Hillbilly Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 Any Upland Bird hunters here that use this gun in the field? How does it feel? It's very heavy, so do you recommend a better gun for upland hunting? I'll be hunting quail next year at a farm. It's a big tract of land where I'll hunt with milo in the area. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Re: Winchester 1300 12gauge. My all-around upland gun for the last 6 or 7 years has been my Benelli Montefeltro in 20 gauge. It's light (6.75 lbs, I think), and has a 3" chamber. I use it for doves (light target loads of 7.5 or 8's), and rabbit (light 7.5's or 6's) and pheasant (heavy #6 or on late season birds, I might go to a 3" #4 magnums) Personally, 12 gauges are a little too much for me, I just think it's overkill. That's just personal preference on my part because I know you can always just cut back on your load choices and do just as well, if not better than the smaller gauges. You might want to try toting a lighter gun around and see what you prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Re: Winchester 1300 12gauge. Well, i use the 1400, in 12ga, which is the same gun, only a semi-auto. It is a bit on the heavy side, but this baby is like an extension of my arm, quail don't stand a chance!! If I was to buy another gun, it would be a 20ga most likely, think the 12ga is just a bit to big for quail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Re: Winchester 1300 12gauge. I've used my 1300 for everything from pheasants to turkey to deer.It is a little heavy for upland birds if you are going to have to walk all day long,but mine is very reliable,and I haven't had a problem in the ten years I've had it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cowpoke Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 Re: Winchester 1300 12gauge. It is in the middle as far as weight goes for a pump shotgun due to the alloy receiver. I have a 1200 (same as 1300, but a little older) and it weighs less than my 870's and BPS. I think it goes around 7.25 pounds the others go from 7.5 to 8 pounds. I guess it depends on what you consider heavy if it is too heavy, and everyone has thier own idea. My 1200 doesn't bother me to carry around a lot. As far as better... in my opinion, maybe fancier would be more appropriate than better as the 1300 is not neccessarily fancy, but they are decent reliable shotguns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Winchester 1300 12gauge. 1300 are good, but I stick with my 120 youth 20 or my trusty 1200 12 ga. I shoot ducks, geese, and pheasants with my 1200 and just love it. But....that's just comin' from this SD huntin' boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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