Grouse and pheasant hunting is .12 Ga all day long……
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Semi auto or O/U ?
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I believe, I'll be missing a lot in the beginning!Your scores at sporting clays and your number of birds will probably be the same with a Beretta Silver Pigeon, but you will look better when you miss
There is a learning curve for those who have spent a lot of time with a handgun and/or a rifle, but once you get the basics you will be pleasantly surprised at how much fun it is to shoot moving targetsI believe, I'll be missing a lot in the beginning!
well....I guess you can go grouse and pheasant hunting....any of that around here??
Dude. That is NOT a first shotgun. Trust me and get you a nice BENELLI automatic.
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For $1500-$1700 you could probably find a lightly used BENELLI SUPERSPORT that will do anything you want to do with a shotgun. Get the 28” barrel, not the 30.
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Dude. That is NOT a first shotgun. Trust me and get you a nice BENELLI automatic.
They make them in many variations…and they are ALL high quality.
For $1500-$1700 you could probably find a BENELLI SUPERSPORT that will do anything you want to do with a shotgun.
Even better,
South East GA - FS Benelli montefeltro
Item Name: FS Benelli montefeltro Location: Statesboro Zip Code: 30458 Item is for: Sale Only Sale Price: 1050 Caliber: 12gauge Willing to Ship: No Bill of Sale Required?: No Item Description: Benelli montefeltro 28”. Brand new, never fired. I’m pretty sure I still have the box, paper...
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Yea blue ridge has grouse. We love Kansas for Ringnecks…
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This one isn't bad either.
Shoots 3" and has an inertia system.
This one isn't bad either.
Shoots 3" and has an inertia system.
OP, you opened a can of worms. Shotgunning is an art all its own. You can spend more on a shotgun than a rifle. Both auto and doubles have their own merits. If you're not well versed with a scatter gun, you need to start with something basic. A Remington 1100 sporting would go a long ways for you. I'd get a 12ga, larger pattern and longer range. One barrel to deal with and quick follow up shots. You want to use the extended Briley type chokes, the sporting model comes with them. The only draw back is an auto is heavier than a good double. And the recoil will be less with the auto. Another feature is you have 3 shots in a hunting scenario. The double only has 2. If you're good one or two is all you need, but starting out 3 might be better. Take some lessons, it may help you as well. Make sure to go out and find what ammo patterns best, that by its self will take you a long ways. I like low brass #6s best for most all around hunting and shooting. Gives you better range, energy and patterns better. You go high brass, you're just spending more money and it won't pattern as well. This is due to the fact higher velocity and more recoil = mushroomed shot that won't fly straight. Good luck and have fun.
I have a beretta a400 extreme plus. I can hunt turkey, pheasant, ducks, doves, quail etc. it’s a beast on the sporting clays course.
I do prefer a o/u for skeet/trap. Beretta 686 or newer 687 are buy once cry once. They are great shotguns.
If you are looking best all around semi is probably way to go but I agree with a lot of guys. Go handle several. Rent them at sporting clays course and find what works for you. Most like a longer barrel but I’m more of a hunter and I’ve always pointed better with my 26”. It really comes down to feel and works best for you. Confidence in anything goes a long way. Investing time in finding the right fit for you will serve you well in the long run. Good luck and happy shooting.
I do prefer a o/u for skeet/trap. Beretta 686 or newer 687 are buy once cry once. They are great shotguns.
If you are looking best all around semi is probably way to go but I agree with a lot of guys. Go handle several. Rent them at sporting clays course and find what works for you. Most like a longer barrel but I’m more of a hunter and I’ve always pointed better with my 26”. It really comes down to feel and works best for you. Confidence in anything goes a long way. Investing time in finding the right fit for you will serve you well in the long run. Good luck and happy shooting.
