Can you suggest me a 20ga O/U for upland birds, geese and ducks.

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Currently I've got a crappy Stevens 512 Gold Wing 20ga O/U that I use for upland birds and it works well enough, but I've been pondering getting back out for Goose and Duck hunting.

I've tried patterning the 512 with steel, but it's too inconsistent, which is why I find myself where I am.

I'm considering my options and one of them is get myself a good 20ga O/U good for lead and steel; other option is get a second shotgun for waterfowl, but I really like the idea of a single for both.

So I'm looking for any recommendations of make and model that you've used with success.

Cheers and thanks for your replies.
 
A good pump or semi-auto is the "bees knees" for waterfowl... look at an 870 Wingmaster or Browning Silver or Winchester Super X2.
 
My biggest problem with pumps is I feel like I'm over extending when I pump them, I'm a smaller guy, they just don't feel comfortable. I've never used a 20ga pump though.
 
hoytcanon said:
A good pump or semi-auto is the "bees knees" for waterfowl... look at an 870 Wingmaster or Browning Silver or Winchester Super X2.
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I agree with Hoyt, and I love over unders for upland..... But I wouldn't want to compromise on a gun for both......

While your Stevens is no Grulla, AYA or Purdy, it sounds like it works for you..... No shame in that so keep using it.......

Get yourself a good pump or semi for waterfowl and you will be well set up....... Hoyt laid out some good pump options..... In semi, I am looking for a win sx3 myself....
 
Get a 12 gauge. Use cheap light loads and head shots for grouse and heavy loads for ducks and geese. Simple. 410 and 20 gauge are for girls or handicapped. I own a 410 ,but, I use it to introduce my wife, daughter and virgins to shooting shotgun.
 
heliace said:
Get a 12 gauge. Use cheap light loads and head shots for grouse and heavy loads for ducks and geese. Simple. 410 and 20 gauge are for girls or handicapped. I own a 410 ,but, I use it to introduce my wife, daughter and virgins to shooting shotgun.
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That's ridiculous... the exact opposite can be said... noobs and poor shooters need a 12 gauge to "head shoot" sitting birds, while the expert hunter/shooter can wingshoot his/her limit with a more refined and trim tool like a 20 or 28 gauge.
 
OP... I like my doubles for clay games and the uplands but the Browning Maxus semi is for waterfowl;

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heliace said:
Get a 12 gauge. Use cheap light loads and head shots for grouse and heavy loads for ducks and geese. Simple. 410 and 20 gauge are for girls or handicapped. I own a 410 ,but, I use it to introduce my wife, daughter and virgins to shooting shotgun.
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To the original question - like 12 ga 2 3/4" loads, 20 ga 3" steel loads are less than ideal for geese but that will depend on distance you are willing to pass up shots on.
 
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I grew up on 12....... A Cooey single that took 3"....... It was all I had, we didn't have much money...... I took deer, geese, upland with it.....

I have since seen what a 20 can do...... On turkey, geese upland etc and it is more than capable....... As you said, within limits etc...... (And those limits ar small IMOP).......

I continue to use the 12 because it's what I am used to and no need to change...... But no shame in a 20..... In fact, my old st is just about ready to go, and will be using a 20......
 
To the OP...I somewhat understand the desire for hunting waterfowl with an O/U....but i would seriously consider a semi auto. Find a gun that fits you well and you'll be happy did. A proper fitting gun that shoots where you're looking will help you become a more efficient waterfowler
 
heliace said:
Get a 12 gauge. Use cheap light loads and head shots for grouse and heavy loads for ducks and geese. Simple. 410 and 20 gauge are for girls or handicapped. I own a 410 ,but, I use it to introduce my wife, daughter and virgins to shooting shotgun.
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LOL! Clearly you're trolling, only an idiot would spout crap like that.
 
Haaa! A little bit of both, I guess. I honestly feel that grown men shoot a 12 gauge and adjust the load and aim for the need. Why spend more money for less powder and shot. I started on a .410 at 8 years old and a 20 Winchester 1200 at 12. When I was 13, I started shooting 12 gauge and have never felt the need to go smaller since. Maybe when I walk with a cane and need depends. haaa.
 
Londonshooter said:
No, that can't be right because he was manager of Ellwood Epps, North Bay. And they closed in '77 same year as I was shooting mallards over my own decoys on Wasi lake. How can a 68+ y.o. with 4 guns be living in mom's basement? Doesn't make sense.
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A manager at Epps??? Well now it makes perfect sense.
 
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