Duck Hunting Shotgun

yes first you got to think about how much you want to spend ,then go to as many shops as you can and try out as many shotguns as you can in your price range ,then ask some buddys to try there guns ,go to some shoots and see what you like ,then once you find something you like and that fits you start your hunt for said gun in the price range you want to spend .so once you know how much to spend you can narrow your search ,you want the best gun for the money .so just say you have a limit of 600$ that puts semis out of range so then you are looking at pumps or doubles .see were I am going with this ,everybody shoots a different gun because thy all fit different ,have fun shopping ,enjoy it ,ths is part of the gun addiction , for a first timer I would look at a rem 870 wingmaster .with lots of choke tubes .Dutch
 
dutchhunter said:
yes first you got to think about how much you want to spend ,then go to as many shops as you can and try out as many shotguns as you can in your price range ,then ask some buddys to try there guns ,go to some shoots and see what you like ,then once you find something you like and that fits you start your hunt for said gun in the price range you want to spend .so once you know how much to spend you can narrow your search ,you want the best gun for the money .so just say you have a limit of 600$ that puts semis out of range so then you are looking at pumps or doubles .see were I am going with this ,everybody shoots a different gun because thy all fit different ,have fun shopping ,enjoy it ,ths is part of the gun addiction , for a first timer I would look at a rem 870 wingmaster .with lots of choke tubes .Dutch
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Dutch pretty much summed up what I was thinking...of course I high lighted the most important bit of my preference.
Rob
 
Budget???

Off the cuff, I would say a Browning Maxus synthetic in camo of some sort... light recoiling, fast handling, reliable.

But, a Wingmaster is a good choice also... I used one for many years, and seriously regret selling it.
 
x2^

I am not an experienced fowler, nor an experienced shot-gunner. I have shot a fair share of grouse and ptarmigan w/ a break action.

A couple of years ago I tried shooting at some ducks for the first time and I got hooked real fast. I was shooting a 3.5" Rem pump but it didn't really fit me properly.

Shortly thereafter I bought a Browning Maxus here in the EE. It is a great shotgun. After a couple of seasons of shooting at ducks, geese, turkeys, and clays, I have never had a problem with it, (not a single jam even with light target loads.) I would advise you to handle a few shotguns before purchasing though. A great shotgun is no good to you if it doesn't fit.

Good Luck
 
Benelli Super Vinci all the way. I love mine! Even bought a spare in case someone wanted to come with me and didn't have a gun! They are fantastic!
 
Are you an experienced shooter looking for a particular action type, or just getting into things?
Pumps are economical, either the Express or the Mossberg work fine, if aa southpaw, the M37 Ithaca or the BPS Browning.
Lots of good semis out there as well.
Cat
 
Figure out what your budget is and handle a few. Some guys like pumps and some like a semi. Buy the best gun for you. For me an sx3 is hard to beat but that is what is best for me and maybe for you.
 
Fit is a lot. Go somewhere where you can shoulder a few different guns for fit. Hopefully one will click with you. If it's more than you want to spend, at least you know what to look for used.
Personally I don't care for the porting the mossberg barrels all seem to have.
Try and have fun with it.
 
If you are going to fire any amount of shells get a 12ga semi with choke tubes like a X3. Make sure it fits regardless of the make
Pumps are fine but your shoulder will thank you if you hunt and shoot a fair amount
Cheers
 
I have hunted mountains of ducks and geese with both an 870 express and a browning cynergy composite. The 870 is more effective as it allows me to kill three ducks before reloading, but I find the cynergy deeply more satisfying.

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Cheers,

Brobee
 
A pump is a good place to start. I bought a Winchester M1200 when I was 16 and did fine with it as my primary waterfowl gun for years. I still use it some and it still kills ducks. Spend the extra money on decoys and gear - that will have more impact on your success than your shotgun. You can always upgrade the shotgun later when you have figured out what you want.

Contrary to popular opinion - it's the shooter that matters, and not so much the gun. :) You can shoot just as many ducks with a $300 Mossberg pump as you can with a $1500 Beretta semi. If money is no object then just buy one of everything and sell the ones you don't like later.
 
My go to duck hunting gun is my mossberg 500 I have ran that gun through hell and back. It has been abused and submerged a few times. And she works like the day I bought her. I personally love item and its light. Only down fall is The forend rattles which makes it feel cheap. But other the that its a solid gun
 
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