun so that cheek weld remains consistent.

I guarantee there is one of these at your local pawn shop in 20 or 12 ga. Probably marked $120 or so. Tell him you'll give him $75. He'll take it.

A limbsaver recoil pad makes a big difference - I have one on my 12ga H&R.

 

[Tin.Man]

If your 5'8( i am as well) Cut the stock wayy down, then add a limb saver. With a shorter length of pull I bet the recoil changes substantially.

I have a rem 870 that used to beat the piss out of me(also only 145lbs), got a shorter length of pull stock and it handles like a dream.

 

[Bladite]

nice becker :>

 

[whetrock]

They make excellent truck/trunk guns due to being inexpensive also they're some of the most reliable shotguns I've ever seen, very easy to operate but the recoil is horrible I once shot a 10 gauge pardner needless to say I probably won't shoot another.

 

[Ethan Becker]

Hey Paper Airplane....


A handy piece for sure and a GREAT choice in knives..........There are a WHOLE GREAT BIG BUNCH of those handy shotguns in this neighborhood, I mean a bunch!!!!!

All Best....

ethan

 

[Moosez45]

I had one as a kid, but it was a 12. Took a ton of squirrels and rabbit with it. Had a shortened stock, I think it was a youth model. I liked it because of the hammer. Seemed to fit the bill and at $40 at Sears, my granny got a deal when she bought it for me.

Moose

 

[AlvarF]

I like the " bota " you show in the photo ( water bottle ). Here it has been used for a long time to drink wine in the country/field.

I can´t talk about your gun but looks great.

 

[nc527]

I have both the .410 and .20 gauge flavors of the h&r single shot. Not sure what you mean by alot of recoil. To me it doesnt seem like much, compared to my .270

 

[paperairplane]

I like the " bota " you show in the photo ( water bottle )....

This specific one has been used quite successfully to trasport Captain Morgans in and around Mountaineer football games.

I have both the .410 and .20 gauge flavors of the h&r single shot. Not sure what you mean by alot of recoil. To me it doesnt seem like much, compared to my .270

I don't get it either - my 12ga H&R shoots softer than this gun. I reload for my 44mag Redhawk, have a 308, 30-06, 303 Enfield Jungle Carbine - point being, I typically consider myself pretty recoil tolerant - and by the 4th shot on this thing I was getting a light flinch.

I only have a box of shells through it so far, so I don't have it fully sorted yet. I am confident that a slip on limbsaver will make a nice difference.

(I really like the simple singles - I have a 12, 20 and 223. I want to set up a 30-30 or 45-70 with a short barrel and irons for a minimalist woods / deer gun.)