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Offline WildBear

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Grouse, Weapon of choice
« on: February 18, 2009, 05:03:53 PM »
Alright everyone. With the weather being like it is, I've been thinking of huntin' So ready for Sept. Grouse!! Which brings up some questions I have on weapons... Typically I just shoot them off the roads with my .22

This year I'm looking to start chasing 'em down with my Dog, and need a shot gun. What should I buy, 12g, 20g, 410? Haven't the slightest Idea on them, or the best buy on brand...  Any Help would be great!!
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Re: Grouse, Weapon of choice
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2009, 05:19:14 PM »
Remington 870 12 gauge good all around gun and not to expensive.I use a 22mag
« Last Edit: February 18, 2009, 05:41:17 PM by rasbo »
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Re: Grouse, Weapon of choice
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2009, 05:20:59 PM »
A shotgun is a must if you're flushing them with a dog.
I'd go 20 gauge.  NEF>
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Re: Grouse, Weapon of choice
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2009, 05:22:22 PM »
I Just use the .410 that my granddad gave me WAAAAY too many years ago.  2-1/2 inch chamber and a load of #6s.  Just all mine.
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Re: Grouse, Weapon of choice
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2009, 05:37:58 PM »
My old 16 gauge single shot or my 17 HMR.
Here is a pic of the 17 HMR aftermath, and a pic of my G.F. with here first grouse, shot with my 16 gauge.
« Last Edit: February 18, 2009, 05:50:05 PM by 509er »
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Re: Grouse, Weapon of choice
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2009, 05:41:59 PM »
17 HMR is my favorite...
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Re: Grouse, Weapon of choice
« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2009, 05:43:40 PM »
12 gauge
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Re: Grouse, Weapon of choice
« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2009, 05:45:51 PM »
I have an old H&R 20ga single shot... been known to get two in one shot with it.  :IBCOOL:
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Re: Grouse, Weapon of choice
« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2009, 05:49:17 PM »
same here,  my old H&R 20 single shot that I bought when I was 8.  It is way too small for me and has no front bead, but I love it for grouse.
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Re: Grouse, Weapon of choice
« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2009, 05:55:33 PM »
Well, I couldn't decide either so I have a double gun with a .22 on top and a 20 guage shotgun on the bottom barrel.  One thing to watch for is legal issues.  I think the .22 is illegal or it was.  That being said, it's a good caliber to not ruin the bird up close...
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Re: Grouse, Weapon of choice
« Reply #10 on: February 18, 2009, 06:07:18 PM »
The .22 is legal for grouse. :tup:
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Re: Grouse, Weapon of choice
« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2009, 07:44:19 PM »
Thanks for the input! Was going to attempt the two for one once, but by the time I got to the other side of the truck for the shot, they walked off in the brush never to be seen again... A damn walk off! Ah hell!!
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Re: Grouse, Weapon of choice
« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2009, 07:53:37 PM »
.410
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Re: Grouse, Weapon of choice
« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2009, 07:57:55 PM »
If using a .22 on grouse is wrong I dont want to be right 8)
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Re: Grouse, Weapon of choice
« Reply #14 on: February 18, 2009, 07:59:20 PM »
Savage 22/20....awesome to have both options available, the rifle and the shotgun....  

Of course I've gotta stick in some pics....  :chuckle:
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