Ithica SKB 300

Guy on a Buffalo · #1 02-16-2013, 09:12 PM

Got one of these recently, 12 ga, recoil semiauto, modified choke. Trying to find some, or any info on it, but its pretty limited. Any information about it would be greatly appreciated. I know it was produced in the late 60s to the early 70s, and then it was changed to a gas recoil. I guess the other thing I am looking at is it plausible to shoot steel from, or is it better to stay safe than be sorry to just keep lead in it? Again, any info would be greatly appreciated, as I just enjoy shooting this!

Smokinyotes · #2 02-16-2013, 10:11 PM

I don't know about the Ithaca SKB 300 but I had a SKB 500 which is an over/under. When we had to switch to steel shot I was told that I couldn't use steel shot in it so I sold it. I still regret selling it as it was a very nice shotgun.

Guy on a Buffalo · #3 02-16-2013, 10:35 PM

Yea, that's what I am figuring is that steel can't be used in it. That said it doesn't scare me off that it can't, as its a nice shotgun to tinker around with. Thanks for the tip!

catnthehat · #4 02-16-2013, 11:49 PM

The SKB's are good guns and Ii would not be afraid of shooting steel out of a modified barrel in one .

Cat

Smokinyotes · #5 02-17-2013, 12:00 AM

Cat I'm sure your probably are right. On the SKB 500 that I had the top barrel was full choke and the bottom barrel modified. It was actually the old custom gun shop in Edmonton that told me the full choke barrel was to tight. At the time I sold it for $500. Really wished I would have kept it, it was great for ducks,geese and clays.

Guy on a Buffalo · #6 02-17-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by catnthehat

The SKB's are good guns and Ii would not be afraid of shooting steel out of a modified barrel in one .

Cat

Hey cat,

I was hoping that you would give your two thoughts on this thread! Thanks for the feedback. Think I will just dub you sensei

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catnthehat · #7 02-17-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokinyotes

Cat I'm sure your probably are right. On the SKB 500 that I had the top barrel was full choke and the bottom barrel modified. It was actually the old custom gun shop in Edmonton that told me the full choke barrel was to tight. At the time I sold it for $500. Really wished I would have kept it, it was great for ducks,geese and clays.

Yup, I wouldn't shoot steel out of any full choked gun unless it was designated "Full /Steel"!!

I sure would have pounded the birds with Bismuth in that full choked barrel however!!

Those SKB's are fine guns , for sure....
Cat

Guy on a Buffalo · #8 02-17-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokinyotes

Cat I'm sure your probably are right. On the SKB 500 that I had the top barrel was full choke and the bottom barrel modified. It was actually the old custom gun shop in Edmonton that told me the full choke barrel was to tight. At the time I sold it for $500. Really wished I would have kept it, it was great for ducks,geese and clays.

Yea I was thinking to take it to a shop to verify. It shoots very well and enjoy it for clays. I got it at a price that was irresistible!