Which type of shotgun do you prefer for wild plains phez and why : O/U, Semi-Auto, Pump, or SxS?
My browning gold ruined me on semi-auto shotguns. That was the most expensive single shot on the market at the time, guaranteed!!
My browning gold ruined me on semi-auto shotguns. That was the most expensive single shot on the market at the time, guaranteed!!
Semi-auto because of there lighter weight and handling. Take care of them and they will take care of you.
I too, lust for a nice little sxs in 16 or 20 ga. However, I usually find myself firing a warning shot, or two, at the birds therefore I like having that third shot.
Nice points throughout your post. Only O/U for me anymore.I voted for O/U. For one, I've never shot a SxS so have no opinion there. I have shot autos and pumps. I prefer a double barrel gun because it carries lighter due to being shorter overall which makes for less weight on the forward hand. I like the mechanical simplicity. I like the safety of a break-action gun - never any doubt whether you're loaded or unloaded - just break it open with the flip of a lever and there are the shells - or not. Just break the gun open for instant situational safety like watering the dog, stopping to chat, stopping for a breather. Nothing leaves the mind more at ease about safety than seeing broken doubles hanging at the elbows or over the shoulders of other hunters. I like being able to shoot two different chokes and two different loads. If quail come up it's easy to break the gun, slip out the 5s and stick in two 8s. Here's a likely truism for the average hunter: the more shells you have in your gun the more you'll miss.
I too, lust for a nice little sxs in 16 or 20 ga. However, I usually find myself firing a warning shot, or two, at the birds therefore I like having that third shot.
I voted for O/U. For one, I've never shot a SxS so have no opinion there. I have shot autos and pumps. I prefer a double barrel gun because it carries lighter due to being shorter overall which makes for less weight on the forward hand.