Post by: JasonG on September 13, 2015, 11:36:34 AM
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Post by: trophyhunt on September 13, 2015, 11:42:39 AM
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Post by: TheSkyBuster on September 13, 2015, 12:14:44 PM
(https://ipponduro.smugmug.com/photos/i-3cD7xZW/0/L/i-3cD7xZW-L.jpg) (https://ipponduro.smugmug.com/Other/Camera-phone/n-nxh3Jr/i-3cD7xZW/A)
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on September 13, 2015, 12:17:17 PM
Post by: splitshot on September 13, 2015, 12:23:46 PM
Post by: 2labs on September 13, 2015, 12:29:17 PM
I've always just used a 22lr.
Ruger standard.
Post by: jdb on September 13, 2015, 12:32:36 PM
Smith & Wesson model 17-5 .22LRim pretty jealous of that pistol
(https://ipponduro.smugmug.com/photos/i-3cD7xZW/0/L/i-3cD7xZW-L.jpg) (https://ipponduro.smugmug.com/Other/Camera-phone/n-nxh3Jr/i-3cD7xZW/A)
Post by: TheSkyBuster 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.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fipponduro.smugmug.com%2Fphotos%2Fi-PJDvNDn%2F0%2FL%2Fi-PJDvNDn-L.jpg&hash=63a419f19c9ef5d01eda205199d1a1bd0f18a135) (http://ipponduro.smugmug.com/Other/Guns/28798982_hsq5L4#!i=4205093582&k=PJDvNDn&lb=1&s=A)
Post by: netcoyote on September 13, 2015, 01:48:30 PM
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Post by: T-Bone on September 13, 2015, 02:13:54 PM
Tom
Post by: constructeur 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.
Post by: Jellymon on September 13, 2015, 05:14:25 PM
Post by: Miles on September 13, 2015, 05:25:14 PM
Post by: 2labs on September 13, 2015, 05:30:08 PM
Jelly, i like the bottom grouse!
Post by: AWS on September 14, 2015, 12:40:36 PM
If I'm hunting them over the dogs I never sluice one on the ground, if I'm back in the bush running a trapline I have no problem potting one with the pistol, they make a nice change from beaver liver, legs and loins or muskrat legs.
Post by: JODakota on September 14, 2015, 07:19:10 PM
20 ga Franchi O/U
^this
Post by: JJB11B on September 14, 2015, 07:21:09 PM
Post by: JODakota on September 14, 2015, 07:22:28 PM
Glock 26
Jon, I'm shaking my head right now.
Post by: JJB11B on September 14, 2015, 07:24:35 PM
why? It attacked me!Glock 26
Jon, I'm shaking my head right now.
Post by: JODakota on September 14, 2015, 07:27:24 PM
why?Glock 26
Jon, I'm shaking my head right now.
9 mil for grouse? I'm a shotgun guy for any bird I guess. Lol
Post by: JJB11B on September 14, 2015, 07:30:33 PM
Post by: ghosthunter on September 14, 2015, 07:38:38 PM
.22 marlin with scope
Circuit Judge
Judge
20 ga SA 08
.410 break action
Wow hard choices for me.
When ever I open the gun cabinet they call to me. Take me ,take me. It's funny they all have female voices whispering to me softly , over here big boy.
Hey there fella. And their smell is intoxicating .
Oh god and after you shoot one that burnt powder smell over powers me.
Damm I won't sleep tonight. Better go grouse hunting .
Post by: JODakota on September 14, 2015, 07:51:37 PM
It works, refer to the pic I added
Hahaha and this is why we are friends!
Post by: csaaphill on September 21, 2015, 01:38:10 AM
Post by: cowboycraig on September 28, 2015, 06:52:53 PM
Have a few BB shells along in case a Grouse is far.
.22 pistol along with CCI Stingers in case of a "close one".
Craig
Post by: cowboycraig on September 28, 2015, 09:10:15 PM
Craig
Post by: chester on September 28, 2015, 09:13:58 PM
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Post by: JimmyHoffa on September 28, 2015, 09:14:18 PM
Post by: follow maggie on September 28, 2015, 09:36:41 PM
Post by: cowboycraig on September 28, 2015, 09:45:39 PM
7 1/2 game loads early in the season and usually late, sometimes 6 in the later.Why the difference?
