I have killed hundreds of doves with a Stevens SxS 12ga. 26" barrels, improved and modified. Not for everyone, but good if you like doubles.
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Recommendations for a dove gun under $1000
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I'd pick the 20, because you typically shoot a lot when dove hunting and recoil becomes a factor. Especially early season when it's 100° and you're only wearing a t-shirt (less shoulder padding).
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I would opine that your shot payload doesn't matter much either, if you're missing the bird by feet...
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agree. But I’ll take all the help I can get and throw more leadI would opine that your shot payload doesn't matter much either, if you're missing the bird by feet...
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A bazooka won’t won’t do you any good if you close your eyes or shoot feet behind the bird. Practice,practice and more hunts and any gauge will eventually work. If not, then ask your hunting buddies if they will share their limit with you so you can at least taste a dove. lol lol.
It's funny. Went back to MS to dove hunt with family last year and they were surprised l was using my 28 ga...until doves started falling. Then my "gotta use a 12 ga" BiL showed up in the field the next day with a Stoeger 20 ga and was making shots that surprised even him. After carrying around that lightweight Stoeger, he's finally a believer.
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I love, love my 410 on the hot dove field. Easy to carry and a pocket full of shells doesn’t weigh you down. It’s all about leading the birds and not trying to shoot at the ones over the field across the county. Lot of fun and previous shoulder shoulder thanks me the next morning.
