Stevens 311 SXS

[8quail]

Looking at a Stevens 20 gauge 311 for grouse,quail and pheasant. Would like to add a sxs to the cabinet and wondered if this would be a good gun to carry. It felt good shouldered has improved - modified and is in real good shape. They are asking $450 which seems kind of high since you can pick up a new cz bobwhite for a couple hundred more but like the older stuff.

[MillerClemsonHD]

I have one and like it. I would look on gunbroker though as you should be able to find one cheaper than that. It would have to be in 100% condition for that price and if its going to be a field gun a few scratches won't hurt.

[birddogger]

They are good dependable guns, but I wouldn't pay that much.

Charlie

[mcbosco]

http://www.gunsamerica.com/966101544/Gu ... REDUCE.htm

[8quail]

I checked online at some of those and most were in the 3-400 range. Add shipping and transfer fees and not being able to see it in person makes the decision hard. Pay extra and know what you have or save 50-75 bucks? I might just keep checking around. Gun show this weekend and dealer claims it will be sold for more there.

[highcotton]

Around 50 years ago my dad drove me to the local hardware store and let me pick out a 12 gauge for my birthday. I got a Stevens 311 and I still have it. I think I remember it costing $39.00. The gun has never missed a lick and never needed repairs. They are heavy and chunky to carry but are solid and dependable.

Mine has 28" bbls mod/full. The full choke bbl shoots the tightest pattern of any gun I have ever seen. I won a lot of turkey shoots with it as a kid until people caught on.

[MillerClemsonHD]

Take your time and search for a deal. Remember that in late spring and early summer odds are you can find better deals than during hunting season. I found one for $350 after shipping and transfer. Has a few scratches but nothing too bad and I didn't buy it to hang up on the wall and look at. When you take your time you can find deals on gunbroker.

[texscala]

I shoot a 311 in 20 and love the thing. If I have any complaints it would be that it seems to be choked a bit tight for grouse but is perfect for covey birds like chukar and huns and flat land grouse.

$450 seems pretty high. I was thinking of adding another in 12 or 16 and have seen several for under 350 in the last few months.