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Post by hacker54 on Jul 1, 2014 22:54:20 GMT -5
Well as my hunting over the years I've used all types and have had success with all. I have use the single shot, side by side, over and under, the bolt action, the pump, and the semi. Most of my hunting is done with either the SxS or the O/U. Now I prefer the semi or pump for water fowl but don't have either now and haven't been out for water fowl since. Any how what is your preference as to hunting??
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2014 2:07:46 GMT -5
I do prefer the O/U’s (or to say it better, I don’t have that much choice). In the past I also could use a pump or semi auto action shotgun. But that is forbidden since the early 1990's. Just a hand full (3-shot non modified) semi auto shotguns are allowed for hunting over here. For close by (within about 20 meters range) duck hunting I had a 500 Mariner Mossberg pump action but that gun was confiscated due to changes in the law. These guns are considered to be “riot & heavy assault guns” and not even the army nor the police use them here. So citizens had no reason/business owning them as well. You can even be banned for life from ranges bringing these guns with you. Only pre 1912 pump actions are allowed with a collectors permit (antique & relics)..... needless to say I have such a permit.  Currently I use my trusty old clays sporting shotgun, it’s a Browning GTI Ultra Sporter with interchangeable chokes. On rare occasions (when it’s super nice & dry weather) I bring along my wife her Perazzi MSX-12 but that gun is a bit to fancy to bring it out in the field. Plus most of the times she does not let me to “loan” her shotgun......  I have also used an old (was my dad his shotgun) Side by Side Francotte with exposed hammers but the barrels of this gun are to fragile to handle the modern day shotgun shells. Due to also many restrictions we are no longer allowed to use lead shot and the more “hotter” non-lead alternatives are a bit to much for the old Francotte. The Francotte has a rare 2x “full choke” set up for goose hunting, I miss it to bring it out in the field. Currently we Dutch are only allowed to hunt ducks, geese and sometimes pheasants, it’s a day by day “observation & game control” permit. A 12 gauge O/U does the job well on these birds. PJ. |
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Post by krwada on Jul 2, 2014 8:35:52 GMT -5
Currently, I own a Rossi single shot.
My preference is for pump. However, I do like the semi-auto.
I have pretty much shot them all.
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Post by mule on Jul 2, 2014 9:19:12 GMT -5
I own single shot, side X side, O/U, pump and semi-auto shotguns. I have learned that switching styles can cause muscle memory problems when the action gets hot. Like forgetting to pump the action or not being able to find the second trigger on my SxS.
I have found that with a handful of choke tubes, my Baikal 12ga O/U can do any job I need done. I will bring a couple of the others out occasionally for nostalgic reasons, but the single trigger O/U is my go to gun. I also own the 20 ga twin to the 12 ga Baikal and it has seen a lot of use lately on the skeet field. I will probably use it for early season doves.
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Post by 7th on Jul 2, 2014 20:12:50 GMT -5
I have used every action in shotgun but the one I always go back to in an old Stevens SxS 16ga, I am thinking about getting some shells to feed it for our early duck season this year. I really worry about it though, my eviltwin really has his eye on it hard…
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Post by et1 on Jul 3, 2014 5:51:27 GMT -5
I have 2-shotguns (12gauge) I use.
My pump is for waterfowl and wild turkey.
My over/under is used for any upland game where I might encounter brush that limits swing movement.
Did own a semi once but had the action freeze one winter and swore that would never happen again.
The only drawback with my O/U is that it won’t cycle the single trigger with loads less than 1-1/8oz. You can drop as heavy a 3” load into it and no problem.
Both shotguns are 3” rated and you won’t see 3-1/2” in my cabinet. But that’s another topic.
Ed
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Post by poohzilla on Jul 3, 2014 9:39:14 GMT -5
The first thing I bought after getting out of school 35 years ago was an Ithaca Model 37 in 12 ga. I have three barrels which cover everything anyone could possibly do with a shotgun. The only other shotgun I've purchased since then, other than stuff for my kids, was a repro Win M 97 Trench Gun. It really is the most impractical gun I own, but it really is cool with the 16" bayo attached !  |
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Post by mule on Jul 6, 2014 21:07:16 GMT -5
et1,
Your O/U must have inertia triggers. I know inertia triggers are the latest and greatest, but there is a lot to be said for the reliability of mechanical triggers.
I frequently shoot 3/4 ounce 12 ga and have dabbled with 1/2 ounce 12 gauge. Inertia triggers would spoil all my fun.
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Post by et1 on Jul 7, 2014 10:33:57 GMT -5
et1, Your O/U must have inertia triggers. I know inertia triggers are the latest and greatest, but there is a lot to be said for the reliability of mechanical triggers. I frequently shoot 3/4 ounce 12 ga and have dabbled with 1/2 ounce 12 gauge. Inertia triggers would spoil all my fun. Mule Yes my trigger system operates under inertia. I wanted to try 1oz loads at the skeet range and ended up a round of all singles and no doubles. Okay only a minor handicap limitation. It took a little work for fit to get my 60-high, 40-low pattern at 30yds but when I got it right she’s a sweetheart to hunt with. Ed |
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Post by bob on Jul 9, 2014 8:33:34 GMT -5
I also have shot every shot gun action and gauge over the years. I currently use a deluxe mod 12 heavy duck gun and an 1100 for ducks, a mod 42 .410,or a 20 ga. mod 12 for pheasants and quail, I also enjoy a 16 ga. mod 12 for what ever, and a mod 500 12 ga. for people.
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My daughter came from Missouri, my son and grand son, my wife and I had a nice dinner of grilled "porter house" pork chops, corn on the cobb, my son, G'son and I share 10/5. G'son is 4 minutes early though @ 10/4.
Pooh I hope you find to right house . 
