new shotgun for my daughter | Ithaca Model 37 Deerslayer

[@rayphillips4514]

The Ithaca Model 37 is a beautiful shotgun. I don't have one, but I believe it is right there with the Winchester Model 12 and the Remington 870, of which I have both. Just a quick video tip when filming an optics installation or maintenance video, be sure to video the firearm being clear and safe. Keep on involving the kids in shooting sports and hunting. Good job!

[@TheHunterGatherer]

Good call, I totally forgot to show that it was clear. I really like the gun. I might end up with another at some point.

[@craigpiccarreto9414]

I started with that gun 1960 vintage 12ga. borrowed from my Aunt. Was my Uncles that passed. Used it for 10 years. Returned to back to family bought a 1187 12 ga. used it for years. Then rifle was approved. Years later purchased a 1960's vintage 12 ga. Deerslayer scoped it . Great quality gun. Good luck with your hunt. I also hunt Southern Tier outside Canisteo.

[@TheHunterGatherer]

@craigpiccarreto9414 great to hear from you, brother! We hunt in Birdsall mostly.

[@chrissnatchko7795]

The Remington and Winchester are not even in the same category. I have or have had all three. The Ithaca is an heirloom quality slug gun. And while all are plenty accurate, my 12ga deer slayer is the go to every single time. Mine is a little more unique than most in the sense that it is the 18.5” smooth bore which they haven’t produced that option in decades. And Ithaca doesn’t sell a direct replacement barrel to match that spec. Holy cow the memories I’ve made with my trusty flame thrower deer slayer. It’s a stone cold tack driver every time

[@chrissnatchko7795]

@@TheHunterGathererfind yourself an older 12ga with the 18.5” smooth bore barrel get yourself done Rottweil slugs and it’s nothing let but the bleeding

[@realityawayfromreality3494]

An excellent option for a southpaw. These were also very popular in crowded duck blinds. Bottom eject made it so you wouldn't pepper the hunter on your right with your empties.

[@TheHunterGatherer]

That's a great place I hadn't thought of. We don't have a left safety in it... yet. I need to make it happen for her.

[@mikemikovsky3112]

I have a Remington 870 12ga

[@TheHunterGatherer]

Me too! I have 2 and a couple 11-87's. Lol

[@mikemikovsky3112]

I put a Simmons 4x32 power Deerfield shotgun scope on my 870

[@TheHunterGatherer]

Sounds like a good option.

[@mikemikovsky3112]

@@TheHunterGatherer atleast with that one I don't have to change out batteries in it

[@mikemikovsky3112]

the only bad thing is that if I lose a cap on the scope I would need to replace the scope because you can't buy Simmons scopes anymore

[@originyl2505]

Did yours come with the rail on top? Or how did you get one on if not.

[@TheHunterGatherer]

@originyl2505 did you watch the video? Lol 🤣 I'm just messing with you. I couldn't remember if I mentioned it, so I watched it again. 17 seconds into the video and at 1:07, I said that I had it drilled and tapped and put a rail on it. I took it to my local gunsmith and had them do it.

[@originyl2505]

@@TheHunterGatherer sorry i missed It i remember watching this video very late at night haha

[@calvinmayle7413]

I got a 16 gauge 37

[@TheHunterGatherer]

I bet it's pretty sweet!