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Had a really nice Sako AV Safari Grade .375 H&H; it was an outstanding rifle, but after several years of not making it to Africa or Alaska, I traded it (and some cash) for an even nicer shotgun. Great...just great... After reading this thread and seeing Grumulkin's photos; well, now I'm...

I tend to agree with forindooruseonly as to the value, if original and unaltered. But if its a Sporter it could go higher and if it is a Sidelock model you can just about name your price! Also, depending on age, it could have a single selective or non-selective trigger; this will also make a...

I guess it would depend on the planned usage and which one you shoot better. For upland field use I prefer an English stock and 26" fixed choke barrels , but for clay games I like a well fitting stock with a nice hand filling grip and 28" or longer barrels with screw-in choke tubes (which is...

I don't have much experience with a Yildiz (I've only shot two; a 20 & 410), but I haven't heard anything negative from those that own one or more. They seem fairly well constructed and the fit and finish isn't bad for an entry level double, but remember they are built on an alloy frame, which...

Trying not to stir the pot tooooo much, but... Outside of selecting the appropriate gauge, type of action, barrel length and choke constrictions for your intended usage, proper fitment and balance is a must for any type of shooting. As far as "the best shotgun for the money" and until the...

I just read the aforementioned article and found it to be quite informative. Although I'm not a recognized writer/author; just from my limited experience with the compact semi-auto's I do shoot as opposed to those that just stay in the safe, its been found if the recoil springs are changed at...

I have a few CS9, CS 40 and the CS45's and think they are all very nice firearms for their intended purpose. While not a match/target grade firearm, the CS45 is capable of very good accuracy if you do your part, reliability has actually been better then my Colt officer model .45 with a wider...

You've probably heard the old saying...The 16 carries like a 20 and hits like a 12...and it seems to be true. As Shadowrider stated, the Miroku A-5's are as good or better than the Belgians, but don't have the mystique to command the higher prices. They have the fit and finish that will rival...

If you'll consider a used shotgun it may be possible to find a quality O/U in the range you are willing to spend. At the big Tulsa show coming up, you might be able to find a Citori or SKB with a little cosmetic wear close to $800.

I agree on the .410; I'm always completely humbled when I try to kill those little orange birds with my .410 Citori! I've had great patterns with the majority of the 3/4 oz loads from several manufactures and they all seem to have a short shot string. The 7/8 oz Golden Pheasant's seem to have a...

I've used a 3/4 oz 28ga with pretty good success on pheasants, but try to stay with Fiocchi Golden Pheasant 7/8 oz #6; they make the little 28 hit like a 20ga. I purchased a couple boxes of Winchester Super X 1 oz #6 loads, but haven't had a chance to pattern them yet. They may or may not work...

You shouldn't need anything in the chambers in order to dry fire the 511, but as previously mentioned snap caps can prevent damage to the firing pins. If this particular 511 has sat unused and uncleaned for an extended period of time, it's possible the some oil or grease has hardened in the...

I don't want to hijack the Yildiz thread, so how about starting one for the 28ga? Who here likes the 28ga, why and what type of 28ga shotgun do you have or like best?

Sorry to get slightly off topic; just trying to help a fellow shotgunner. I've been shooting 28ga's for a few years, just not enough to justify reloading for them. Bass Pro and Walmart have Winchester AA's and Remington STS's for about $10.00 a box, also Baschieri & Pellagri sells their...

If I'm not mistaken the Yildiz SPZ ME 20 is only about 5 3/4 lbs (2.6 Kg) and not knowing how badly you damaged your shoulder, this light weight could still hammer you. The one I handled was muzzle heavy, so adding a little weight or a recoil reducer to the stock could help with both balance and...

Well...It did it once more! I'll try again once the problem is recognized and fixed by the moderators.

Deleted... Something must be wrong with the forum today; my posts are out of chronological order. ??? Let's try this again.

I can't blame you for wanting it so badly...sounds like a beauty! The 28's are a great platform for a .38/.357; big and heavy to soak up the recoil and easily take the pressure .357, they also don't have the forcing cone issue of the model 19 when used with the hot 125 grain loads. The price...

This link may be of some assistance; it'll at least be a pretty good overview from several Yildiz owners. I've heard some pretty good things about them, but don't have any first hand experience. http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewforum.php?f=104 I'm not aware of any choke...

More like a show dog... I got into it very reasonably, but it's worth considerably more than what was paid. They are great shooters, but it's unusual for me to find a 64 year old M&P that's in this condition and unfired. I have several other postwar transitionals that already show a little use...