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I can tell it's a 20 Gauge shotgun made around 1997/98 series number is 401-060xx.
My dad was an avid hunter and had many guns and shotguns. He passed away last year and left me his Ruger. I don't know much about shotguns but want to get into shooting skeet with friends and would just like to know a bit about the shotgun and about what is needed to get into shooting skeet (if someone could also provide a few tips on maintenance and upkeep that would be great also). There are a few chokes included with the gun but I'm not really sure which are best suited for what.
I'm new to this form and new to shotguns but I look forward to getting to know folk here and enjoying this new activity in my life. My dad always took very good care of his guns so this Ruger looks brand new but unfortunately my gun shop discovered a hairline crack in the stock near the trigger so I called Ruger and they said to send it in, which I did yesterday. I hope it doesn't cost too much to repair but either way it's worth it.
Just a side note, if anyone here is asked to go shooting with their dad or child don't miss out on the opportunity. I live in a different state from my dad and we talked about going quail hunting but never got the chance and now I'm left without those memories and times with him. Sorry for the emotional post, it's just came to mind so I thought I'd share it.
Thanks for any and all help you can all provide and happy holidays to all.
My dad was an avid hunter and had many guns and shotguns. He passed away last year and left me his Ruger. I don't know much about shotguns but want to get into shooting skeet with friends and would just like to know a bit about the shotgun and about what is needed to get into shooting skeet (if someone could also provide a few tips on maintenance and upkeep that would be great also). There are a few chokes included with the gun but I'm not really sure which are best suited for what.
I'm new to this form and new to shotguns but I look forward to getting to know folk here and enjoying this new activity in my life. My dad always took very good care of his guns so this Ruger looks brand new but unfortunately my gun shop discovered a hairline crack in the stock near the trigger so I called Ruger and they said to send it in, which I did yesterday. I hope it doesn't cost too much to repair but either way it's worth it.
Just a side note, if anyone here is asked to go shooting with their dad or child don't miss out on the opportunity. I live in a different state from my dad and we talked about going quail hunting but never got the chance and now I'm left without those memories and times with him. Sorry for the emotional post, it's just came to mind so I thought I'd share it.
Thanks for any and all help you can all provide and happy holidays to all.