using a stainless steel sx3 for waterfowl good idea?

[LuckyLuc82]

So i'm getting a really nice winchester sx3, the problem is what I should be getting is a sx3 in camo, but this gun is way too nice and I really want to bring it home, nice wood beautiful finish, etc... If I was made out of money id buy a second one but alas I can only afford one good shotgun. My question is simple, would you take this gun hunting or would you pass up on it and get a "hunting" camo shotgun?

 

[StevieK]

I have a walnut field model SX3. It has the dura tough coating and walnut stock. I wouldn't hesitate to take it out in the field. take the stock apart and make sure you seal the inside of the forearm and area under the butt plate and you'll be fine. Everything will clean off just dandy. People have been taking guns with wood stocks into the field for over 100 years. believe it or not they are actually made to be hunted with. So use them for their intended purpose

 

[LuckyLuc82]

secondly, a friend mentioned the stainless steel from the receiver and barrel might spook the geese....

 

[Splatter]

Most wild fowl have very good vision, including colour perception. If you are going goose hunting with a stainless gun, you might think about using something to temporarily cover the shiney bits.
I've seen a camo "tape" that rmoves with no residue (supposidly).

 

[sherlockbonez]

I can assure you the receiver is not stainless steel, it's most likely aluminum. I have never hear of a stainless steel shotgun barrel before, I think your friend is just bsing you.

People have actually had guns made with wood for several hundred years. If you like a gun, buy it, shoot it, take care of it.

 

[Winchested]

They do not make a Stainless Winchester SX3. Most Winchester SX3's all have a matte or satin finish that wouldn't likely flare a bird.

And yes all SX3's have aluminum receivers.

The only silver looking (but it was more of a matte grey) gun they made was the Grey Shadow I think that was two years ago.

 

[LuckyLuc82]

Here is a pic of the gun in question, just to clarify, 90% of the time I'll be busting clays, I will maybe go out twice for geese and once for pheasant with it.

 

[blasted_saber]

Youll be fine.

 

[Winchested]

That is a regular walnut field model. There is nothing shiny or flashy about it. Great hunting gun!

 

[IH8ATTN]

Here is a pic of the gun in question, just to clarify, 90% of the time I'll be busting clays, I will maybe go out twice for geese and once for pheasant with it.

Thats the exact gun I use for waterfowling, works for me.

 

[G P]

If you go the camo tape route, make sure you only leave it on for the day. You can get water underneath and it will cause rust spots.

Also, the stuff I had supposedly left no residue, but it was a lie!