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My neigbor is trying to trade me an SKB 100 (12) 28" barrels (bought in 1976). The gun is in excellent condition with a few minor handling marks. Pheasants and grouse engraved on receiver. Seems like a very light gun for carrying through the foothills chasing grouse. Also, would I be able to shoot steel shot through this gun? I've never had my hands on another SKB so I don't know anything about their quality. I've been wanting a BSS, but this seems like almost the same gun for 1/3 the money. Any thoughts from the experts would be greatly appreciated.
The trade would be "even up" for a Mossberg 500 Bullpup (not exactly an upland gun) But it is VERY scary if I have to point it at a bad guy!
Lloyd Purvis - Director of Collegiate Scouting
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If the gun is in good condition it is a no-brainer. The SKB is worth two or three times the value of the Mossberg.
So many guns, so little time!
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Jump on it right away. You might have to get the chokes opened up for grouse, but it is still a very good deal. You should be able to shoot steel shot if you open the full choke to modified.
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You will enjoy the SKB. It is highly likely to be F/IM. Mike Orlen of this board can open the chokes if needed. I would do the deal you described in less than 30 seconds.
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The SKB 100 is best buy, most-undervalued on the used market, in my opinion.
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I'm on the same page as you guys- seems like a no-brainer to trade something that gathers dust for a SxS that will get lots of use. I could tell from handling the SKB that it was made well. Any opinions why the SKB market isn't where it should be? I know they are made in Japan, but Mirikou Brownings sure don't seem to be coming down in price. Thanks for the input.
Lloyd Purvis - Director of Collegiate Scouting
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About the steel - yes, if it has modified/improved chokes. No if it is Modified/full. At least that is my opinion - and steel only 4s or smaller.
That is a screamin' good deal by the way.
Brent
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I have one in 20ga. Used it exclusively for grouse, quail and pheasant for several years. Great guns. Grab it, the seller does not know it's true value.
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I have had a model 100 since 1975 and it is a very good shotgun. I have shot a lot of steel with it with no problems. It is a 26" choked ic and mod.
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The BSS is a club next to the SKB. I have a 200E in 12ga. and 20 ga. and they are absolutely the "go to " guns in the safe. Trap, skeet, birds, I don't care it shoots at them all. You really don't need that Bad Guy gun anyway.
Last edited by dubbletrubble; 01/16/08 09:19 PM.
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