Browning Wood Upgrade

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TheMorningRise

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Curious if anyone has upgraded their wood on any Browning shotgun in the past?

I am really wanting a 725 Field, 20ga., 26" with grade V wood. Darn near impossible to find. So I was thinking of getting a regular 725 and then having the wood upgraded.

Or, I go Silver Pigeon V.

But, I am leaning towards the Browning.
 
20 versus 12

I am thinking about getting my first 20 gauge. I have three 12 autos and don't really need a 20, just want one to shoot doves and pheasants in SD.

I used a 12 auto in SD last season and at my old age the weight of it wore on me after four days. It was no big deal really, but I did notice it and sorta wished I had a lighter weight shotgun.

I was thinking if I shot 3 inch 20 gauge rounds with 1 1/4 of number 5s am I really giving up anything versus a 12 with the same amount of 5s in a 2 3/4 inch shell? Are there any actual differences in performance between the two with the same amount of shot? I realize I might have a good bit of recoil with a 3 inch shell in a light 20, but I don't think that will be an issue. I would imagine I could also find a nice one ounce, 2 3/4 inch load in the 20 that performs well.

What are your thoughts? Those of you who have switched to a 20 do you feel handicapped at all?

Thanks,

Dan
 
It really is dependent on the birds themselves.

I have found a 20 to be a great early season gun on wild birds and a great gun on all released birds. If you primarily hunt wild roosters, you may find the range of the 20 a bit limiting (late season or in high winds). If those late season birds are flush at further distances.

However, for the majority of my hunting, I much prefer a 20.
 
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