Weatherby PA-08 (uplander pump)
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hoghunting
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You might try www.shotgunworld.com as I have seen threads on the PA-08.
Waterengineer
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It's a gun. It will kill things.
Well ok ---- I would say don't buy it ..../ but I don't have any personal experience with the gun either.
I think its one of those guns that might hold up / then again it might not. You don't really know how many MIM parts are in it ...how good the steel is, etc.
Personally, if you want a long term pump gun - the Browning BPS is about as good as it gets in my opinion for around $ 525 for the Hunter model. I know the Browning BPS Hunter models - will give you a solid 30+ yrs of service / because I have 2 of them - one in 12ga and one in 20ga ....that look and operate almost as good as they did when they were new in the 1970's.
There are a lot of good pump guns on the market - Rem 870 Wingmasters, Benelli Novas, Browning BPS ....but I hope the gun works out for you. Put 500 shells thru it and give us a range report please !
I think its one of those guns that might hold up / then again it might not. You don't really know how many MIM parts are in it ...how good the steel is, etc.
Personally, if you want a long term pump gun - the Browning BPS is about as good as it gets in my opinion for around $ 525 for the Hunter model. I know the Browning BPS Hunter models - will give you a solid 30+ yrs of service / because I have 2 of them - one in 12ga and one in 20ga ....that look and operate almost as good as they did when they were new in the 1970's.
There are a lot of good pump guns on the market - Rem 870 Wingmasters, Benelli Novas, Browning BPS ....but I hope the gun works out for you. Put 500 shells thru it and give us a range report please !
Thanks Big Jim!
I agree with you. I am in the process of replenishing my gun cabinet after a few years of financial meltdown. I actually have no shotgun right now. I have promised myself to buy the current production BPS hunter in 16 Gauge before this year ends. This Weatherby is a good gamble I think. Since I started this thread I saw the gun highlighted in the recent Field N Stream. I'll break it in shooting some trap and get back to you folks.
BTW...My dream gun is a 1620 Merkel or something of that nature
I agree with you. I am in the process of replenishing my gun cabinet after a few years of financial meltdown. I actually have no shotgun right now. I have promised myself to buy the current production BPS hunter in 16 Gauge before this year ends. This Weatherby is a good gamble I think. Since I started this thread I saw the gun highlighted in the recent Field N Stream. I'll break it in shooting some trap and get back to you folks.
BTW...My dream gun is a 1620 Merkel or something of that nature
Unless you reload - a 16ga is an expensive option these days.
40 yrs ago / 16ga's were common - and prior to guns with screw in chokes / we had guns that were specific to certain uses. These days - with screw in chokes - and a variety of commercial shells available in a 12ga - its easy to find 1 oz loads in 12ga ( the typical 16ga load ) or even 7/8 oz ( the typical 20ga load ) - so the reality is a 12ga will really operate very well in terms of versatility from a heavy 12ga load ( 1 1/8oz -- or down to 7/8 oz ) - so unless your desire for a 16ga is just nostalgic ...I'd suggest you at least consider a 12ga instead - and the shells are way cheaper than a 16ga.
Good luck with the new gun / whichever way you decide to go.
40 yrs ago / 16ga's were common - and prior to guns with screw in chokes / we had guns that were specific to certain uses. These days - with screw in chokes - and a variety of commercial shells available in a 12ga - its easy to find 1 oz loads in 12ga ( the typical 16ga load ) or even 7/8 oz ( the typical 20ga load ) - so the reality is a 12ga will really operate very well in terms of versatility from a heavy 12ga load ( 1 1/8oz -- or down to 7/8 oz ) - so unless your desire for a 16ga is just nostalgic ...I'd suggest you at least consider a 12ga instead - and the shells are way cheaper than a 16ga.
Good luck with the new gun / whichever way you decide to go.
oneounceload
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Then go for it........or look into an Uggie - 1 to 1.5 K, used AyA, or similar....since 16 isn't that popular, some of these well-made older guns will be available for a song
You're both right!
Big Jim and One ounce
The 12 gauge is cheaper and arguably more versatile for less cost in ammo. In practice I have found plenty of 16 gauge loads currently made that will do for everything from Upland to waterfowl and turkey/goose. True I can't always find them at every Walmart all the time, yet I have found them at Bass Pro and Cabela's in the local area.
When I can have a new production BPS in 16 Ga on a 20 Gauge frame, well, I aint wasting my money on a 20 ga gun...
I'm gonna buy the 12 Gauge for trap primarily. The 16 IS for Nostalgia and indifference to the 20 gauge
Big Jim and One ounce
The 12 gauge is cheaper and arguably more versatile for less cost in ammo. In practice I have found plenty of 16 gauge loads currently made that will do for everything from Upland to waterfowl and turkey/goose. True I can't always find them at every Walmart all the time, yet I have found them at Bass Pro and Cabela's in the local area.
When I can have a new production BPS in 16 Ga on a 20 Gauge frame, well, I aint wasting my money on a 20 ga gun...
I'm gonna buy the 12 Gauge for trap primarily. The 16 IS for Nostalgia and indifference to the 20 gauge
It just depends on what you want ...the style and weight, etc..
I like a 12ga / in any platform semi-auto, pump and Over Under ( I'm not a SXS guy like my buddy OneOunce ..)
But I also have and like 20, 28ga and .410's -- all made on 20ga frames. It just depends on what I want to do / sporting clays, some Skeet, Trap or some field hunting... Its a nice problem to have ...wondering which gun and which gague I'll take out to the club tomorrow ...
Good luck and have fun in your search for the perfect gun. ( I fall in love with too many / too many of them seem to follow me home )
I like a 12ga / in any platform semi-auto, pump and Over Under ( I'm not a SXS guy like my buddy OneOunce ..)
But I also have and like 20, 28ga and .410's -- all made on 20ga frames. It just depends on what I want to do / sporting clays, some Skeet, Trap or some field hunting... Its a nice problem to have ...wondering which gun and which gague I'll take out to the club tomorrow ...
Good luck and have fun in your search for the perfect gun. ( I fall in love with too many / too many of them seem to follow me home )