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Dave McC · August 9, 2000, 05:56 PM

OOooo KKKkkk, let's get started...

You need a 10 ga like Custer needed more Sioux. The big 10 is a specialized waterfowl gun, for those that can handle it. And, in the uplands for game no bigger than Pheasant, it's like using a 458 Winchester on gophers. Besides being hernia inducing heavy, the recoil is on the uh, stout side..

In fact, a 12 ga shooting 2 3/4" loads might be close to optimum for most shooting, with the 3" jobs for big geese in late season when shots are a bit longer.

Sorry, the only reason for 3 1/2" 12s I can see is to sell more bad shots new shotguns.

I suggest you get yourself down to a range. Introduce yourself to some shooters and ask if you can swing their shotguns. You'll get LOTS of opinions and maybe find a shotgun that works for you.

And,speaking of opinions,I think a good used 870 Remington will fill your personal bill nicely.

August 9, 2000, 05:56 PM	#4
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	OOooo KKKkkk, let's get started... You need a 10 ga like Custer needed more Sioux. The big 10 is a specialized waterfowl gun, for those that can handle it. And, in the uplands for game no bigger than Pheasant, it's like using a 458 Winchester on gophers. Besides being hernia inducing heavy, the recoil is on the uh, stout side.. In fact, a 12 ga shooting 2 3/4" loads might be close to optimum for most shooting, with the 3" jobs for big geese in late season when shots are a bit longer. Sorry, the only reason for 3 1/2" 12s I can see is to sell more bad shots new shotguns. I suggest you get yourself down to a range. Introduce yourself to some shooters and ask if you can swing their shotguns. You'll get LOTS of opinions and maybe find a shotgun that works for you. And,speaking of opinions,I think a good used 870 Remington will fill your personal bill nicely.