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drake
10-06-2013, 08:38 PM
Starting another thread about choice in shotgun. I'll start by saying I like my semi-auto Benelli Vinci. I would pick it over a pump because you can apparently get 3 (or is it 4) shots off in 1 second, though I can't remember ever firing off that many shots. :)

Slab
10-06-2013, 09:20 PM
The only one I have. An old reliable and inexpensive 12 gauge pump Mossberg! Once I get into it more I'll probably look at something new.

slimer
10-07-2013, 08:48 PM
I second the reliable/inexpensive, but mine is an Remington 870. I have a matte blued barrel and it needs to be dried and oiled asap after being in the field. I'm looking at getting a semi-auto soon, just not sure which one yet. Been watching the ads for Cabelas and BassPro to see if something interesting comes up.

Slab
10-07-2013, 09:11 PM
I second the reliable/inexpensive, but mine is an Remington 870. I have a matte blued barrel and it needs to be dried and oiled asap after being in the field. I'm looking at getting a semi-auto soon, just not sure which one yet. Been watching the ads for Cabelas and BassPro to see if something interesting comes up.

Yeah, all I need is money! Or a really, really, really good sale! And I'll be all over a nice semi-auto! lol

drake
10-07-2013, 09:18 PM
Yeah, all I need is money! Or a really, really, really good sale! And I'll be all over a nice semi-auto! lol

I think I saw some decent ones on sale in the last couple of months. Yeah, the Benelli was on sale when I grabbed it, but they semi-autos can get up there. However, I'd love to pick up an over/under now, but the nicer ones of those are $1500 on the low end. A couple of times I was tempted by the Cabela's Winchester 101 at $999, but have walked away.

Crappie predator
10-15-2013, 09:45 PM
Winchester SX3 and a SX2 for back up and a browning BPS to back them up.

www.crappiepredator.com

Percidae_Papermouth
10-20-2013, 07:23 AM
Mossy 500 and mossy 535... I dropped my 500 in four ft of swamp picked it up checked barrel and hunted... Completely disassembled cleaned oiled and reassembled, not the first bit of rust. The 535 is really light and kicks like a mule with a 3.5" load. I usually just use 3" #3 blackcloud or #4 Winchester

BratsNMustard
10-21-2013, 12:20 PM
The old Ithaca Model 66 Super Single, lever action 12ga, single shot with 30 inch fixed modified barrel.
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drake
10-21-2013, 08:06 PM
The old Ithaca Model 66 Super Single, lever action 12ga, single shot with 30 inch fixed modified barrel.


Nice photo

drake
10-21-2013, 08:09 PM
So far everyone seems to have different shotguns. Any opinions on over/unders for duck hunting?

Percidae_Papermouth
10-22-2013, 05:27 AM
I've seen guys crush doves with over/unders... I like the idea of leaving the fine furniture at home and taking synthetic stock into the swamp.

drake
10-22-2013, 08:04 AM
I've seen guys crush doves with over/unders... I like the idea of leaving the fine furniture at home and taking synthetic stock into the swamp.

Good point. I did however see a used camo Cynergy on the rack a few days ago. Only problem that I immediately saw was an inch or more of camo was missing from the receiver and the camo was crinkling in other places.

GrnTmbrHntr
10-25-2013, 04:55 AM
My favorite is my 870 express 16 ga. On occasion, fair weather days, I will shoot my 16 ga side by side. Nasty days, more open water, or a little field hunting? 870 super mag.

drake
10-25-2013, 09:11 PM
My favorite is my 870 express 16 ga. On occasion, fair weather days, I will shoot my 16 ga side by side. Nasty days, more open water, or a little field hunting? 870 super mag.

16 ga is a little different. Any interesting reason for that gauge, or just want something between a 12 and a 20?

Fatman
10-27-2013, 02:17 PM
Rem .870 Mag Express - sold it off to help pay med bills but Looking at new semi's!!!!!!

drake
10-27-2013, 06:23 PM
Rem .870 Mag Express - sold it off to help pay med bills but Looking at new semi's!!!!!!

Any semi's in particular?

GrnTmbrHntr
10-28-2013, 09:04 AM
I just like the 16 ga. It is like a 28 ga. Kind of the oddball, but extremely effective.

Besides that, I like the purple hulls! :p

Percidae_Papermouth
10-28-2013, 03:03 PM
Heck you'd be a legend around here, find purple shot shells on the ground,, must be the Grntimberhunter! It would definitely be a trademark.

drake
10-28-2013, 06:40 PM
I just like the 16 ga. It is like a 28 ga. Kind of the oddball, but extremely effective.

Besides that, I like the purple hulls! :p

I was kinda expecting it would be a combination of function and style. :)