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Danny45 · January 5, 2002, 02:06 AM

I agree with everyone here. A few years ago, more than I'd like to admit, I was in the Air Force stationed in North Dakota. It was a duck hunter's paradise. Several of my buddies wanted me to take up the sport so I did. They all had 12's. I purchased a Ithica/SKB Model 900XL in 20 gauge. You'd have thought I committed the ultimate sin. Well, with 3 inch magnums in it, I got my limit (5) every day we went out. Much more consistant than my buddies and their superior 12's.

Now I have a Super Black Eagle in 12 gauge, and a Franchi O/U in 20 gauge. The Eagle is capable of taking anything you'd ever want to shoot with it. It's my "turkey gun". For everything else, I'll use the Franchi. It's such a pleasure to carry and shoot. It'll be my number one gun for everything from Pheasants to Bunnies.

January 5, 2002, 02:06 AM	#10
Danny45 Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2000 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 434	I agree with everyone here. A few years ago, more than I'd like to admit, I was in the Air Force stationed in North Dakota. It was a duck hunter's paradise. Several of my buddies wanted me to take up the sport so I did. They all had 12's. I purchased a Ithica/SKB Model 900XL in 20 gauge. You'd have thought I committed the ultimate sin. Well, with 3 inch magnums in it, I got my limit (5) every day we went out. Much more consistant than my buddies and their superior 12's. Now I have a Super Black Eagle in 12 gauge, and a Franchi O/U in 20 gauge. The Eagle is capable of taking anything you'd ever want to shoot with it. It's my "turkey gun". For everything else, I'll use the Franchi. It's such a pleasure to carry and shoot. It'll be my number one gun for everything from Pheasants to Bunnies. __________________ Danny