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Re: What Gauge shotgun for Grouse hunting?
« Reply #15 on: November 10, 2012, 06:51:46 PM »

forget all of the above...just grab a shotgun, some shells and go out and kill a grouse. worrying about this kinda stuff will give you heartburn.

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Thats good advice right there. I've been wanting a light fast handling single shot for use as my truck gun. Big 5 last week had the Baikal MP18 on sale for $120. Got one in 12ga and couldnt be happier. weighs all of 5.8 lbs. Nothing fancy but the thing is built well and is easy to tote around. Im just using 2 3/4 no:6 for the birds. Might have to buy a 410 barrel some day for it.
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Re: What Gauge shotgun for Grouse hunting?
« Reply #16 on: November 11, 2012, 07:55:11 AM »
I think a single shot is a great truck gun idea.  There's a really nice Iver Johnson 16 single at a local shop for $100 that I thought about getting.  Would be a fun turkey and snipe gun too.
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Re: What Gauge shotgun for Grouse hunting?
« Reply #17 on: November 11, 2012, 08:24:59 AM »
Thank you guys for all the advice!! Time to get a new gun!
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Re: What Gauge shotgun for Grouse hunting?
« Reply #18 on: November 11, 2012, 08:51:03 AM »
only shotty I have is a single shot 410 ... rumor has it its enough
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Re: What Gauge shotgun for Grouse hunting?
« Reply #19 on: November 11, 2012, 08:55:06 AM »
A 12 or a 20. Keep it simple
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Re: What Gauge shotgun for Grouse hunting?
« Reply #20 on: November 11, 2012, 09:35:41 AM »
12 or 20 gauge single barrel shotgun with a mod choke. You can find them for cheap. 100-250 max at any gun show. 
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Re: What Gauge shotgun for Grouse hunting?
« Reply #21 on: November 11, 2012, 11:11:43 AM »
if you wanna go cheap get a 20 gauge single barrel break from a pawn shop for $60-$100 max & get some game load, done
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Re: What Gauge shotgun for Grouse hunting?
« Reply #22 on: November 11, 2012, 07:33:10 PM »
16 guage wish more peeps used and talked about em.
I bought mine for just that reason everyone uses 12-20 guages I wanted something different so baught a 16 gauge. Nice gun too.
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Re: What Gauge shotgun for Grouse hunting?
« Reply #23 on: November 11, 2012, 07:54:55 PM »
Quote from: csaaphill on November 11, 2012, 07:33:10 PM
16 guage wish more peeps used and talked about em.

I just drank the kool aid and joined the 16 gauge cult. they sure are nice to carry around and pack a wallup when you need it. whats the old saying? carries like a 20 and hits like a twelve. I get it now.
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Re: What Gauge shotgun for Grouse hunting?
« Reply #24 on: November 12, 2012, 02:06:24 AM »
Quote from: Stilly bay on November 11, 2012, 07:54:55 PM
Quote from: csaaphill on November 11, 2012, 07:33:10 PM
16 guage wish more peeps used and talked about em.

I just drank the kool aid and joined the 16 gauge cult. they sure are nice to carry around and pack a wallup when you need it. whats the old saying? carries like a 20 and hits like a twelve. I get it now.

nice good to see someone use one.
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Re: What Gauge shotgun for Grouse hunting?
« Reply #25 on: November 12, 2012, 09:35:26 PM »
If you're on a budget, a 12 gauge Remington 870 is hard to beat for an all around gun. 26 inch barrel can swing in brush for grouse or reach a duck coming to dekes. It will throw anything from and ounce to an ounce and a quarter. If you can find one with Remchokes, jump on it, otherwise look for a Modified choke. You can shoot trap or 5 stand with it. Used Wingmasters can be found in gun shops and at the WAC shows for decent prices. Ammo is found everywhere. JMHO...
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Re: What Gauge shotgun for Grouse hunting?
« Reply #26 on: November 12, 2012, 09:41:37 PM »
.22lr for me!
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Re: What Gauge shotgun for Grouse hunting?
« Reply #27 on: November 12, 2012, 09:42:16 PM »
Older Savage Model 24 in 22lr over 20 ga. I have one and love it. They are now making them in a different model 42. They should be offering similar calibers in the future.  :twocents:
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Re: What Gauge shotgun for Grouse hunting?
« Reply #28 on: November 12, 2012, 10:56:27 PM »
Quote from: Special T on November 12, 2012, 09:42:16 PM
Older Savage Model 24 in 22lr over 20 ga. I have one and love it. They are now making them in a different model 42. They should be offering similar calibers in the future.  :twocents:

I am waiting on the 12ga/.223. I read that they are suppose to make those models eventually. Should be a good truck gun.
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Re: What Gauge shotgun for Grouse hunting?
« Reply #29 on: November 13, 2012, 07:47:55 AM »
I would buy one of those as well, but i would hope that they offer it in a .243.  :twocents:
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