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Thanks. I had two concerns - 1) will it handle heavier loads and 2) what will the kick be like. I appreciate all of the comments - hate to start making mods that won't help things much.
I really wish there were matte finish, good quality, side x side's available. Might bea good gun for Ruger to make.
I normally shoot 1 1/4 loads for waterfowl, even through my 3.5" Citori - just don't see the need for the extra pain!
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One more note on the Ugartechea. My particular gun is proofed at 1000kpsi/cm2. Most other 3" chambered guns I see are proofed at 1200kpsi/cm2. Again, that shouldn't be an issue if you roll your own, but may be something to consider if you plan on using factory loads.
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I don't think you'll want a full choke for steel shot, or a cheap scope, either. HNY, JL
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I;ll be shooting bismuth at this point anyway. Just checked my uggie and it is 1000 kp/cm2 as well. Going toweigh it too.
I actually have two uggies, one is a 2 3/4, the other is a 3". I also have a Grulla but i don't see that one ever makingit into the duckboat.
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Do ya think Leggy has a pair of cheap glasses on as he reads this thread?
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Thanks for your thoughts . . . I really like the idea of developing one of these side by sides into my standard duck gun. Might look for a slightly heavier gun but then again . . .
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A well worn 12g 28" or 30" Browning BSS will be cheap and heavy enough and strong enough to digest big 3" loads if you put a pad on it.
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Waterfowl does not have to be shot with a disposable gun. For a number of years, I've shot mallards and teal with a London Sle 12b. ...but not from a duckboat - from a shore blind. A good pre-hunt waxing, and a wipe-down when the Labs shakes has kept the gun in perfect condition. Btw, I know a couple of grouse hunters that have done more harm to their guns than duckers. Show me a dinged-up barrel, and a pinned stock and I'll bet its a birdhunter.
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