Would you guys take a Fabarm grouse hunting?

[the_big_mike]

Just the Fabarm owners please or if you consider yourself an expert in all things manly ;D

Just wondering because I like the looks of the Fabarms and am looking to purchase a shotgun. However, besides pistols, I cant justify myself buying a firearm I am unable to hunt with.

so, opinions away!

 

[beretta boy]

Only if it was suitable as a grouse gun in the first place !

Most forms of upland hunting aren't too rough on an expensive
double ... but waterfowling, that can be another matter alltogether.

SORRY ... Senior moment ... confused FABARM with FAMARS
regrets - BIG diference !

 

[72mustang]

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Just the Fabarm owners please or if you consider yourself an expert in all things manly ;D

Just wondering because I like the looks of the Fabarms and am looking to purchase a shotgun. However, besides pistols, I cant justify myself buying a firearm I am unable to hunt with.

so, opinions away!

sure... why not? Just dont use the 14 martial with open choke... your distance might only be 25 feet or so. But i do believe all new fabby's come with an extra choke to scew in.. ie... modified or full. Correct me if im wrong.

 

[redleg]

Fabarm has a pretty diverse production line. Can you be more specific? Their 20ga O/U is pretty popular here for grouse.

 

[canucklehead]

Definately. Use what you have.

Heck, I've lent out my 14" 870 with cylinder bore for a buddy to use while duck hunting. Works fine. As long as you keep them within range..

 

[Nine]

Would I? I would and I have! It's a awesome grouse gun! It patterns VERY nicely, even better with the extended full choke included. It's light weight makes it easy to carry for hours. And it looks damn cool.

 

[Grouse Man]

Yeah, which gun? It's like asking if I can use a Winchester for grouse hunting.

As long as it's not restricted, you can hunt with pretty much anything.

 

[the_big_mike]

Whoops, I meant one like Nines particularly. (fabarm proforces?)

Nine were/are you able to throw a sling on the sucker?

 

[Nine]

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83291

Also, I had a sling through the grip of the butt stock, and the front sling plate. Both work well, but the BFG breacher is the cat's ass.

 

[the_big_mike]

thaty 3 point sling is pretty sweet

 

[popcan]

IMHO, I think 12g is too much gun for grouse regardless of the arguments about using a tactical shotgun, over under, or what have you.

20g is plenty, and even .410 does the trick just fine.

 

[Grouse Man]

I agree, popcan, use the lightest loads for a 12 that you can find. 1 oz if you can find it. Or make it yourself.

 

[RT]

I prefer a 28ga for grouse ! But Id love to have a Fabarm in 28ga !!

 

[the_big_mike]

target shot ok?

 

[Nine]

Number 4 shot looks like this @ 20meters with the full choke attached:

target 1

target 2

target 3 (shot a bit high on this one)


I find the open choke with number 4 shot works VERY well at grouse ranges with this shotgun.