Favorite shotgun?

I’m not even going to start down that road. I’ve got some that I don’t think I’ll ever get rid of because I felt each would be the pheasant gun to end all pheasant guns when I bought them. So each has been a favorite for a while. The favorite that I should’ve kept was an SKB Waterfowler. Had to sell that to fund some life changes after my divorce. I’ve been trying to find that gun’s equal for 15 years.
 
waterdog09 said:
Beretta A400 20GA is my new favorite after last season, looking at getting a 28GA to complete the set of A400's
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Every time I get a 20, I wind up talking myself into leaving it at home. Nothing wrong with it, I just feel more comfortable with a 12. Probably brainwashed.
 
This is like asking which of my kids is my favorite.

That said, my two latest favorites.

1919 proof dates, no manufacturer name, German, likely Sauer action. 5# 15oz of joy to carry 16 gauge.

And a 1965 proofed Simson 12 gauge. 6# 12 oz. just got it a few weeks ago. Hope it works on dove next week.

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My Beretta Silver Pigeon 1 in 20 GA is my favorite. Really starting to love the 20 GA shell, I just picked up a Beretta A400 Lite in 20 GA as well that might just end up being my new waterfowl gun relegating my Browning Maxus to a back up gun.
 
After last season I won't carry around a 12ga unless I have to, 20ga is like carrying around a toy it's so light. And from the results I had I never felt under gunned out in the field, I could still effectively kill at 40+ yds with my 20ga. Hoping to complete my set of A400's this fall or early next spring.
 
waterdog09 said:
After last season I won't carry around a 12ga unless I have to, 20ga is like carrying around a toy it's so light. And from the results I had I never felt under gunned out in the field, I could still effectively kill at 40+ yds with my 20ga. Hoping to complete my set of A400's this fall or early next spring.
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Do you use 2-3/4” or 3” shells for pheasant in your 20? I have to admit that I’ve got an urge to buy a Montefeltro in 20.
 
If I'm not swinging a 391 urika 20 ga then I'm more than likely shooting AL390 silver mallard. These B guns are what fit me the best.
 
Ericb said:
Do you use 2-3/4” or 3” shells for pheasant in your 20? I have to admit that I’ve got an urge to buy a Montefeltro in 20.
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I was using the new Hevi-X last year in 3" #4's and they worked great. I see this year they are making #6's in the same shell so I might pick up a couple boxes of those as well to try out and see how they do, might just be a early season shell for the first couple weeks and then make the switch to #4's for the rest of the season.
 
Last year started hunting with a new Browning citori superlight
26in. Barrels and English straight stock. Fast and light love it.
 
MetroGSP said:
The one that's in my hand. Currently the only one I have is an 870 express. I can carry it all day no problem and even with the 26 in barrel, it packs a punch and knocks them down. Already counting down til next year.
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I now have a Winchester 101 O/U that I bought last year as my first double. I proceeded to get my first double on pheasants with a double in early January. It’s still my favorite, but I also won a Weatherby Pump 12 gauge in March at the Northern Colorado banquet, that I haven’t even fired yet.
 
Was using a Browning Citori 12 ga for years but my son took that when he won a Ruger Red Label 12 ga and gave that to me. Shoots better than I do.
 
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