Turkeygirl Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Hey ladies, wondering what gun, specifically shotgun, do you shoot? I currently shoot one and my only gun, a Mossberg 500 20 gauge that I got used when I started hunting 9 years ago. I think it may be time soon for a new shotgun...I feel like it isn't shooting as well as it used to. I like Mossbergs but was wondering about Remington, etc.. My current gun I hunt deer, turkey and small game with, I just switch out chokes, so if I got a new gun, I'd want to use it for all three or maybe just deer and turkey. And I want to stick with a 20 gauge. Do you shoot and "average" size gun or a youth sized gun? Mine is the regular Mossberg 500, and I almost think f it was shorter, it'd be better. So let me hear what you ladies shoot and any ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I have no idea Ruth. I don't use it but there's one in the gun cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted January 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Well I'm interested to hear what other ladies use...but the Remington 870 Express Combo looks good...or a Mossberg. I want a thumbhole stock...but those are pricey,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntinDiva Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 i have a remington .20 gauge, that my dad modified for me, and i have a remington .20 gauge tactical shotgun, i am very pleased with both of them, and there is practically no recoil!!!!! -Cheyenne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I have two shotguns that I use mainly. Remington Model 870 SPS-T 20-Gauge Camo - I use this one mainly for turkey, but I have a modified choke and #6 upland shells that I use in it for small game/upland hunting sometimes. This gun is not a youth gun, but is build smaller than other Model 870 turkey guns. It fits me perfectly and recoil is minimal. Remington Model 870 Express .410 - I use this for small game and upland. This gun doesn't have screw-in chokes and the barrel is a Full choke. I love this gun and the recoil is not noticable at all. This gun is pretty old I don't think they offer the Model 870 Express in .410 anymore. I currently don't have any shotguns that are setup to hunt deer with slugs. If I was to run out right now and pick a gun specifically for deer hunting it'd be either a Remington Model 870 Express Shurshot Synthetic Cantilever 20-Gauge, Remington Model 870 Express Synthetic Deer 20-Gauge, or Mossberg 500 Slugster 20-Gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinch314 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I shoot a Westernfield 30-30 but I want to get either a 30-06 or a .308 for longer distance shooting. I mainly deer hunt sooooooooooooo thats why I shoot these guns. Ive never shot a shotgun, Ive never bird hunted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntingInMaine Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I love my mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag 12 gauge. I only use it for turkey hunting, but it gets the job done every time. It is full size, but both my 12 year old son and I shoot it with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 I have several shotguns. My new one is the Mossberg 535 camo 12ga pump. I also have a Browning 12 Ga. B.S.P and a Remington Sportsman 56 semi-auto 12ga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 i use a mossberg 500 12 guage shotgun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Mossburg 500 12 ga and 20 ga. The 12 is a youth that I use for slug season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlGirl Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 I turkey hunt with a Remington Express Magnum 12 ga. It's got some "kick" but I like it because it's small and easy to get around with. I've got a Patternmaster choke and TruGlo sites on it. I deer hunt with a Thompson Center ProHunter 7mm-08. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterfowler_gal Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 The great thing these days is that technology and specifics available on guns make a shotgun fit a lady hunter a lot easier. Making for better recoil, better comfort, improved consistency and that creates an overall better experience shooting shotguns. My go to gun is a Winchester Super X3. They are really lightweight. It is the fastest firing semi-auto on the market today. Also, I usually pack a back up on big waterfowl trips. My Browning Gold Hunters are excellent shotguns too. I have a specific turkey gun with a 24" barrel but I use it for waterfowl also. Shorter barrel makes it easier for me to swing and especially manuver if I am hunting out of a boat blind, pit or ground blind. There is a lot of great guns on the market. It all depends what fits and feels good to you. Now over and unders...that's a whole other story in itself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest swmnk9training Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 I shoot a Remington 870 Express Magnum 12 ga pump for everything. I'm looking at getting a new Beretta 12 ga semi-auto for next year though. I also have a Remington 870 Express 16 ga pump in the cabinet. I love the 870's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Javabird17 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 12 ga Beretta Extrema 2 20 ga Benelli Montefeltro.. Very nice!! 20 ga Remington 870 Remington .308 Savage .17 with the accutrigger.. again.. spoiled with the accutrigger Browning .410 Howa .270 TC .50 cal encore muzzleloader. Love the thumbhole.. Little heavy.. I may trade in for a pro hunter.. Mr. Java has one and I like the way it fits in my hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisha Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 For squirrel hunting I shoot a Browning A-5 Sweet 16. Boy, does that thing get babied...! Still looks brand new too! When it comes to waterfowl, I shoot a Browning Silver 12 gauge. Talk about a nice gun.... lethal as all get out. The first year I went after the seaducks, I shot my fiance's Browning Gold 10 gauge! Too bad it's so heavy.. I'd use that baby all the time. With the extra weight, it doesn't kick nearly as much as my Silver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildside Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Hey ladies, wondering what gun, specifically shotgun, do you shoot? Franchi 620. It feels comfortable and is nice to handle. Real smooth. I prefer bow, but when I shoot this, I do like it - for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiteRunner Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Mossberg 500 20gauge - Youth Model. It's a very nice little gun and I use it for both deer and turkey. It could use a little more power but it manages to leave it's mark. I used my mom's Mossberg 500 20guage before it, it wasn't the youth model and was a little more clumbersom to carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozarkgal Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I have always shot a mossburg 500 20ga would not trade it for any other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossygoose Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 My 12 year old daughter shoots the following. Winchester Model 70 Featherweight 270WSM. Savage ML-II Muzzleloader. Remington 870 20 gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksheephuntress Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I use my .338 browning A-bolt for everything except sheep, and varmint. The .22 is essential on the trapline...and for calling coyote, and for hunting ptarmigan and grouse. Remington is an excellent brand,I feel...both on the range, and in the field.....I know there are many shotgun seasons down there...but is it shotgun only????(for deer??)....give the .270 and 7mm calibers a try. The long-range, flat trajectories of these ballistics have proven their worth to many sheep and goat hunters up here,even for 300-450 yd range shots. it would be an excellent size caliber for deer, it would seem; .....Then, there are the .50 and .54 cal. muzzleloaders......the smell is exciting and intoxicating to me.(plus, the delay...if shooting flintlock)... By the way....since I am pretty ignorant about shotguns....how do you get all those little annoying bits of shot out when dressing??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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