Winchester Survival Shotgun

Fantastic job Sir!!

Great Videos, Great work on the gun, you did very well on the stock work, really looks good. All of it was very well presented and appereciated. Thanks.

Btw I have the same gun in 12G I bought for $65. You article and videos now have me scatching my head if I should do the same.

Thanks again
 
I agree with reporting the changes, it might help if you ever got stopped. Just pull out the paper work. I know some guys were having problems with their Outlaws but the paper work should solve that.
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Ya, some folks get really nervous with short firearms - like you said having the proper paperwork should solve that potential problem.

Where did you get that scabbard? I've been looking for something similar for my 45/70 Guide gun.
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Here is the link: (take the space out)
http://w ww.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/guide-gear-leather-rifle-scabbards.aspx?a=282557

They always have a $5 coupon code available - you can search for it online. $40 USD with the coupon + tax and shipping came out to $70-ish CAD. It is actually quite nice and nothing around here could touch it for price/quality. I didn't want to put a sling on my lever action and so the scabbard was the ticket.

Fantastic job Sir!!
Great Videos, Great work on the gun, you did very well on the stock work, really looks good. All of it was very well presented and appereciated. Thanks.
Btw I have the same gun in 12G I bought for $65. You article and videos now have me scatching my head if I should do the same.
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Thanks Seabass - So far it has been allot of fun to make and shoot, so I would do it again. I'm just waiting for someone to report on a similar project in 12 gauge :D
 
Nice Job Done........but......gotta hate "butts" unless they are connected to a fine lookin woman......having taught many students on bear encounter courses I have yet to see ANYONE handle a pistol grip shotgun well enough to fend of a predator attack let alone take small game for survival purposes. A single shot is a handicap to begin with....one that can be somewhat overcome with accuracy.....cut the buttstock and there goes the accuracy.....don't get me wrong I'm a "whatever turns your crank" guy when it comes to fun guns and shootin....shootin pins, jugs of water and cans at the gravel pit is a great time and this shottie is great for that....but (there is that damn word again) as a wilderness survival tool I think you should do yourself a big favour and get yourself a better tool and give yourself a better fighting chance at survival....I've tromped many miles on a lonely trapline on the yukon border with all kinds of critters about....both tasty and dangerous.....BUT I'm certainly NO expert....I'm just throwing in my opinion.....:)
 
Wannabe, It's definately not the best for defense "but" it could elevate your confidence in a defense situation and help avoid having to shoot due to mutual respect.

I'd also say that hitting grouse would not be a problem with that setup.

For a compact defensive setup a pump would give at least a second shot with potential for a third and forth shot.


Here's a clip I shot a few winters back getting the feel for a short barreled 870 with a speedfeed witness protection grip....it was my first time trying it from the hip without visually aiming.



Here's a clip with same gun shooting clay's..



Both these clips were shooting light target loads and shooting slugs is more challenging due to recoil but with good technique hit's can be made at defensive ranges of 25 yards and under....better then a full stock no. Better then a sharp stick.....yup.
 
^Oh man...that first shot that took out the snowman's head...I laughed so hard - fantastic!

Wannabe - great advice. For defense I agree - full stock/short barrel/pump action can't be beat!

This shotgun was designed to pack light and small (it will be stowed away and broken down) and only brought out if needed. Having shot it a few times I should be able get solid hits on grouse, rabbits, and squirrels. No Grizzlies or Wolves in these parts, and the people are nice! - so no defense firearm needed :) That is also why I chose 20 gauge.
 
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All sweet! Will be doing a similer project with a SxS 12ga dual trigger or maybe a O/U if I can find a cheaper one. SxS are general $200 and up depending and what your looking for. :shotgun:
 
Great job.

It's also got me thinking of picking up one of those cheap O/U Baikals or a Brno and making a similar model.
 
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Just want to be clear before i start a similar project .
- Barrel length over 18 " and over all length 26 " is ok.
- or can over all length be a bit less if barrel length is still 18.5"
- seems to say " or " not " and " but i would like to be sure.
 
broadhead67 said:
Just want to be clear before i start a similar project .
- Barrel length over 18 " and over all length 26 " is ok.
- or can over all length be a bit less if barrel length is still 18.5"
- seems to say " or " not " and " but i would like to be sure.
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Copied from the CFC site:

"There are three classes of firearms: non-restricted, restricted and prohibited.
Non-restricted firearms are ordinary rifles and shotguns, other than those referred to below.


Restricted firearms include:
  • handguns that are not prohibited;
  • semi-automatic, centre-fire rifles and shotguns with a barrel shorter than 470 mm (about 18.5 inches);
  • rifles and shotguns that can be fired when their overall length has been reduced by folding, telescoping or other means to less than 660 mm (about 26 inches); and
  • firearms restricted by Criminal Code Regulations.
Prohibited firearms include:
  • handguns with a barrel length of 105 mm (about 4.14 inches) or less and handguns that discharge .25 or .32 calibre ammunition, except for a few specific ones used in International Shooting Union competitions;
  • rifles and shotguns that have been altered by sawing or other means so that their barrel length is less than 457 mm (about 18 inches) or their overall length is less than 660 mm (about 26 inches);
  • full automatics;
  • converted automatics, namely full automatics that have been altered so that they fire only one projectile when the trigger is squeezed; and
  • firearms prohibited by Criminal Code Regulations"
Duke1
 
I just got the new registration paperwork for the Winchester. It has now been registered with a barrel length of "less than 470 mm" and it's class remains Non-Restricted. It just took a phone call to re-register it with the new barrel length which was no big deal.
 
I'm waiting for my 12 guage to come in th mail right now and I will start my project too. This thread inspired me. If this one goes good then I'm going to do a o/u and a sxs too
 
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