What to buy... What to buy

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Having a dialogue with my friend over field shotguns ..... What to buy?
His current passion is a Canuck "Hunter"
We inhabit opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to firearms.
I have a collection of big$ shotguns which never go hunting, and I am looking for something to take to the field which will be durable, and dependable, but will not require a huge $ investment. I do not want to cry when gun meets mud
I have seen his Hunter so full of mud, that it was washed out with a garden hose.
While I shoot less than 500 rds/ yr of hunting loads for waterfowl..... I am still attracted to the "B" guns for field use... Browning, Beretta, Benelli....
Am I being silly? Do I really need a big $ shotgun, when the "canuck" would do the job for the small # of shots I fire in a year of hunting?
I am sure the canuck would last me for the rest of my days, but really...
Opinions/ intelligent commments please.
 
You have a collection of “big $” shotguns and you are asking what to buy for the field ? Yes, you are being silly.
 
thegunnut said:
Having a dialogue with my friend over field shotguns ..... What to buy?
His current passion is a Canuck "Hunter"
We inhabit opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to firearms.
I have a collection of big$ shotguns which never go hunting, and I am looking for something to take to the field which will be durable, and dependable, but will not require a huge $ investment. I do not want to cry when gun meets mud
I have seen his Hunter so full of mud, that it was washed out with a garden hose.
While I shoot less than 500 rds/ yr of hunting loads for waterfowl..... I am still attracted to the "B" guns for field use... Browning, Beretta, Benelli....
Am I being silly? Do I really need a big $ shotgun, when the "canuck" would do the job for the small # of shots I fire in a year of hunting?
I am sure the canuck would last me for the rest of my days, but really...
Opinions/ intelligent commments please.
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First, please tell us what your big money guns are? Barrel length, weight, chokes etc. So we can make an informed suggestion.

Then we will probably tell you to quit being silly take one of those guns hunting. Maybe they are all P or K guns but if not, start hunting, not shopping.
 
For field autoloaders.... Benelli, Beretta, Browning.
While I recognize there is a HUGE difference in quality between those and the lower end of the price scale.
I am wondering if the $700 models would serve as well as the $2500 unit for the average hunter who would never shoot 500 rounds a year.
 
thegunnut said:
For field autoloaders.... Benelli, Beretta, Browning.
While I recognize there is a HUGE difference in quality between those and the lower end of the price scale.
I am wondering if the $700 models would serve as well as the $2500 unit for the average hunter who would never shoot 500 rounds a year.
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Probably, but given what you already own, you're unlikely to enjoy using it. Cheap shotguns are functional for the most part but once you're exposed to nicer quality pieces your expectations change. I've hunted with guys who beat the bush in track pants, rubber boots and dollar store rain ponchos, functional yes, would I give up my arcteryx gear to save a few bucks, not a chance. Some care, some don't, if you already own big $ guns, I'd say you probably care

Patrick
 
I just went through the process of finding a affordable duck gun. I had a bias to what I like In a shotgun and no matter what I shoulderd it came back to the gun I knew I need/wanted luck would have it that whole sale sports had the gun I wanted on for $800 less than retail. But in the end of the day I would have bought it anyway. Find what fits and spend the money you won't regret your choice.
 
Can't imagine why you would not use the guns you have. B gun autoloaders are made for hunting. They aren't classics....and won't be going up in value. Just make sure you clean and maintain them properly. To each their own but it would take a little more than a mass produced autoloader made in the last 50 years to stop me from taking it hunting. I've got SxS's that close in on a 10K valuation and I take them hunting (although not in the duck boat!:d). That's what they are made for.
 
A-5 three inch mag with full ribzs, 32" bawrell sew wen yew shewt
with yer arms stretchitit owt yew'll git nudder 25 yards investmint
awn yer shawt.

Sped lode the ole gal and wartch the eyebaws round yew ohpin.
 
kamlooky said:
A-5 three inch mag with full ribzs, 32" bawrell sew wen yew shewt
with yer arms stretchitit owt yew'll git nudder 25 yards investmint
awn yer shawt.

Sped lode the ole gal and wartch the eyebaws round yew ohpin.
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You crack me up Looky! Todays Browning’s speed load as well. It’s neither a new nor A-5 exclusive feature on Browning guns and a few other brands and models either....lol
 
thegunnut said:
For field autoloaders.... Benelli, Beretta, Browning.
While I recognize there is a HUGE difference in quality between those and the lower end of the price scale.
I am wondering if the $700 models would serve as well as the $2500 unit for the average hunter who would never shoot 500 rounds a year.
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thegunnut said:
See post #5
Those are what I would call big $ field guns
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At one time I may have agreed with you on $2500 being a big $ gun but in todays world most quality autoloaders are climbing right up to the edge of that number. When you can buy one at one third the price a person should really stop and ask why and how is that possible? Something(s) need to be sacrificed.
 
