First shotgun
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What type of hunting and what type of ammo do you wish to use?
Price range?
Action preference?
Theres guns that can do everything and there's guns that specialize in various areas.
The more info you can provide the more we can help with suggestions. Body shape and muscle strength will dictate what guns feel best to you
Price range?
Action preference?
Theres guns that can do everything and there's guns that specialize in various areas.
The more info you can provide the more we can help with suggestions. Body shape and muscle strength will dictate what guns feel best to you
Assuming that you are going to shoot birds on the wing. Research shotgun fit, learn what drop at comb and cast mean. Then go out ad shoulder shotguns and find what actually fits, way too many people are shooting shotguns tbat don't fit them, and it is a handicap when wing shooting. Basically a shotgun should point where you are looking, you shouldn't be trying to aim using the beads as sights. Pick up a shotgun, close your eyes and shoulder it naturally, without moving, open your eyes, are you looking along the rib, or down at it? Is the rib aligned left to right? That will at least give you a rough idea if the gun fits you. If you are talking a slug gun, for big game, that changes things considerably. Either way, a gas operated semi auto will produce less felt recoil, and quality semi autos are very reliable these days. The cheap Turkish made guns are no bargain, quality control is inconsistent, and parts may not be available.
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My recommendation ..... just get a new Remington Wingmaster .... and then go shoot some clays at the range and go hunting .... try it out and gain some experience. You will learn what works for you and what does not .... what you like and what you don't like.
And in the process you will learn all about chokes, cast, drop at comb, weight ..... barrel length ... different ammunition types ... etc.
You can always buy another shotgun that is more specific to your needs and hunting style later ..... and you can sell the Wingmaster afterwards. They hold their value pretty good.
The Wingmaster is a solid shotgun to get started ..... and some stay with a Wingmaster forever.
And in the process you will learn all about chokes, cast, drop at comb, weight ..... barrel length ... different ammunition types ... etc.
You can always buy another shotgun that is more specific to your needs and hunting style later ..... and you can sell the Wingmaster afterwards. They hold their value pretty good.
The Wingmaster is a solid shotgun to get started ..... and some stay with a Wingmaster forever.
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A real 870 Wingmaster in 3” and you will be good to go for most upland and waterfowl or a Browning A-5....
Let the games begin.
Rob
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Again, what do you plan to use it for. For wing shooting (moving target) fit is the most important factor! Look up on line what that means and try to get to a range and try some. It’s worth the time and effort to get a gun that fits as it makes shooting easier and more fun.
Agreed! This or pick up a 500/535 three barrel combo and you are covered for just about any hunting scenario while you're getting started.
Tell me that you don't understand shotgun fit, without saying it outright.lol. People that choose a shotgun because of price , often end up with a shotgun that doesn't fit them, and is a handicap for wing shooting.
