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70extreme · January 26, 2011, 09:30 AM

I just bought an 870. I have shot Benellis for the last 20 years.

I have taken my 870 out for skeet, sporting clays, and duck hunting. I have found that I am not near as good at hitting pairs in the gun games or multiple birds hunting. The margin in speed between the two guns is substantial.

Is there any hope with practice? Can a pump guy compete or am I wasting my time? I am debating on going back to the Benelli for hunting and games and converting my 870 to a home defense gun.

January 26, 2011, 09:30 AM	#1
70extreme Member Join Date: November 19, 2010 Posts: 33	Can a pump guy be as good as a semiauto guy? I just bought an 870. I have shot Benellis for the last 20 years. I have taken my 870 out for skeet, sporting clays, and duck hunting. I have found that I am not near as good at hitting pairs in the gun games or multiple birds hunting. The margin in speed between the two guns is substantial. Is there any hope with practice? Can a pump guy compete or am I wasting my time? I am debating on going back to the Benelli for hunting and games and converting my 870 to a home defense gun.