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Title: Which shotgun?
Post by: barry on August 10, 2011, 02:46:12 PM
Our local NWTF chapter is going to raffle off a shotgun this winter to earn some extra money for our Youth & Handicapped events.
We want to have a really nice shotgun for the prize.
Right now we are looking at going with either a Browning or a Bennelli

What make & model of these shotguns (in the $1200 and under range) would you like to see as a prize if you were buying a raffle ticket?
Other suggestions welcome!
Title: Re: Which shotgun?
Post by: hookedspur on August 10, 2011, 03:57:11 PM
Benelli American SBE2
Title: Re: Which shotgun?
Post by: stinkpickle on August 10, 2011, 04:17:55 PM
Whatever you pick, I think it might be best if it had "Made in the U.S.A." stamped on it...especially these days.
Title: Re: Which shotgun?
Post by: WyoHunter on August 10, 2011, 07:39:17 PM
Beretta 391
Title: Re: Which shotgun?
Post by: bird on August 10, 2011, 07:49:49 PM
Stoeger 3500 24" APG

(http://www.stoegerindustries.com/firearms/images/m3500_large_apg.jpg)
Title: Re: Which shotgun?
Post by: Kywoodsman on August 10, 2011, 09:25:20 PM
Remington 870 express super mag
Title: Re: Which shotgun?
Post by: barry on August 11, 2011, 11:54:00 AM
Quote from: JohnDoe on August 10, 2011, 04:37:58 PM
Barry

How many attend the fundraiser. I do a gun every year for our banquet and sell the same number of tickets no matter the gun. A lesser gun may clear more money for you.

John

We'll be set up at a big game show expecting up to 10 THOUSAND people to attend
Title: Re: Which shotgun?
Post by: VaTuRkStOmPeR on August 11, 2011, 12:28:03 PM
Browning Silver NWTF edition.  If not the Silver, I'd say the Benelli Super Black Eagle American.

For once, it's nice to hear about a NICE gun being raffled off in association with the NWTF.
Title: Re: Which shotgun?
Post by: vaturkey on August 11, 2011, 01:39:16 PM
Barry

In addition to the shotgun, maybe top it with a nice scope & choke tube.
Just a thought !  Take Care   

                             Ricky   :newmascot:
Title: Re: Which shotgun?
Post by: Spring Creek Calls on August 11, 2011, 06:24:14 PM
If I had $1200 for raffle guns, I'd do 3 USA pump guns, 870 Super Mag, an 870 3" 12 ga. and an 870 3" 20 ga. Could cover everyone from the youth to the big and tall.

:smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an
Title: Re: Which shotgun?
Post by: chatterbox on August 12, 2011, 05:29:10 AM
Quote from: vaturkey on August 11, 2011, 01:39:16 PM
Barry

In addition to the shotgun, maybe top it with a nice scope & choke tube.
Just a thought !  Take Care   

                             Ricky   :newmascot:
I agree with Ricky. My thought would be an 835 or 935 topped with a Burris FF II, and a PG .670
Title: Re: Which shotgun?
Post by: ctwny1 on August 12, 2011, 07:26:50 AM
I would raffle off a Browning Maxus.
Title: Re: Which shotgun?
Post by: GobbleNut on August 12, 2011, 08:26:56 AM
Quote from: Gobblez on August 11, 2011, 06:24:14 PM
If I had $1200 for raffle guns, I'd do 3 USA pump guns, 870 Super Mag, an 870 3" 12 ga. and an 870 3" 20 ga. Could cover everyone from the youth to the big and tall.

:smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an

Yup,...this is what I would do, too.   The more prizes you have in a raffle, the more likely people are to buy tickets. Most people who buy tickets for these are supporting the cause, not expecting to really win something.  The more chance they think they have to win something, the more likely they are to buy tickets. 

Also, keep the ticket prices down....no more than $5 a pop, and less than that is even better.  Too many raffles set the ticket prices at $10 or even $20 a ticket.  That eliminates a lot of folks as ticket buyers,...and gives people the impression that you are catering your raffle to the rich guy.  Keep ticket prices down and let everybody have a chance to get in!  The average guy will appreciate you, and your organization, much more because of it.
Title: Re: Which shotgun?
Post by: barry on August 12, 2011, 12:14:57 PM
 The more prizes you have in a raffle, the more likely people are to buy tickets.

Also, keep the ticket prices down....no more than $5 a pop.
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Good idea on multiple guns.

Ticket price will be $5 a piece or 3 for $10
Title: Re: Which shotgun?
Post by: drenalinld on August 12, 2011, 12:18:15 PM
Quote from: Gobblez on August 11, 2011, 06:24:14 PM
If I had $1200 for raffle guns, I'd do 3 USA pump guns, 870 Super Mag, an 870 3" 12 ga. and an 870 3" 20 ga. Could cover everyone from the youth to the big and tall.

:smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an

Paired with three long boxes! :you_rock:
Title: Re: Which shotgun?
Post by: Gobble Nole on August 12, 2011, 12:19:32 PM
Benelli M2 or Remington 870 Super Mag.  Both great guns, you cant go wrong with either one but the Remington will be significantly cheaper. 
Title: Re: Which shotgun?
Post by: Spring Creek Calls on August 13, 2011, 06:02:48 AM
Quote from: drenalinld on August 12, 2011, 12:18:15 PM
Quote from: Gobblez on August 11, 2011, 06:24:14 PM
If I had $1200 for raffle guns, I'd do 3 USA pump guns, 870 Super Mag, an 870 3" 12 ga. and an 870 3" 20 ga. Could cover everyone from the youth to the big and tall.

:smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an

Paired with three long boxes! :you_rock:

Oh ya, now your talkin'!
Title: Re: Which shotgun?
Post by: gobbler74 on August 13, 2011, 01:14:20 PM
Quote from: VaTuRkStOmPeR on August 11, 2011, 12:28:03 PM
Browning Silver NWTF edition.  If not the Silver, I'd say the Benelli Super Black Eagle American.

For once, it's nice to hear about a NICE gun being raffled off in association with the NWTF.


I like this idea for your price range esp browning. Browning quality is top notch.