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bill k · January 1, 2005, 07:58 PM

Next duck season I've been asked to join a local duck club. I guess I need to get a new shot gun. Any reason to buy a new firearm is a good reason right?

I'm an avid deer and varmit hunter, but have been told my 22-250 or 7mm mag is not the firearm of choice. So what should I get. To get an idea how long it's been since I've duck hunted, steel shot was not required, 3 inch mag was as powerful as you could get, and I never even heard of a legal 10 guage.

I have a winchester ranger 12 guage and a remington wingmaster 12 guage, both only shoot 2 3/4 inch shells.

I prefer an auto with a starting budget of $500.00.

There are lots of geese in the area also.

Any suggestions?

January 1, 2005, 07:58 PM	#1
bill k Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2004 Location: Dog Creek, CA Posts: 457	Duck hunting choice Next duck season I've been asked to join a local duck club. I guess I need to get a new shot gun. Any reason to buy a new firearm is a good reason right? I'm an avid deer and varmit hunter, but have been told my 22-250 or 7mm mag is not the firearm of choice. So what should I get. To get an idea how long it's been since I've duck hunted, steel shot was not required, 3 inch mag was as powerful as you could get, and I never even heard of a legal 10 guage. I have a winchester ranger 12 guage and a remington wingmaster 12 guage, both only shoot 2 3/4 inch shells. I prefer an auto with a starting budget of $500.00. There are lots of geese in the area also. Any suggestions? Last edited by bill k; January 4, 2005 at 04:12 PM.