I have the exact same 725 20ga feather and either use fiocchi golden pheasant 2 3/4 5 shot or the kent upland bismuth in 5 shot if hunting where non tox is required.
My brother in law had 2 gsp's attack a porcupine last fall in SD on a reservation. After an hr of pulling quills decided that it was time for a trip to the vet. Over 300 quills were removed from each dogs face and mouth area. Not a pretty sight.
I've got the kennetrek xkg, very tough. Showing no wear after 3 seasons. A bit warm in the early season but probably not anymore than the other brands.
Don't think they have a 725 with a round know. You gotta get what fits you best, I've also got a 525 20ga field and I really don't notice much difference between it and the 725 that I have.
Be sure to check out the browning 725's in the feather or field in 20ga. I have both with 28" barrels. If I remember right they are close to the same price as the 828.
I'm assuming you don't need non-tox shot. If you don't know it would be wise to check. Otherwise the 1 1/4 Oz loads in 5 or 6 shot will work. Good luck.
Rem 870? Or use what you have and give it a good cleaning afterwards. I use my citori 525 feather rain or shine and still looks like the day I bought it other than a scratch in the stock that I got on a perfect day.
I shoot a 20 ga montefeltro with a modified choke and a citori 725 20ga with mod/im. Haven't hunted alot with the citori and since I use the mod choke in the Benelli I figured it would work for the citori as 1st shot.
No trouble with the permission we're hunting the Lower Brule res. Just looking at getting out early and scouting around different areas and just wondering what everyone looks for. Basically food, water, and cover.
How do or what do you look for while scouting for pheasant? Get up early and drive around looking for birds I get. But are there certain areas you look for? Cut corn fields.
Same as I feel, one day may be a Benelli montefeltro 20ga with a 24" barrel next day might be my 20ga Browning 725 feather. Depends on the day and where I'm at.
I like using the large DeWalt tool totes. 1 is for my hunting gear, other I pack my street clothes in. Waterproof seal, wheels to easily move around and heavy-duty enjoy to sit on. I've used them for 3yrs and never had any problems with water or anything getting in them.