Winchester 1400 Ranger?
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here is my 20ga Winchester 1400 Ranger. Far from one of the best autoloaders. The bean counters at Winchester recommended a cheaper entry level auto, this was it. Lots of plastic and cheap pot metal parts. The crappy plastic bolt release is an example. Don't ever break it, for there are no replacements! Shoots OK, but mine suffers from light firing pin strikes. A few misfires now and then. It's been relegated to the safe as an example of how not to build a shotgun... 
Slugo: Thanks for the reply. I saw one at Cabela's that I could get for $180.00 and thought about getting it but will save my $$ and get a better one later on. I've got three 12 gauge guns and a single shot 20 but none are semi auto and I was looking at a little 20 semi auto. Guess I'll keep looking for now.
Thanks again.
I've got three 12 gauge guns and a single shot 20 but none are semi auto and I was looking at a little 20 semi auto. Guess I'll keep looking for now. Thanks again.
seansean1444
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slugo must of got a bad one because i absolutely love mine and is my ONLY 12guage i use for white tail deer. shoots straight and goes boom do ya need anything more??
Yeah, I bought a Winny 1400, it's a deluxe, when I was in High School in or around 1970. I don't shoot shot gun much anymore but last year for a friends B/D party we went to a trap range. The old 1400 had not been fired in years. No problems though, ran like a champ and killed some clays.
Creek Henry
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I have a standard 1400 and like it a lot. It's not a X2 and never will be but with good ammo and if you keep it clean, it's works great.
I concur that it's probably a better range gun than a field gun, but mine's killed a lot of dove so far.
I concur that it's probably a better range gun than a field gun, but mine's killed a lot of dove so far.