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Offline willisco021

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Shotgun refer wanted
« on: August 21, 2009, 09:14:02 PM »
I am looking to buy a 20 guage shotgun for upland hunting.  I have looked at almost every price range.  I currently am using my dads gun, but he told me a few weeks ago he wanted it back.  I am hoping to get some background on brands to look at due to their reliability and performance.  I am leaning towards a semi-auto or over under.  I have a pump beast I use for duck/goose hunting, but carrying that thing would need a 6 month workout routine.

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Re: Shotgun refer wanted
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2009, 09:15:16 PM »
how much do you want to spend?

so many answers without a price range to work with.
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Re: Shotgun refer wanted
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2009, 09:17:37 PM »
I just saw a good used Rem 20. ga. pump in the pawn shop last night. Out the door for $200.00
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Re: Shotgun refer wanted
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2009, 09:19:26 PM »
how much do you want to spend?

so many answers without a price range to work with.


I think the wife will kick me out if I spend more than $1200

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Re: Shotgun refer wanted
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2009, 09:22:25 PM »
i'd be looking for a browning...citori, maybe a broadway.
the berettas are nice too, 686 i think.
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Re: Shotgun refer wanted
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2009, 09:23:32 PM »
why do you want a 20 gauge?
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Re: Shotgun refer wanted
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2009, 09:40:43 PM »
why do you want a 20 gauge?


My grandpa carried a 20 guage, my dad carries one, I guess I want to continue the family tradition.

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Re: Shotgun refer wanted
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2009, 09:56:45 PM »
If your grandpa had buck teeth...

and your daddy had buck teeth...

are you saying you'd avoid the orthodontist just to "carry on the tradition"?

Get a 12 gauge man... I don't know why they make anything else anymore.
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Re: Shotgun refer wanted
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2009, 10:35:15 PM »
nothing wrong with a 20, as long as you can shoot :chuckle:

don't know much about autos, so i'll recommend the old standby 870 wingmaster.  should be able to pick up a used one fairly cheap, they weigh about a pound less than the 12.
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Re: Shotgun refer wanted
« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2009, 12:06:40 AM »
nothing wrong with a 20, as long as you can shoot :chuckle:

don't know much about autos, so i'll recommend the old standby 870 wingmaster.  should be able to pick up a used one fairly cheap, they weigh about a pound less than the 12.

x2 with the added bonus of excellent reliability... they just never break.
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Re: Shotgun refer wanted
« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2009, 03:11:10 AM »
The next hunting gun I buy will be a bird gun, for sure.

I had in mind a nice over under 20 gauge. It would primarily be for grouse and phesant. I'm curious if some people find the 12 a bit overkill and the 20 just right to still hi tthe bird.

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Re: Shotgun refer wanted
« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2009, 07:47:51 AM »
Get the 20 it will do 90% of the things a 12 will do and you have a history with 20's so you will not be disapointed with it.  I shoot 20's in a LeFever SxS, SKS SxS, Browning Superposed Lightning, Rem 870 and Charles Daly auto.  The Browning and LeFever are my grouse guns, The Browning goest to the duck blind for shooting over decoys and the SKS is my late season pheasant gun,  The 870 was for ducks on the salt but is going to my grand daughter next month and the CD will take it's place.

Get a gun that fits and your comfortabe with the way it opperates.  Browning,  Berreta, Franchi or Benelli all make great 20's.  The little CD youth auto has been a suprise, I have about 400 rounds through it without ha hiccup yet, both lead and steel target loads.

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Re: Shotgun refer wanted
« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2009, 10:44:15 AM »
if you can only own one gun, you can't beat a 12.  however, variety is always good, and like i said, a 20 is usually going to be lighter than a 12.

hopefully someday i'll be able to afford a nice O/U 20 for anything that involves a lot of walking.
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Re: Shotgun refer wanted
« Reply #13 on: August 22, 2009, 04:28:44 PM »
Get a nice light 20 gauge with a 26 inch barrel and choke tubes....one that fits well and most important one you like.  Open the choke up....most shots are 15-30 yards.  Less pellets in the 20 with an open choke means less risk of have your target rendered worthless as far as table fare appeal is concerned.....and more importantly, makes you a better shot.   

Avoid getting sucked into the 12 gauge mentality for upland birds.....gun is too heavy, shells are heavier, and it's like swinging a fence post.  Of course I use 28 gauges on upland birds, so a 12 would feel like a fence post to me...lol. :chuckle:

   
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Re: Shotgun refer wanted
« Reply #14 on: August 22, 2009, 05:25:50 PM »
Get a nice light 20 gauge with a 26 inch barrel and choke tubes....one that fits well and most important one you like.  Open the choke up....most shots are 15-30 yards.  Less pellets in the 20 with an open choke means less risk of have your target rendered worthless as far as table fare appeal is concerned.....and more importantly, makes you a better shot.   
 

Sounds like good thoughts. Thanks!

 


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