Bgoodman30
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SX4 28" barrel 3.5" chamber
Sx3 and a A5
Dale817
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Beretta 390
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Sx4 26"
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Franchi Affinity 3" 12ga
Franchi 20 gauge semi that is over 20 years old, maybe an AL-48
Franchi 20 gauge semi that is over 20 years old, maybe an AL-48
tdt5446
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Versa Max waterfowler, 28" barrel with a stock IC choke. Love the light recoil!
wcsd462
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Benelli M2
1963 Belgium Browning A5. Like me, it has some miles on it and not much bluing left. I bought it in the early 70s and it came with two barrels. I put a Polychoke on one that worked really well when you could shoot real duck shells. The longer barrel was a fixed full choke for geese.
I did break down and get one of the newer Browning barrels that used the interchangeable chokes when the steel shot mess came out.
It has been hauled a lot of miles to various duck/goose holes in the US and Canada. I realize there are likely better guns out there now, but it knows me pretty good.
I did break down and get one of the newer Browning barrels that used the interchangeable chokes when the steel shot mess came out.
It has been hauled a lot of miles to various duck/goose holes in the US and Canada. I realize there are likely better guns out there now, but it knows me pretty good.
JagwalCrush
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I've got three of these. Put them away several years ago when l started with SBE. Have tons of memories with them. Have two 28" mod. barrels and a 30" full. That 30" full with the old lead BB's was my favorite on geese.
This although I used to only go once a year on a trip with some guys and haven't been in a couple years.
I like a Stoeger M3000 12ga.
3.5" shells are a little too "kicky" for my taste, so I saw no need to spend the extra $ on the M3500.
3.5" shells are a little too "kicky" for my taste, so I saw no need to spend the extra $ on the M3500.
Taylor
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Beretta semi-autos take an incredible amount of abuse. Short barrels are typically not favored in a blind. Ring ears and more apt to fall over. All mine are 28". Entry level outlander may be one of the best buys on the market. I have several 870s as standbys but never shoot them anymore. Recoil on gas gun is less.
Displaced_Vol
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Great minds.
I've got one of those too- it's an older model from the 60s or 70s I think. Fixed modified barrel. That's my dedicated quail, squires, rabbit, whatever gun.
Kritter Gitter
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I shoot a Remington 887 Nitro Mag. One of the best waterfowl guns in my opinion. Its based off the 870 but polymer coated. Its a pump and it shoots awesome.
I've shot a lot of guns through the years in search of a "better" version and to stay up with what's new, but I keep falling back on my old Auto-5 and Browning Gold... The truth is...it's what fits you...what you can hit with...and what's reliable.
You really can't go wrong with any of the well-known 'brand' guns. Find one you like and hang with it.
My top thus far are
1 - Browning Gold (recoil weighs largely here)
2 - Browning Auto-5...yes, your grandpa's A5...
3 - Beretta A400/A300...both fit...no longer own either
You really can't go wrong with any of the well-known 'brand' guns. Find one you like and hang with it.
My top thus far are
1 - Browning Gold (recoil weighs largely here)
2 - Browning Auto-5...yes, your grandpa's A5...
3 - Beretta A400/A300...both fit...no longer own either
I just upgraded to a Browning Maxus II with a 28" barrel. Upgraded from a 26" 870 that I've used for 25 years.
