Shotguns??


SpcNape

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I'm new to waterfowling, so bare with me on this question. I am going to start duck and goose hunting next year, and I am going to need a new shotgun. I am going to want to buy a gun I can use for both upland and waterfowl. My question is: can you use a 20 guage for goose hunting? My father and I reload and are looking at using bismuth. Can a 20 be loaded with enough umph to take geese? Thanks for your help.

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Guest Phaseolus (BeanMan)

Re: Shotguns??

Spc,

At close range you can take plenty of geese with a 20 guage. I started hunting with a 20. Once I moved up to a 12 though I wouldn't go back. It gives you more range and fewer cripples.

As a side note It seems that you might need more than one shotgun, which you will acquire over time. Get a twelve guage to start and once you can afford it start getting your 'niche' guns. A shotgun with choke tubes can be very versatile.

MHO,

BeanMan

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20 gauge is ideal for upland game and ok for geese too, I do reccommend a 12ga over a 20ga for goose hunting though. I have both, I prefer the 12 for geese and the 20 for upland. Not saying a 20 won't knock them down, loaded with 3" shells you shouldn't have a problem. The 12ga will reach out farther and you can also use 3 1/2" shells with the 12 as long as your gun is chambered for them.

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I just started hunting ducks and geese this year, and i dont know much about what guns are the best, but i love my mossberg 835 max 4 camo 12 ga. I have had it fall into the water get muc in the barrel and it always seems to shoot fine. I was a lefty so this was another factor in why i bought a mossberg because the saftey is on the top. Good luch hunting next year.

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I have two 20 gauges and three 12's. Of my 12's, two of them I'd take into the field after waterfowl. My Remington 870 Express Supermag is nice because I can change the chokes for different types of game, but my favorite is my Winchester 1200 pump. It's an older gun having replaced the model 12, but with a full choke I can bring geese down as well as pheasants flying away at 50 yards with 2 shot. My other 12 is a Gazelle (Ruger) o/u double barrel. Shoot sixes through that for pheasants and you'll have your limit in no time! It's reall up to you, though on what gun you want. Good luck!

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