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<blockquote data-quote="BigRed82" data-source="post: 687197" data-attributes="member: 3048"><p>TOPIC: Upland hunting shotgun</p><p></p><p>So I think I'm about to get into a new hobby. Hunting. Dove and Quail mostly - maybe the occasional pheasant. My cousin and many friends grew up hunting birds, but I somehow never went with them. That is about to change. This means I need a shotgun. Again - Dove, Quail, Pheasant - most likely not duck or other water fowl. I believe "upland" is the term used to describe what I am interested in doing. </p><p></p><p>MONIES: $500-1000</p><p>I will be selling my Noveske sometimes soon and will use some of that money to fund this project. MAX Price I am willing to go: $1000. No more. I would prefer $500-700 range. </p><p></p><p>REQUEST FOR SUGGESTIONS: Which Action? Which brand?</p><p>Since I am a wet behind the ear newbie at this, I would greatly appreciate input from those of you on the forum that have already been there done that. I understand that just like handguns, we all have our particular favorite brands and actions. My preference for a Wilson Combat or Glock doesn't mean that someone else won't prefer SIG or Colt. I understand that going into this question. </p><p></p><p>PUMP OR AUTO? </p><p></p><p>Pump: Why go with a pump over an auto?</p><p></p><p>Of the pumps that I have looked at, the ones that I liked the most were the BPS and the 870. I didn't care much for the express model, but I understand that the Wingmaster is very nice and a good challenge to the BPS in looks. Which would you go with and why? </p><p></p><p>Auto: Why go with an auto over a pump?</p><p></p><p>Of the autos that I have been able to handle, the ones that I liked the most were the Winchester SX3, then the Franchi I-12, and then the 11-87. I have yet to handle the Beretta 391 or the Browning Silver Hunter.</p><p></p><p>From reading, if I go with the <$900 range - I'd likely go with one of the following:</p><p>Browning Silver Hunter</p><p>Winchester SX3 (synthetic)</p><p>Beretta AL 391 Urika 2 (synthetic)</p><p></p><p>If pump, one of the following:</p><p>Browning BPS</p><p>Remington 870 Wingmaster</p><p></p><p>You'll notice there are no O/U shotguns mentioned. This is because I am a firm believer in crying once for high quality. From everything that I have read, you get what you pay for in the O/U world as much as the 1911 world. I am just not willing to spend $1500 on a Citori currently. So no O/U right now, even though I am sure the CZ O/U would probably be fine. Hell, if you feel strongly enough about it - explain why I should go with an O/U over an auto or pump. I would appreciate the education. Alright guys, please hit me with your best advice. Thanks! <img src="/images/smilies/smile.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigRed82, post: 687197, member: 3048"] TOPIC: Upland hunting shotgun So I think I'm about to get into a new hobby. Hunting. Dove and Quail mostly - maybe the occasional pheasant. My cousin and many friends grew up hunting birds, but I somehow never went with them. That is about to change. This means I need a shotgun. Again - Dove, Quail, Pheasant - most likely not duck or other water fowl. I believe "upland" is the term used to describe what I am interested in doing. MONIES: $500-1000 I will be selling my Noveske sometimes soon and will use some of that money to fund this project. MAX Price I am willing to go: $1000. No more. I would prefer $500-700 range. REQUEST FOR SUGGESTIONS: Which Action? Which brand? Since I am a wet behind the ear newbie at this, I would greatly appreciate input from those of you on the forum that have already been there done that. I understand that just like handguns, we all have our particular favorite brands and actions. My preference for a Wilson Combat or Glock doesn't mean that someone else won't prefer SIG or Colt. I understand that going into this question. PUMP OR AUTO? Pump: Why go with a pump over an auto? Of the pumps that I have looked at, the ones that I liked the most were the BPS and the 870. I didn't care much for the express model, but I understand that the Wingmaster is very nice and a good challenge to the BPS in looks. Which would you go with and why? Auto: Why go with an auto over a pump? Of the autos that I have been able to handle, the ones that I liked the most were the Winchester SX3, then the Franchi I-12, and then the 11-87. I have yet to handle the Beretta 391 or the Browning Silver Hunter. From reading, if I go with the <$900 range - I'd likely go with one of the following: Browning Silver Hunter Winchester SX3 (synthetic) Beretta AL 391 Urika 2 (synthetic) If pump, one of the following: Browning BPS Remington 870 Wingmaster You'll notice there are no O/U shotguns mentioned. This is because I am a firm believer in crying once for high quality. From everything that I have read, you get what you pay for in the O/U world as much as the 1911 world. I am just not willing to spend $1500 on a Citori currently. So no O/U right now, even though I am sure the CZ O/U would probably be fine. Hell, if you feel strongly enough about it - explain why I should go with an O/U over an auto or pump. I would appreciate the education. Alright guys, please hit me with your best advice. Thanks! :) [/QUOTE]
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