Can't imagine why you would not use the guns you have. B gun autoloaders are made for hunting. They aren't classics....and won't be going up in value. Just make sure you clean and maintain them properly. To each their own but it would take a little more than a mass produced autoloader made in the last 50 years to stop me from taking it hunting. I've got SxS's that close in on a 10K valuation and I take them hunting (although not in the duck boat!). That's what they are made for.
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x2, to the OP. If you go with the $700 gun it might be ok, but what happens on the day when the birds are decoying well and you gun decides to quit? You will wish you had bought the B gun.
 
canvasback said:
Can't imagine why you would not use the guns you have. B gun autoloaders are made for hunting. They aren't classics....and won't be going up in value. Just make sure you clean and maintain them properly. To each their own but it would take a little more than a mass produced autoloader made in the last 50 years to stop me from taking it hunting. I've got SxS's that close in on a 10K valuation and I take them hunting (although not in the duck boat!:d). That's what they are made for.
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fishslinger said:
x2, to the OP. If you go with the $700 gun it might be ok, but what happens on the day when the birds are decoying well and you gun decides to quit? You will wish you had bought the B gun.
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x3. If you have a few of the B guns, there is no reason not to use them and enjoy. Pick one and use it for waterfowl knowing it may get the odd bump or two.
 
VictoryXC said:
x3. If you have a few of the B guns, there is no reason not to use them and enjoy. Pick one and use it for waterfowl knowing it may get the odd bump or two.
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X4.....Guns are going to get a few bumps and bruises if you hunt them, especially waterfowl hunting. That’s not to say just go out and abuse it, it’s easy to keep an eye to prevent major bumps but you must accept it will get the odd bump or bruise no matter how careful you are. I shot an O/U that retailed for $2800 at a time when a new top of the line auto was $599. Shooting what I considered a pretty hefty price tagged gun back then was never an issue as I thoroughly enjoyed the feel of that gun in my hands and still do 30 seasons on. And yes it has a number of bumps and bruises to show for 30 years of waterfowl and upland hunting but each one is a whole of the memories of a lifetime of hunting. I could care less now what it looks like when I am done hunting as I will recall all the great memories made with it.
 
the spank said:
I shot an O/U that retailed for $2800 at a time when a new top of the line auto was $599. Shooting what I considered a pretty hefty price tagged gun back then was never an issue as I thoroughly enjoyed the feel of that gun in my hands and still do 30 seasons on. And yes it has a number of bumps and bruises to show for 30 years of waterfowl and upland hunting but each one is a whole of the memories of a lifetime of hunting. I could care less now what it looks like when I am done hunting as I will recall all the great memories made with it.
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Exactly!!!!
 
My OCD is starting to make my legs shake at all this “go out and get bumps on your gun” talk. Im so jealous of all you guys who can do that with a smile on your face. I gotta stop reading these kinds of threads...
 
1963beretta said:
My OCD is starting to make my legs shake at all this “go out and get bumps on your gun” talk. Im so jealous of all you guys who can do that with a smile on your face. I gotta stop reading these kinds of threads...
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Hahahaha! I laughed when I read this. I get it. Those who know me and my guns know that I have the OCD thing about them for a while but it's not permanent for me.

I buy a gun and it's not right until I have it EXACTLY as I want it. Bluing perfect, wood perfect, bores blinding..... every imperfection gone! But for some strange reason, once it get there, I'm done. I can then take it hunting and get the odd nick or scratch and I couldn't care less. I maintain them properly but am no longer bothered by the slight imperfections that come with use. I guess they need to be my imperfections. LOL
 
canvasback said:
Hahahaha! I laughed when I read this. I get it. Those who know me and my guns know that I have the OCD thing about them for a while but it's not permanent for me.

I buy a gun and it's not right until I have it EXACTLY as I want it. Bluing perfect, wood perfect, bores blinding..... every imperfection gone! But for some strange reason, once it get there, I'm done. I can then take it hunting and get the odd nick or scratch and I couldn't care less. I maintain them properly but am no longer bothered by the slight imperfections that come with use. I guess they need to be my imperfections. LOL
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That’s me as well. I like to restore them back to my ideal specs...but after that, any marks are mine and I don’t sweat them. Weird I suppose.
 
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