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I had a line on an Elio not long ago that seemed about perfect--except for the single trigger. I passed. At 6.25# either gun would probably handle loads a bit above 1 oz more comfortably than my current 6-pound 12 and 16s.
Jones, I'd probably open those chokes up quite a bit if I got the VB!
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I had a line on an Elio not long ago that seemed about perfect--except for the single trigger. I passed. At 6.25# either gun would probably handle loads a bit above 1 oz more comfortably than my current 6-pound 12 and 16s.
Jones, I'd probably open those chokes up quite a bit if I got the VB!
Bill My Elio has double triggers, but one thing I've noticed on the gun is that the wrist of the English stock is much thicker and chunkier than my other doubles. I would guess this has to do with the recoil in such lightweight guns, or it could be because of the stock through bolt (I heard the later versions of the Bernies had these, though I've never tried to take the stock off either).
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Hemingway is the way to go...Forget about resale, its not enough money to worry about...I kill all of my Roosters with 1 oz loads..
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Opening chrome barrels is 'less that ideal' which is all I'll say about that.
I'd be inclined to look for a Hemingway that's choked more like the gun was originally intended to be re the above ad.
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Does anyone know if a 1986 Cabela's Hemingway would have chrome lined barrels? The AD posted above doesn't mention them, and neither did the seller, either in the listing or in the amail he sent responding to my inquiry. I've emailed him and asked him to check.
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I'm pretty sure they all are. I could be wrong.
Mine was a 28ga. gun of similar vintage and it was chromed, per John Boyd at Quality Arms in Houston who imported it.
You might ask John, arrieta2 here. He's a personable chap.
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Bill, assume they are chrome lined. To my knowledge all or most of them in that time were. Good guns with a through bolt in the stock. Strong. Butt ugly wood with some sort of plastic finish. The Webley 700 is also a good gun (I've owned a number of them. Usually plain wood with a subpar oil finish but durable. Engraving on the Bernadelli is stamped in. The Webley is hand cut, though quickly executed. Between the two I lean towards the Webley, maybe I'm snobbish, dunno. Both guns will probably be chambered 2 3/4".
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I have had a couple of Gamecocks and both were chrome lined. No problems with either gun just didn't care for the 25 1/2" barrels. Currently have both a Brescia and a Italia hammer gun. Both of those are also chrome lined. I had the chokes opened on the Brescia with no issues.
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Mike Orlen told me that he has no issues with cutting through chrome lined bores when doing forcing cone and choke work. He says true chrome lining actually becomes part of the metal, and cannot peel or flake later, if cut through. He told me not to think about it like you do a chromed car bumper ......... that it's not the same at all.
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Husky 310AS Inexpensive, light, overhanging sears, high quality steel You're welcome! Best Regards, JBP
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