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Offline mjbgalt

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« on: May 31, 2005, 04:54:22 PM »
i am looking at buying savage's new 411 in 12 gauge, looks like a fine shotgun for the price. you guys have any info on it or have one?


i know who makes it and i know generally the features, but i wanna know firsthand what you guys think of fit and finish and what you like about em.

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« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2005, 02:41:23 PM »
I had one.  It shot a pattern with so many holes in it you could miss a squirrel.  It also did not shoot anywhere close to the point of aim.  Rough crude triggers in the 9-10 lb pull range.  Rusted very easy even when kept oiled.  Very hard to open and was not getting in a hurry to break in as they say.

I bought it on a whim because I always wanted a SxS and figured I could live with a cheap one.  After shooting and hunting with it I figured out it was a worthless gun and lost my butt to get rid of it.  Man I hope I do not get any more whims to buy a cheap gun.

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« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2005, 03:51:21 PM »
well i am glad to know that but also disappointed.

i want an affordable 12 gauge and i want something i can keep and enjoy.

i looked at the pardner pump and it was nice. i also like the new mossber 535...the CZ shotgun is priced nicely and is maybe a contender.

you guys have suggestions?

-Matt
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« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2005, 01:18:11 PM »
If you need to keep the cost down, look at some used guns. The quality is almost always better on a 25 year old gun than a new one.
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