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Offline JasonG

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Grouse guns?
« on: September 13, 2015, 11:36:34 AM »
I'm thinking about doing some grouse hunting this year. I'm curious what you guys use for grouse guns? Thanks Jason

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Re: Grouse guns?
« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2015, 11:37:05 AM »
.410 or bow.

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Re: Grouse guns?
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2015, 11:42:39 AM »
I've killed most my grouse with my 12 gauge, but I have to say, I love using my daughters youth 20 gauge lately.  I did once use a stick and my hands! In Idaho elk hunting I saw 3 birds in a tree, threw  a stick at one and hit the branch it was on.  It fell to the ground and acted like I shot it, grabbed it and broke his neck.  All three birds died the same way, couldn't believe it.
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Re: Grouse guns?
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2015, 11:54:27 AM »
I've always just used a 22lr.

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Re: Grouse guns?
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2015, 12:14:44 PM »
Smith & Wesson model 17-5 .22LR




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Re: Grouse guns?
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2015, 12:17:17 PM »
Single shot, break action H&R .410 shotgun.
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« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2015, 12:23:46 PM »
  a 6 in. 357 with  birdshot.  gotta get close.   mike w

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Re: Grouse guns?
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2015, 12:29:17 PM »
I've always just used a 22lr.





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Re: Grouse guns?
« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2015, 12:32:36 PM »
Smith & Wesson model 17-5 .22LR




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Re: Grouse guns?
« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2015, 12:57:26 PM »
im pretty jealous of that pistol


It took me a couple years to find a nice 4" model 17 for sale.  I recently changed the grips to match my 4" 29-3 which I also occasionally use for grouse, loaded with bird-shot of course.














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Re: Grouse guns?
« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2015, 01:48:30 PM »
20 ga Franchi O/U

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Re: Grouse guns?
« Reply #11 on: September 13, 2015, 01:52:59 PM »
I have a single shot double barrel 410/.22.  Works great

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Re: Grouse guns?
« Reply #12 on: September 13, 2015, 02:13:54 PM »
I hunt with my Springer; so I enjoy trying to shoot them on the wing with either my CZ Bobwhite SXS 28 Ga. or my Weatherby SA-08 28 Ga.; Modified choke and either 7 1/2 or size 6 shot.

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Re: Grouse guns?
« Reply #13 on: September 13, 2015, 05:09:38 PM »
or my Weatherby SA-08 28 Ga.

Tom

I have the Weatherby SA-08 in 20 gauge, and absolutely love that gun for the price point.

I grew up shooting a double barrel .410, it was nice at the time as that's what was given to me, but I prefer the semi auto 20 for forest birds and upland work now that I'm footing the bill.

 I'd think about what else you'll want to do after this. Will you be keen to try to kick up Quail as well? if so maybe consider a 28,20, or 16 gauge. Price out shot, and ease of buying it, which models fit your budget and ease of getting replacement parts if so. Randy Wakeman and Chuck Hawks usually have reviews that are worth throwing an eyeball on. They're kind of over the top at times, but will give you a base of quality to assist in your decision.

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Re: Grouse guns?
« Reply #14 on: September 13, 2015, 05:14:25 PM »
Don't have to worry about pellets in the meat. :chuckle:

 


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