Shotgun Question

[GmansGpa]

I plan on popping lots of Euros this season! I currently have a 12GA pump and thinking about a break action. Anybody have any thoughts about 12GA vs. 20 GA? By the way, as I wright this post I'm listening to a pair or Euros calling from the power lines behind my house, they are taking over!

 

[Aeon]

while not exactly a thought on what is better..... its simply a choice between more shot or less leaving the barrel. A nice 20ga like a citori lightning would make a fine dove gun.

12ga guns do not tear up meat any more than a 20 does it just gives you the ability to open up the choke at a given distance with the same pattern density. example would be that at 30 yards you could shoot a cyl choke with a 12 while you might have to shoot a mod with with a 20 to get the same number of pellets in a given circle.

 

[GmansGpa]

Thanks, Does one have more or less recoil? Less pain after an afternoon or dove hunting?

 

[Huntndogs]

20 kicks a little less than 12 in my opinion but if you want lower recoil, look at an auto loader.

 

[ilovesprig]

Are you going to have multiple guns for multiple species? Or this is strictly a dove gun? Also, your pocketbook will determine what quality of shotgun you may get. I know the boys I've advised saved their money and bought camo Benelli M-2's..........Soft shooting, can shoot the lightest of dove loads, reliable, very light weight, and can still shoot the biggest of waterfowl.

If you want a O/U.........I would probably stick with the 20 gauge Citori as well........There's some good deals out there, if you shop some......2 cents.

 

[GmansGpa]

I have a pump 12GA, and an auto load I got from my uncle who used it for pheasant and ducks. Looking for an additional dove and quail gun. My son says that they get kind of hot after a while and need to rest to cool down. Price is always a factor. Seen the Maverick over under in 12GA. Just wondering if a change to a 20GA additional shotgun is a good idea or should I stay with what I have.
(I tend to over analyze a bit but appreciate your input)

 

[ilovesprig]

Here's a couple of articles about O/U's under a 1000 bucks.........I won a Stoeger Condor Deluxe a couple years back.......Not a bad little o/u.......The 2nd review is about the Mossberg Maverick.......Not a very good review.

.http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDYQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.outdoorlife.com%2Fphotos%2Fgallery%2Fguns%2Fshotguns%2Fdouble-guns%2F2012%2F11%2Fbest-over-under-shotguns-less-1000&ei=yin5U-r1LaLUiwLihICwDA&usg=AFQjCNGCrAfs0DZLJsr_zF1CzDgo95O-oQ&sig2=K55buI2taDomGT-GF72dpQ&bvm=bv.73612305,d.cGE

.http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCgQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shotgunworld.com%2Fbbs%2Fviewtopic.php%3Ff%3D58%26t%3D243449&ei=Wyr5U8-pC8W9iwKQhYG4Cw&usg=AFQjCNE4SB5VRg0SCMcIci_1khLdW4fr6Q&sig2=5bLC1bGbKjqpVVCtHm9JLA&bvm=bv.73612305,d.cGE

 

[GmansGpa]

Thanks, I'll study the info.

 

[NBK]

Look at the CZ's as well.

http://cz-usa.com/product-category/shotguns/