What makes a good duck gun??
04-25-2003, 05:47 PM
#1
What makes a good duck gun??
Duckhunting starts here next week.
Am thinking about updating my old 1957 SBS Ithaca with something a bit more modern. Probably an Auto 3-5 shot.
Lets hear some recommendations on a gun and ammunition, from the experts.
Down here we can still use lead shot. The steel stuff is only just poking it' s head out with the authorities, I' d say within 5 years we' ll be using steel.
Would prefer something around the USD$300 mark, but open to all your ideas.
I shoot ponds from a blind. (Mai Mai) Will be shooting mainly Mallard, a few Greys and maybe the odd Shelduck, and just very occasionally a Canada Goose or two.
On rare occasions Black Swan.
Am thinking about updating my old 1957 SBS Ithaca with something a bit more modern. Probably an Auto 3-5 shot.
Lets hear some recommendations on a gun and ammunition, from the experts.
Down here we can still use lead shot. The steel stuff is only just poking it' s head out with the authorities, I' d say within 5 years we' ll be using steel.
Would prefer something around the USD$300 mark, but open to all your ideas.
I shoot ponds from a blind. (Mai Mai) Will be shooting mainly Mallard, a few Greys and maybe the odd Shelduck, and just very occasionally a Canada Goose or two.
On rare occasions Black Swan.
04-25-2003, 08:11 PM
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: dell rapids south dakota USA
Posts: 441
RE: What makes a good duck gun??
IMO the old Remington 870 is about as reliable as any gun you can own. Everyone has their own preference but day in and day out it will take alicking and keep on shucking.
04-27-2003, 04:16 PM
#5
RE: What makes a good duck gun??
We can get most types off the shelf. Also can import or buy on internet.
Most common: Winchester, Remington, Mossberg, Miroku,SKB, Breda, Baikal, Benelli, Rossi, Browning, Franchi, Lanbar, Weatherby etc..etc..etc..
Most common: Winchester, Remington, Mossberg, Miroku,SKB, Breda, Baikal, Benelli, Rossi, Browning, Franchi, Lanbar, Weatherby etc..etc..etc..
04-27-2003, 10:53 PM
#7
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Grove City Ohio USA
Posts: 256
RE: What makes a good duck gun??
I use a Mossberg 835 UltiMag. I love it. It brings ' em down and I am not afraid to get it wet, scratch it or carry it in my boat. I also like the Remington lines. The first gun I bought was a Rem 1100 16 years ago.
05-04-2003, 10:09 AM
#10
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Concordia Kansas USA
Posts: 10
RE: What makes a good duck gun??
I use a Remington 870 Express pump with synthic stock. I have all the interchangable choke tubes so i can be ready for any situation. This gun is the most reliable gun i have ever shot .