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Winchester 1300 Defender | CDM Gear | Surefire G2X | Federal LE132

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Won a near mint Winchester 1300 Defender on GB a few weeks ago. I have no plans to make it "tacticool" beyond adding a flashlight, which I have already done. I mounted a Surefire G2X Tactical LED Flashlight using a CDM Gear MOD-C Clamp. I really like how clean this all looks.








The 2nd part of this post is a range report. Took the 1300 to the range yesterday and killed some cardboard with Federal Tactical LE132 00 Buck. I made some crude targets from a cardboard box and shot at 5, 10 and 15 yards. At 5 yards, all 9 pellets punched a 1" hole. At 10 yards, all 9 pellets were within 2.5". At 15 yards, 7 pellets were within 2", 8 pellets were within 3.25", and all 9 pellets were within 5.5". I am very impressed with the LE132 ... very tight patterns out of an 18.5" barrel, and very easy on the shoulder.
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i like that light clamp
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No BS, you done good on that one. I like that light and clamp set up too.
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Congrats on your new Defender, looking good!
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I like the mount a lot. I need to pick one of those up. Congrats on the new gun and happy shooting
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Nice pics of your patterns...should prove to anyone how subscribes to the "cone of death" theory of shotguns (or as I like to refer to it, shotgun myth #3) that it just ain't so.

I've always liked the 1300...enjoy!
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You may also want to consider the Hogue Overmolded 12" LOP stock.
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Thanks for the compliments all ...

texaslawman69 said:
You may also want to consider the Hogue Overmolded 12" LOP stock.
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Actually, I have been considering the Hogue stock. Have seen quite a few posts on this and everybody seems to really like it. The concern I have is that I'm 6'4" with long arms and 12" from trigger to shoulder seems very short.
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if u are that tall i dont think u will like it. im 5'8" and its ALMOST to short for me.
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10P8TRIOT said:
Won a near mint Winchester 1300 Defender on GB a few weeks ago. I have no plans to make it "tacticool" beyond adding a flashlight, which I have already done. I mounted a Surefire G2X Tactical LED Flashlight using a CDM Gear MOD-C Clamp. I really like how clean this all looks.








The 2nd part of this post is a range report. Took the 1300 to the range yesterday and killed some cardboard with Federal Tactical LE132 00 Buck. I made some crude targets from a cardboard box and shot at 5, 10 and 15 yards. At 5 yards, all 9 pellets punched a 1" hole. At 10 yards, all 9 pellets were within 2.5". At 15 yards, 7 pellets were within 2", 8 pellets were within 3.25", and all 9 pellets were within 5.5". I am very impressed with the LE132 ... very tight patterns out of an 18.5" barrel, and very easy on the shoulder.
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I like that light holder so much better than my duct tape plan, that I went ahead and ordered one of those MOD-C clamps for my Surefire. Thanks for posting 10P8triot!
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jtxdm said:
I like that light holder so much better than my duct tape plan, that I went ahead and ordered one of those MOD-C clamps for my Surefire. Thanks for posting 10P8triot!
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You're welcome. Hey, I kinda like the duct tape look. Found this example over on SIGforum ...

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That's a sweet set up too
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I hope 10P8TRIOT doesn't mind me posting this. He posted it over on Shotgunworld which really helped me justify purchasing the Mod-C Clamp.
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smikesmith3 said:
I hope 10P8TRIOT doesn't mind me posting this. He posted it over on Shotgunworld which really helped me justify purchasing the Mod-C Clamp.
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Don't mind at all, and glad to have helped you decide on the MOD-C clamp. Show us some pics when you get the clamp in and mounted on your SG.
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10P8TRIOT said:
Don't mind at all, and glad to have helped you decide on the MOD-C clamp. Show us some pics when you get the clamp in and mounted on your SG.
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Good call on the MOD-C clamp. Thanks for the info!!

I was at a LGS yesterday and they had what looked to be a new W 1300 Defender with wood stock and fore end. They had it marked for 300.00. If i had not just bought my SXP, I might have snagged it. Is that a good price?
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I paid $250 for mine, which I thought was a great price considering the condition. I think $300 is a good price for like new 1300 D with wood furniture. I'd offer $250, but would probably buy for $300. They are selling for a lot more than $300 on GB. Here's some recently completed auctions ...

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=218285549 $490
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=220712708 $460
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=221156138 $455
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=219259192 $395
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10P8TRIOT said:
I paid $250 for mine, which I thought was a great price considering the condition. I think $300 is a good price for like new 1300 D with wood furniture. I'd offer $250, but would probably buy for $300. They are selling for a lot more than $300 on GB. Here's some recently completed auctions ...

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=218285549 $490
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=220712708 $460
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=221156138 $455
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=219259192 $395
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The one I looked at has never been fired. It appears to be new. I'll get a closer look soon. I probably shouldn't since I just bought an SXP. Once again, thanks for the great info No BS!!
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you can't beat the 1300 for simplicity and effectiveness :cool:
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On mine I added a Houge rubber overmold youth stock to make it shorter. It made it so both my wife and I could easily use it. Mine is boring the stock is the only mod to it.
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I ended up getting the 1300 for 275.00. Excellent used condition.
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