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Hello all I'm new to this forum thing so bear with me or toss pointers. I'm new to pheasant hunting and love it however I'm a lefty shooter having a hard time finding a good gun. I've always shot right handed guns but want a porpose pheasant gun in a left hand conigureation any help would be great thanks
 
Welcome to the forum. Not greatly versed in LH models but know Benelli makes on in the Montefeltro model, not sure about others. a Nuetral or LH cast O/U would be another good option. Sure there are others also.

Matt
 
Welcome to the site! Lefty here myself , I currently shoot a beretta black wing o/u .20. Ive shot a RH auto 12 391 beretta for years with no issues at all. Id go the o/u route myself.
 
I'm leaning towards the over under I think just not sure which one to get as I'd like a quality gun that'll last a lifetime
 
Unless you buy a pure cheap junk o/u , most will. Theres not just a ton that can tear up on them.
 
Hitch53 said:
I'm leaning towards the over under I think just not sure which one to get as I'd like a quality gun that'll last a lifetime
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Where are you located? As long as you go with any reputable gun builder you should get an O/U that will last a lifetime.
 
I'm out of nh I've been looking into the citori field, Winchester 101, franchi instinct sl. My local gun dealer suggested the 101 as its "basically" a citori without the price tag. Also looking into a benelli montefeltro left hand but would want to pretty it up a bit but that'd be custom stuff (probably impractical). I really appreciate all the info guys I'll work on my profile once I figure out how!
 
Think I saw recently that CDNN had winchester 101's for a pretty good price. Might be worth checking out.
 
im a left handed shooter myself: I actually find RH O/U guns easier to operate than LH O/U guns: you can push the barrel release lever instead of pulling it. I found this to be particularly vital in cold weather dove and pheasant hunting where you will be reloading rather quickly. As for changing cast, ive always shimmed between the stock and butt pad, and made it cant in the direction I wanted. Don't be too worried about which way a gun is designed: some designs that are supposed to be advantageous for right handers end up being better for lefties.
 
I actually did notice a right hand setup works like you said almost better for a lefty! My main concern is the stock but hopefully I will find one that's neutral
 
Hitch53 said:
What's the best barrel length I'm thinking 28" but see a lot of guys are seeming to like 26"?
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I think some guys are partial to each length barrel but in the end I am not sure 2" makes much difference, at least not when it comes to barrel length. Can always run extended chokes if you get a 26" and wish you had longer barrels.

Good luck in your search.

Matt
 
I agree with everything tript2009 said. Just remember that an o/u is shorter overall than a semi auto. A 28'' barrel o/u will be about the same overall length as a 26'' auto.
 
Ok in that case I don't see a reason to not get 26" barrels and if I don't like it I'll get extended chokes. I just think lighter weight will make longer days in the field more enjoyable!
 
In reference to barrel length sometimes if you get a short gun and you are a taller fella it becomes too short! The swing in an o/u is important as it is in any gun. When you shorten the receiver out of a gun like an o/u and then put short barrels on it they tend to be a bit short and don't swing through birds very well. I shoot my o/u in the field and also in sporting clays. That is where you really notice short barrels and the lack of swing. IMO get the longer barrels it will help you become a better shot.
 
Not trying to be smart but its one of those things where if the bird needs led , lead it. If it needs swung through , swing through it. Only you can obtain this knowledge through shooting clays and missing a lot of live birds in the field.
 
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