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 Opinions on Winchester 101
#4882734
01/02/14 09:18 PM
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Joined: Oct 2013
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kikabaila
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Looking to get into the skeet/trap/sporting clay shooting, thinking about getting a over/under shotgun but with a budget about $1000. Have the option to purchase a new production Winchester 101 Field grade from a friend for $899. From what I know the new production guns are made in Belgium by FN, 28" barrels, 12 gauge and with Invector Plus chokes.
What do y'all think of this gun? Is 28" barrel too short for skeet? I've handled the gun and it fits me pretty well.
Thanks
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Re: Opinions on Winchester 101
[Re: kikabaila]
#4882979
01/02/14 10:48 PM
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dee
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If FN makes it then it's good. I've owned one of the Japan made 101's and it was a solid shotgun.
"A vote is like a rifle; it's usefulness depends on the character of the user" Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: Opinions on Winchester 101
[Re: kikabaila]
#4883009
01/02/14 11:03 PM
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Texan Til I Die
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I've got a couple of the Japan guns. Definitely my favorites. I use them for skeet (informal) just because I like to practice with the same gun I hunt with, but I wouldn't call them true skeet guns. I get some funny looks sometimes when I tell someone I'm shooting skeet with a full choke.
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Re: Opinions on Winchester 101
[Re: kikabaila]
#4883039
01/02/14 11:21 PM
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texasdude28
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I have a Japanese made 101 and love it, great dove gun!
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Re: Opinions on Winchester 101
[Re: kikabaila]
#4883058
01/02/14 11:27 PM
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wetduck
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you going to shoot registered targets or go to the range/club twice a year? makes a big difference. the 101 is great but not a good competition gun. if you really wanna shoot reg birds , go get a Beretta 391 and spend the extra $ on lessons
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Re: Opinions on Winchester 101
[Re: kikabaila]
#4883226
01/03/14 12:29 AM
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Capt.Happy
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I have the 101 by FN and it is a great gun for the price. You can get them on sale every so often at Cabelas for $999.00. I think they had it for $949.00 before Christmas.
I carry a gun because I'm too young to die, and too old to take a whoopin!
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Re: Opinions on Winchester 101
[Re: kikabaila]
#4883237
01/03/14 12:35 AM
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Capt.Happy
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I also shoot alot of skeet with it and have no problem with 28 inch barrels.
I carry a gun because I'm too young to die, and too old to take a whoopin!
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Re: Opinions on Winchester 101
[Re: kikabaila]
#4883262
01/03/14 12:44 AM
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txtrophy85
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love the 101.
my buddy has a pigeon grade 101 that is just gorgeous. great quail and dove gun
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: Opinions on Winchester 101
[Re: Capt.Happy]
#4883784
01/03/14 03:25 AM
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kikabaila
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They've moved the price up to 1099 now, but I can get it for 899 and it still has the sticker on it. I have the 101 by FN and it is a great gun for the price. You can get them on sale every so often at Cabelas for $999.00. I think they had it for $949.00 before Christmas.
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