Remington 1187 Super Mag

Flesh Eater

Flesh Eater

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Hello! I'm new to the forum, and new to predator hunting. When people say this is an addicting hobby, they aren't lying!

Anyways, I've been researching a lot about hunting coyotes, and I've noticed a lot of hunters have camo rifles. My current set up is a Browning A-bolt in .243, stainless with black synthetic stock. The stainless has me slightly concerned due to its brightness, and I've been considering having the rifle hydro dipped. However, deciding on one color has proven difficult. Snow camo would be great for when we have snow on the ground, but would stick out like a sore thumb when there isn't.

How many of you have two different rifles for different seasons?

This brings me to my next question. I've been offered a T/C Venture Predator .223 in trade. It's in real tree, which would provide me a rifle for every season, but winter. How do those of you who use the T/C Venture like them? My Browning is amazing, but again, it seems having two rifles for the changing climates might be beneficial.

Again, I'm new to this, so am I overthinking my cover? Most of my hunting is done at night, so does it really matter? Probably the biggest downside to my Browning is the BOSS system. I imagine it looks like a gigantic fireball at night when I shoot!

Thanks for any information!
 
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Both you have mentioned are great rifles. In my opinion, you are over thinking it a little. Camo is great but not that necessary. Just have to make sure that you don't have anything that has too much shine to it. Motion is a bigger deal since most critters key in on motion. I have even seen a deer's back shine in the sunlight. I guess what I'm saying is that a camo rifle is nice but not necessary. If you are really worried about it then i would stick with your 243 and get camo gun socks for the different seasons. Of course.......I'm always in favor of getting an addition gun also! Lol
 
Originally Posted By: Bowhunt..get camo gun socks for the different seasons. Of course.......I'm always in favor of getting an addition gun also! Lol
.. +1 ..
I use camo socks or wrap & wouldn't touch that stainless steel.
243 is a great cartridge, in direct comparison, the 223 is marginal for energy on target at distance, imo.
Have a TC Venture Pred in 22-250, threaded, love it, and it goes yote hunting more often than my 243 RAP.
 
Any recommendation on a good sock? I just want to keep it away from the end of the barrel on the .243. The ported muzzle break for that BOSS system is like a blow torch!

I was looking at wraps, but didn't want to affect the floated barrel on the Browning. I think it would really affect accuracy. As it stands now it's shooting dime size groups.

The T/C Venture would be in partial trade for my Henry Big Boy in .357. Not an easy decision. Essentially I'm giving up one rifle for another and some cash.
 
Originally Posted By: Bob_AtlThat Henry Big Boy in .357 would be one of the last sticks to leave my safe !!

It's a very nice rifle, but I'm more into collecting Finnish WWII rifles. Any modern production rifle, in my opinion, is replaceable. Plus, it's too nice to actually use. Ha-ha!

I did a quick search on Amazon and found some decent wraps for cheap. They look like ACE bandages for sprained wrists and ankles, only printed with different camo patterns on them. I'm thinking I'll give that a whirl. See how it works out.
 
Originally Posted By: Flesh Eater.. They look like ACE bandages for sprained wrists and ankles,..
That's whats on my 300 BO calling AR and 22mag calling rifle - comes off easy too.
Good luck..
 
Ive owned a venture compact 22-250,a 204 predator and a 22-250 predator.....fantastic rifle and one of the least factory ammo sensitive rifles Ive ever owned,they will shoot anything and are deadly accurate,5r rifling adjustable trigger,60deg bolt,super fast!! freefloated barrel. Im not a fan of browning rifles prolly cuz Im a remmy guy n never owned one,all this being said after buying 250s a204 I now own two remmy 700s a 223 and a 243 for varmints. the 223 for vinyard work 250yds n in at 300 yds you are looking at prolly 12"+ of drop. If you handload this can be helped w 40 or 45gr bullets,I think the TC has a 1-12 twist wich will shoot the lighter bullets, the 243 is 350yd on a deadhold, I run 55grJHPs in both. If you do get the TC I will guarentee you will reach for it every time you go out,I miss mine.
 
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So, I got offered a Remington 1187 Super Mag in real tree camo for my Henry.

Any thoughts on these shotguns? From what I've found, they pattern well with #4 buckshot (which, if I'm not mistaken, is the only buckshot we're legally allowed to use in PA).

EDIT: Rather than make a new topic, I changed the title.
 
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Originally Posted By: Flesh EaterSo, I got offered a Remington 1187 Super Mag in real tree camo for my Henry.

Any thoughts on these shotguns? From what I've found, they pattern well with #4 buckshot (which, if I'm not mistaken, is the only buckshot we're legally allowed to use in PA).

EDIT: Rather than make a new topic, I changed the title.

To be honest I have not heard any good things about the 11-87 Super Mag. Unless you plan on shooting lots of steel loads a 3" 12 ga is all you need.

I have been using a 11-87 3" since around 1993 and the only problem I have had was a broken extractor.
 
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