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Congrats! Cool story and great pics

You jump in my vessel like that, the least you’re getting is the bait knife. I may get my arse beat but you’re going to have to whoop my arse every time you see me or I see you at the ramp.

So I’ve had a few of those guns, kinda. I had a SX3 with roughly 2k rounds of duck loads and skeet/dove through it. It got dirty towards the end of its life and I pretty much had to have to shoot high velocity rounds to get anything to cycle. I did pay for it to be professionally cleaned once and that helped but was back at it approx. 200 rounds after said cleaning. On the SX3/4, you really need to focus on the “gas block” and the tiny vent hole in the barrel where that block sits. Overall 7/10, great gun. Mine was a 28” 12ga.

I also have owned the Franchi Affinity. This gun was hella reliable but I was a young buck and did not care for it like I should have and it started to fall apart on me towards the end of its life. Still give it a 6.5-7/10. 26” 12ga

Right now I have a Rob Robert’s M2 20 ga 26”. This gun is freaking nice. 10/10 but understand that it’s custom. Would recommend the M2 as it point fantastic and is as light as a feather. Can shoot a turkey 50 yards all day with TSS.

Lastly, I have a SBE3 12ga 26”. I mainly duck hunt with it and honestly it doesn’t get used much. It’s a great gun but even it will struggle to cycle without some good cleaning after shooting dirtier loads. 7/10.

If your top dollar is $2k, I’d buy an M2 and send it to Rob Robert’s for trigger work or forcing cone at a minimum.

Also remember that American made guns point on and European guns you aim low because they shoot high. It’s all about “shot window”. Maybe that’s something to consider for you.

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24 pounds is INSANE!

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When I first grabbed him I knew he was heavy but after walking out the first 100 yards and having to swap arms several times, I came to to conclusion I was old and out of shape, and this bird was hefty. My buddy hunts about 10 minutes from me and I knew he had a scale. I had to know what he weighed. I honestly have never weighed any previous turkeys before this one.

I’m going to commemorate by getting a matching set of wing bone calls made.

Killed him at 15 steps at 11:00 on the nose. He is the heaviest bird I’ve ever taken at 24 lbs 11 oz according to my hunting partners fish scale he keeps in his tool box. 1 3/16” and 1” spurs. 10” beard. Good luck to all this season!

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$309 now and unavailable. I would be skeptical with the legitimacy of the price in the OP

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Looks like they sold out

Update: The stone wash blade is still discounted

Could consider a chassis rifle where LOP could be easily adjusted. What’s your budget?

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I just did a quick search through gun.deals and found a few sites with them in stock. The issue is getting someone around you to accept the NFA transfer. Usually around $100 for that but I’ve seen some looneys charge $250 for the transfer. Just ask around would be my advice if you’re impatient and want it now.

I really like this wildcat cartridge based on ballistic data. I’m wondering whether or not it’s a barrel burner. It’s definitely packing the heat and plenty enough to roll a deer. I’m curious about the longevity of it before I pounce.

My buddy just got an integrally suppressed Tactical Solutions rifle. It really makes you giggle like a kid when you shoot it.

You sound like a hater.