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| Hola,
Ok i'm getting a new shotgun for turkeys and geese. I have th3e brand narrowed down to a remington. probably pump or semi
questions
1. is it worth the extra 300 for a semi?
2. is camo better than matte black? is black better than wood.
3. should i get a 23 inch barrel because it is handy and shotguns don't gain much velocity with extra length or should i get a 26 inch barrel because it shoots tighter patterns.
thanks drew[:p] |
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| Are you sure I cant talk you into the mossberg ulti mag 12 gauge pump its already camo painted and has a sling for carrying, weighs about 7lbs which is alot lighter then an automatic which weight matters alot when you have to slowly swing and aim you gun at a turkey comming in and those guns get awfully heavy when you hold them sometimes for 10-15-20 minutes on aim,,and it handles a 3 1/2 inch magnum which has has many pellets has a 10 gauge also they make alot of custom choketubes and sights,,and its also a fantastic waterfowl gun. get the smaller barrel because when you set up for turkeys and sometimes you have a bird come in from a direction you never expected or behind you when you swing your gun that extra couple of inches might not clear a small bush or limb causing you to use more mvement to adjust your gun and possibly spook the turkey,,theres nothing but advantages to short barrels |
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| Have a remington supermag, love it for geese, hate it for turkeys. Definately get the cammo pattern. For a turkey gun, you can't go wrong with an H&R single shot, and they are around 100 bucks. For geese, go with the semi only if your serious about your waterfowling, otherwise, stick with the pump. |
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| I bought a new 12 gauge Beretta 4 years ago and love it. 28" Barrel for everything. Turkeys helps you shoot a little farther but it is a TIGHT pattern withing 15 yards with a turkey choke. Get the camo done so you are not putting tape on the gun during the hunting season. I shoot that gun for geese, ducks, turkeys, sometimes pheasants. For geese you do not want a 23" Barrel. Later Troy |
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| My duck/goose gun is the 11-87 auto. This gun is the best piece of machinery I have ever owned, and no other gun of all my partners has ever outperformed it. It hasn't much as hiccuped (no jams no nothing) in 6 years of hard hunting. That doesn't mean that it is "worth" the extra money, I got it because I just really wanted an auto. Functionality-wise the pump will be step for step with it (better in many auto cases).
I would recommend the synthetic stock so you never have to worry about water damage to the wood. And I suggest getting the black one, and painting it camo yourself! Its a blast and you can custom make it look really sweet for less money than the factory. It might feel weird to paint a new gun, but if she ain't a walnut & blued gun anyway- do it!!!
For the barrel I don't see any use for a short barrel in duck, goose, or turkey. Maybe grouse/woodcock, or if you were exclusively jump shooting ducks maaaybe, but short barrels are goofy I think. The longer the barrel yes the harder it shoots (slightly), but the real advantage is in swinging the gun. Long barrels swing smoooth , straight and level. My brother even shoots a 30"er (and jump shoots ducks often too).
Good luck and enjoy your new Remington- I AM NOT affiliated w/ them in any way, except that I will buy Remington for life! |
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