Looking for a shotgun

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iowarider

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Ok, I know this is right up their with politics and what religion, but . . . .

I'm looking to buy a nice lightweight, I'm old ok, quail and pheasant gun. New used, either works. My son just bought a Winchester, I believe model 102 over under in 20ga. Nice, great fit and finish, easy to carry. I don't remember when it was made, but it would grade 95-98%.

I used to have a side by side that I loved. I know, out of style, but I still like the look. If not that an over under second, and an autoloader third. Used to drool over Beneli Montefletor, than I got to shoot one, OUCH. Like I said, I'm old. :(

Like to keep it under $1000.00, but for the right gun, at this point in my life id go $2000.00. While I love a high end Berreta over under as much as the next guy. Those top of the line 3 to 5,000. Just can't do it.

Gentleman, start your computers! :)
 
Although I'm an O/U guy, I'd sure like to shoot a Benelli Ultra Light 12 ga. (6 lbs). They shoulder like a dream and seem to swing well too. Personally, I'll take the weight vs. recoil trade-off of a lighter gun.
 
Personally if you are looking at the 12ga i would go beretta ultralight they are amazing. I have shot a few now im saving up and going to try and buy one and order 20ga barrels to go with it i know its gonna cost me but this is my last remaining vise so what the hell
 
I agree with the Beretta o/u. Even if not an ultralight, most of the 686 series runs around 6 pounds 8 oz. Their low profile form fit and function make it almost impossible to miss a pheasant, its like flying a plane that has autopilot. Okay, I've never been in a plane and I missed once...and awhile but it's not the guns fault!
 
my thoughts

My Ruger Red Lable satin stainless ( all weather) 26" barells swings nice great weight super tough. The ruger comes with a complete set of Briley chock tubes. For later on in the season I shot 2 super full Carlson chock tubes. Good hunting to you all
 
I bought a used Beretta ultralight at the end of the season. I've been shooting clays with it and hunted rabbits as well. I can't wait for next bird season. It carries and swings like a dream. It's a hair under 6 lbs wiht 28" barrels. My "bony" bubbies find the recoil significant when shooting clays. Personally, I find it strong but bearable (but the previous owner installed a limbsaver pad which is ulgy and "sticky" on the mount, but soaks up much recoil I think). Anyways, it's definitely not a problem for hunting, but might not be one for serious time at the clay range. For me, fine for just brushing up my wingshooting with a box or so a few times a month.
I also tried the Franchi Renaissance Classic - beautiful and light but I couldn't afford it and it was a bit too "pretty" for my rough-and-tumble hunting spot. The used Beretta that I found is oil finish and matte blueing throughout.
-Croc
 
JMBZ71 said:
Although I'm an O/U guy, I'd sure like to shoot a Benelli Ultra Light 12 ga. (6 lbs). They shoulder like a dream and seem to swing well too. Personally, I'll take the weight vs. recoil trade-off of a lighter gun.
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I'm with JMB since I'm a Benelli Bigot and if JMB is an O/U guy and likes the Benelli Auto then that is good enough for me.

I shoot the SBE and is like an additional appendage to my body. I'm an auto loader guy as most any season SD Pheasant Hunting redneck is (after a 25 bird flush).

Let us know what you select! Good luck and have fun shopping.
 
Remington or Winchester

You might want to check out the Remington LT20 1100. In older guns, I like a Winchester Model 12 in 16 or 20 gauge.

Enjoy!

BTW, a friend that hunted SD with me said that his double didn't hold enough ammo!

Lock and Load! :D :D
 
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