Single shot shotguns, anyone still use them?

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Curious about peoples thoughts on these, I've been toying with the idea of getting one and a few chamber adapters. The initial expense is so little and they seem so utilitarian and versatile. Have found the Stevens 301 on sale for $179, at that price I'm having a hard time not buying one(standard 26" barreled model, not the shorter compact one which I'd have preferred). Anyone have any experience with that particular gun? Given the cost I'm not expecting high end fit and finish but it seems like good value?
 
I think single and double barrel shotguns are great. I just get pleasure from cracking em open and messing around with poor lil pop cans. Ive seen the adapters popping up alot lately, though haven't given that a try yet. so many options it seems, Rifled, smooth, long, short.
 
I still use single shots. I have a Stevens 301 turkey 410 which I really enjoy taking small game hunting. I also use a AyA single 12ga. The simplicity and ease of carry is nice. I still prefer a double but it's hard to beat carrying a slim single

The finish on the Stevens 301 is different. It's similar to a parkerized finish than a bluing. I soaked mine in g96 a few times and it's a much smoother finish now

Someone will be along to say they kick to hard but it is what it is
 
Old cooey, stevens, baikal etc. single shots are great chicken guns. I like the 20 gauge, versatile especially in a 3" gun. Added bonus is legal for deer with slugs. Have a baikal single shot 20 I've had 43 year's literally shot a few thousand grouse, Patridge and waterfowl. Few pests, predators and deer with slugs. I have other shotguns but usually just grab the 20 when I go for a drive.
 
Glad to see some people still appreciate and use these. I kind of like manually operated, simplistic firearms which is why these hold some appeal, may have to get one.
 
I have two very early first year Winchester M37's. Narrow hammer, pig-tail lever, full choke marked on the barrel and red letter Winchester on the receiver bottom. One is as close to new condition as it gets the other in very good to excellent. They are light to carry, easy to point and a pleasure to shoot. One shotgun that doesn't get heavier as the day wears on.
 
I bought a Stevens 301 Turkey Obsession .12 ga. for this years hunt ( first time hunting turkey ) patterned great at 30 yrds. with old Imperial 2 3/4 # 4 lead. 1 shot 1 turkey. Light easy to carry comes with a turkey choke , short pic base and sling swivel studs. I did put a brl. band front swivel and replaced the stud on the forearm with a flush mount screw. I got bit with a forearm stud on a big bore rifle not funny. For the money it's hard to beat.
 
Had a Cooey for 60 years and finally got all the gauges some in duplicate . The 410 gets used the most for skunks and raccoons . No grouse any where close anymore here so can't bird hunt now.
 
I used a Henry single shot for waterfowling and upland hunting huns and sharpies last fall a fair bit.

It was a nice gun but it turns out when it comes to waterfowling especially repeaters seem to be very helpful lol.
 
I got a Win. 370 20 gauge, in the early '70's at CTC in Kirkland Lake, at a scratch 'n dent sale, for 25 bucks. Regular price $29.99, at the time.

It's been my small game, and sometimes duck gun, all these years. It's showing it's age, but then, so am I.
 
It’s been on my mind aswell, was out with a friend this weekend who brought his Churchill akar and adapters and just shot .45ACP 12g and 20g all day lol. Seemed very handy for all the same reasons you have brought up.
 
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