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I shot some 20 gauge prairie storm ammo this year in SD. I didn’t really like it. Standard Kent 2 3/4” fast lead and Fiocchi GP worked just fine and without the recoil. I patterned some and it didn’t pattern as good either.

Both. I’m going to start with a new one while I’m looking for an older one.

I didn’t even own a 12 gauge until last year. I bought a Beretta A400 to shoot trap with my son. Its a good shooter, but I would rather do anything than carry it in the field. Not that its heavy or anything. its a great gun. If the made one in 16 ga, I’d buy it in a heartbeat. But I grew up...

I’m getting ready to pick one up. I’ve got Carlson’s and Trulock chokes for my 20 gauges. Thinking I’ll go with Trulock for the sweet 16. I like Briley but not sure they are worth the premium for $20-30 more per choke. Always had good luck with Trulock.

100% chokes matter. I just got back from SD. Took my Beretta 20 ga O/U. I had carlson’s IM/M chokes in the barrel. Missed a few the first day of hunting. The owner of the land we hunt on said, you need to go tighter on your chokes. I was hesitant since I thought those would work. But I...

I have an Ithaca model 37 16 ga with a fixed mod choke. I'm going to pattern it, but was wondering if anyone else had and what their experience was. When I bought it I was told to expect more of a IC pattern with that choke. Hoping that isn't the case. I want to use it on pheasants next year.

I'm torn. Heading to SD next week. Usually take my 20 ga or my 16 ga. I have plenty of #6 28 ga pheasant loads. Thinking of taking the 20 gauge and the 28 this year. Can always switch back to the 20 if I need to. I shoot my 48 AL better than any gun I own. Or I could take my Beretta that...

the chokes in my A400 Xtreme shoot tight. Almost like 1 choke tighter. I normally use LM or M for pheasant. But If I was taking it, I would start with IC. I like IC/M in my 16 ga and I bought an Ithaca/SKS sxs 20 ga with IC/M barrels. I use LM in my Beretta 20 ga A300. I would probably use...

Good advice.

I’ve heard 2 things about using the 28. #1 go one choke tighter than you would use in other gauges. #2 use the same choke you would use in other gauges. I would say if the distances are the same, then stick to the same choke. For me that’s usually light mod or mod. I do shoot some IC for...

Yes. 30 yards should not be an issue at all.

Lucas oil makes a good gun oil. Used transmission fluid on my 1911 in the Army and I’ve used it quite a bit since then. Not too much wrong with it. EEzox is a good protectant, but there are better lubes.

This. Really depends on distances. Preserve birds or closely flushed birds I like Mod or LM over IC. I also like IM over LM at times. My Ithaca SxS is IC and Mod. Kills them just fine. Last time I used my 16 ga SxS I used IC and Full. Its a double trigger and when those birds got up and...

That was my original thought, but then 2nd guessed myself.

I bought a FAIR Iside 16 ga last year and I love it. I’ve always liked 16 ga. I’m taking my 28 ga Franchi to South Dakota this year and I’ll probably take my 16 ga as my 2nd gun. I have a 20 ga SxS, but I just really love a 16 ga.

What choke are you all using for 20-40 yard shots?

Thanks. If its anything like last year, the birds will all get up in perfect range of a 28 and Modified or IM choke. Looking forward to dropping a few with it.

Is it a must to be high brass? I bought some B&P #6 15/16 oz loads rated at 1300 FPS, but when I get them, they aren’t high brass. Not sure it matters that much if they really hit 1300 FPS. I guess what I’m asking those with experience is, would you use them?

My 16 ga uses the same as the Franchi Instinct. https://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/512-xp

I have a FAIR Iside in 16ga with double triggers. Very nice gun. I pheasant hunted with it last year and it was a joy to carry and shoot.