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Post by: JimmyHoffa on September 28, 2015, 09:48:13 PM
Post by: fish vacuum on September 29, 2015, 12:43:36 AM
Shot-gunners, what shells/shot do you use?#6 low brass in 12 gauge. #6 or #4 in high brass 20 gauge.
Craig
Post by: T-Bone on September 29, 2015, 07:09:26 AM
12 gage benelli nova with #3 shot.
Have a few BB shells along in case a Grouse is far.
.22 pistol along with CCI Stingers in case of a "close one".
Craig
Are you using steel shot? And if so, why? I can't think of a traditional forest grouse area in WA were non-toxic shot is a requirement.
Your shot choices would be mine in steel shot for ducks (#3) and geese (BB). Forest grouse aren't that hard to kill; in lead, I use cheap field loads in either 7 1/2 or #6 shot.
The 2015 WA Migratory Bird & Upland Seasons pamphlet has the non-toxic shot areas on p.18-19 and the license requirements for each specie on p.9. The pamphlet is FREE at any place selling licenses or on the WDFW website.
Tom
Post by: Stein on September 29, 2015, 07:13:18 AM
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Post by: O. hemionus on September 29, 2015, 07:23:36 AM
Post by: CP on September 29, 2015, 07:28:01 AM
Shot-gunners, what shells/shot do you use?
Craig
Hand loaded 1oz of #6 - in 12g.
My main grouse gun is a Browning A5 light (my truck gun).
Post by: Gearhead1940 on September 29, 2015, 12:53:37 PM
Post by: cowboycraig on September 29, 2015, 01:06:51 PM
A while back I built a 10/22 style rifle with the PWS T-3 biathlon action, Ruger laminated stock and Kidd threaded barrel. It's an absolute tack driver and with the suppressor on it she's about as loud as an air gun. Taking it out on it's maiden hunt this Thursday. Pretty excited!
Operator as Grouse!
Post by: Curly on September 29, 2015, 02:52:51 PM
Post by: JJB11B on September 29, 2015, 02:55:40 PM
Post by: C-Money on September 29, 2015, 03:42:47 PM
Post by: cowboycraig on September 29, 2015, 03:48:39 PM
H&R 12ga, with my trap reloads with reclaimed shot.
Thought steel shot was required? Have only hunted Ducks, maybe steel isn't the norm for everything?
Craig
Post by: brokenvet on September 29, 2015, 06:29:59 PM
Post by: TONTO on September 29, 2015, 07:01:42 PM
Still haven't got one with my recurve but it'll happen.
Post by: Ridgeratt on September 29, 2015, 07:05:53 PM
Ruger Bearcat .22.
That's a perfect road cheecken choice. Have been known to shoo them off a road with one my self.
Post by: Shank on September 29, 2015, 07:07:25 PM
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Post by: cowboycraig on September 29, 2015, 07:15:14 PM
Non toxic shot for upland game is area specific, mainly pheasant release sites and wildlife areas. Check the 2015 waterfowl & upland game regulation, it's on page 18, as previously mentioned.
Thanks. Checked the regs. Seems like most area's cannot even have led shot in possession.
Post by: Curly on September 29, 2015, 07:18:18 PM
Post by: cowboycraig on September 29, 2015, 07:29:21 PM
Old 410 single shot break action, benelli nova 12 gauge, 1911, and lastly I've carried my .17hmr revolver, but have yet to take one with that.
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1911! Hope a 45 can bring them down! :)
Post by: cowboycraig on September 29, 2015, 07:30:09 PM
What areas are you hunting grouse? Most areas for grouse should not require non toxic shot.
Kapowsin
Post by: T-Bone on September 30, 2015, 06:56:56 AM
What areas are you hunting grouse? Most areas for grouse should not require non toxic shot.
Kapowsin
If you actually read p.18; you'll notice the areas for grouse are NOT steel/non-toxic shot. The private tree farms/lands around Kapowsin are not.
Post by: Fishnfowler on October 02, 2015, 07:12:34 PM