bowhunt101 Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 I know dove openers are happening everywhere so what is everybody shooting them with? Im shooting a Remington 870 Super Magnum Synthetic with 28" Barrel and 2 3/4" 7 1/2s with 1 1/4oz of shot through a modified factory choke tube.-tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 Re: dove guns???? Benelli Montefeltro in 20 gauge, choked IC. I prefer 7 1/2's, or 8's if it's not too windy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ronin Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 Re: dove guns???? Winchester 9410 .410 cylinder bore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gfourhunter Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 Re: dove guns???? winchester super x 2 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 Re: dove guns???? I use a Mossberg 190 in 16 gauge and a Mossberg 835 in 12 gauge. Not at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 Re: dove guns???? theres no doves around here, but whenever I go, i use my 870 wingmaster. Usually with mod choke, and 7 1/2 shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Re: dove guns???? Benelli Super Black Eagle with IC choke. [ QUOTE ] Winchester 9410 .410 cylinder bore [/ QUOTE ] Is that the lever action model? I love that little shotgun...came close to buying one one time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Re: dove guns???? I have a Beretta 20 ga. o/u. I have 5 different chokes for it. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Re: dove guns???? Winchester 101 O/U 20 gauge with Shureshot Heavy Dove loads in 7 1/2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ronin Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Re: dove guns???? Yep...great little shooter. I'm nailing the doves with it after some practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xen Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Re: dove guns???? i was using a remington 11-87 12 ga - with 1 oz. #8. was also using an improved cylinder choke, was nice to not have too many bb's to pick out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLH Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Re: dove guns???? winchester 1300 12 ga with a 31in barrel and a modified choke..... shooting remington game loads in 7 1/2 shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitteken Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Re: dove guns???? Remington 870. I long for the day I come home with a new Browning gold. But I have no complaints my 870 has been flawless for 6 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 Re: dove guns???? [ QUOTE ] Remington 870. I long for the day I come home with a new Browning gold. But I have no complaints my 870 has been flawless for 6 years. [/ QUOTE ] The Browning Gold was a close 2nd to my Benelli when I was in the market a few years back. Before you get the Browning, throw a Benelli up to your shoulder. If you're like me, the Benelli just fit better and was pretty close in price too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coles Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 Re: dove guns???? benelli montefeltro 20 ga. modified choke, 7 1/2. or my extrema with mod also. i cant shoot low brass in my extrema though. it wont eject them. also have trouble with the 20 ga sometimes too. i dont think they are dirty. wouldnt hurt to clean them again i guess. i didnt do it too long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 Re: dove guns???? [ QUOTE ] Rem Wingmaster 870 16 ga, i use 2 3/4 shells # 5 full choke, works great with spanish shells in Saga brand. [/ QUOTE ] How far are your typical shots? I use F/M in my over/under, but most people don't dove hunt with anything tighter than modified since the shots are usually within 30 meters or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 Re: dove guns???? #4 and 5's are reserved for tough late pheasant around here. Can't imagine what happens to a dove it you hit it with a full pattern of #4's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 Re: dove guns???? Yep, a wild pheasant that springs up with the wind is deceivingly fast. At least that's what I tell myself when I miss. In most cases you're shooting them on the rise, it's not like pass shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xen Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Re: dove guns???? i hit a chuckar using #6 shot and a modified choke at close to 20 feet once, the dog wouldn't retrieve it wasn't much left of it. i think i'd have a hard time letting the doves get farther away. just curious, but do you use the #4 shot with the 16 gauge and #5 full choke? i was trying to piece together both posts, wasn't sure if the 16 gauge was for early in the season and the over/under later on, or what... i have heard the doves in south america are bigger, but up in the states they're smaller than pigeons, unless you get a eurasian, which is pretty close to a pigeon in size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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