What is your favorite shotgun? - Page 2

Brian48 · June 1, 2010, 04:21 PM

Remington 870P. This was standard issue for me when I was in the USMC and also with the State Dept when I was on embassy duty.

PJR · June 1, 2010, 08:56 PM

Perazzi MX8 Sporting.

stegmaier · June 1, 2010, 09:17 PM

Any double, 12 Ga, splinter forend, double triggers, and I'm happy....stegmaier

spyderdude · June 2, 2010, 07:41 AM

The Remington 870 Wingmaster

kx592 · June 2, 2010, 08:13 AM

Id be the first to put down franchi I-12

Fits me beautifully, smooth, and reliable.

oneounceload · June 2, 2010, 01:58 PM

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Perazzi MX8 Sporting.

That's on MY wish list.............along with the MX20/8 in 28..........anyone have a spare winning lotto ticket they don't need?.........

PJR · June 2, 2010, 07:20 PM

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That's on MY wish list.............along with the MX20/8 in 28..........anyone have a spare winning lotto ticket they don't need?.........

I agree on the 28 gauge. A couple years after I acquired the MX8 I sold two Winchester 101s (three barrel skeet set and a Diamond Grade 28), a Beretta 682, a Citori Feather XS and a Krieghoff Model 32 and ordered the MX8/20 in 28 gauge. No regrets at all.

HunterT · June 2, 2010, 08:07 PM

My dad's 12 gauge, pump, Western Field(never heard of that brand) shotgun. Why do I like it. It works and it's been with him(dad) quite awhile.

Buzzcook · June 2, 2010, 08:18 PM

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Western Field(never heard of that brand)

That's the store brand for Montgomery Ward. Just as with other places they had their brand stamped on guns made by several different gun makers.

I have a Montgomery Ward made by Savage/Stevens. It's a solid gun that still works even though it's about eighty years old.

Buying store brands is a great way to get good guns for less.

dukeofurl · June 2, 2010, 09:38 PM

Benelli M1, remarkably reliable and cleaning it is as easy as putting a patch through the barrel. It's awesome.

Dave McC · June 2, 2010, 11:00 PM

Jeez, I can only pick ONE!!?....

Can I mention maybe six? 5 870s for anything but clays and the Beretta O/U for evil little Frizbees......

harrydog · June 3, 2010, 03:17 PM

Most any Benelli semi-auto. M1, M2, SBE, Cordoba, etc.

BANG · June 3, 2010, 04:01 PM

I no longer own my once favorite shotgun. Sold it many years ago. It was a 16 ga, pump, Chicago Arms. It had a stright stock and a hammer. Don't know what choke it was chamberd in, but it downed many Pheasants in the 1950's

KingEdward · June 3, 2010, 04:41 PM

my moss 500 20 gauge camo is probably my fav

darkgael · June 3, 2010, 05:56 PM

Favorite shotgun. Well, right now.....my favorite hunting gun is an antique. It's an old Parker SXS field gun, a VH. I treat it gently and hunt with RMC brass hulls loaded with SR7625 and 1 1/8oz shot - a very low pressure load that gives me better than 70% at the 30 yards I use for patterning. Our PA grouse rarely allow a shot longer than that.
Now that I've started in on this Trap shooting business, my favorites may change. I've been using a Weatherby (SKB) Orion field gun, 20 ga., and my scores are getting better. Maybe another gun in the offing fairly soon.
Pete

zippy13 · June 3, 2010, 06:19 PM

darkgael,
Pete, my friend, I suspect you'll soon be shooting a new trap specific gun and higher scores.

usmcgundog · June 3, 2010, 08:19 PM

Beretta A391 Xtrema2!

Gunplummer · June 4, 2010, 03:18 AM

Revelation .410 bolt action

natman · June 4, 2010, 04:10 AM

8 shot Mossberg 500 with the Mossberg Ghost Ring sights for HD, Winchester 00 buck:

This is my turkey gun, Mossberg 500, 20" bbl, X-Factor choke, Winchester 3", 2 oz #4s. I also use this with a 28" barrel for ducks:

My upland gun, Franchi Renaissance, very light and the gel recoil pad really works. 12 ga 2 3/4" Winchester #6s:

Scout · June 7, 2010, 07:45 AM

I was recently toying with the idea of getting a new gun for the house. Instead, I broke out my old Savage 67L 12 ga. It has a parkerized finish, 6 shots and a 28 in. barrel. I found it, covered in dust, on a Tampa gunstore's shelf about 20 years ago. It has been a fine shooter with buckshot, squirrel shot and it even keeps a foster slug in a 3 in circle at 50 yards. It's a real all rounder. My second choice would be my Winchester Model 12 in 20 gauge that my dad left me.

SR420 · June 7, 2010, 07:54 AM

My favorite is the the one I purchased new in 1993

HK/Benelli M1 Super 90 with pistol grip and ghost ring sights.
Off hand head shots on pumpkins sitting 100 yards away is easy with slugs.

50-BMG · June 7, 2010, 11:17 AM

I like the browning gold chamberd in 2 3/4 &3in it shoots smooth when i go duck hunting my shoulder never gets sore.

lucky-gunner · June 7, 2010, 12:08 PM

I would have to vote for the 500 Mossberg 12ga. I own a Saiga 12 but it just feels odd to hunt with. You have to love the price for the performance of the Mossberg.

Happy Shooting

matrxx · June 9, 2010, 12:55 PM

I've been playing around with Winchester 1300 D ,I have no problem with speed,tactical ...

Jack O'Conner · June 9, 2010, 01:06 PM

This photo is from an auction site. Years ago, I had an Ithaca SuperSingle like this one in 20 gauge. It was very light, pointed well, hit right where it should, and was fast to re-load. I toppled a lot of S. Dakota pheasants with it in 1970's.

But it was traded off and I've missed it ever since.

Jack

June 3, 2010, 04:41 PM	#39
KingEdward Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2009 Location: The Volunteer State Posts: 439	my moss 500 20 gauge camo is probably my fav __________________ "It'll happen fast once I start" - Charlie Waite

June 3, 2010, 05:56 PM	#40
darkgael Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2006 Location: Homes in Brooklyn, NY and in Pennsylvania. Posts: 5,473	Favorite Favorite shotgun. Well, right now.....my favorite hunting gun is an antique. It's an old Parker SXS field gun, a VH. I treat it gently and hunt with RMC brass hulls loaded with SR7625 and 1 1/8oz shot - a very low pressure load that gives me better than 70% at the 30 yards I use for patterning. Our PA grouse rarely allow a shot longer than that. Now that I've started in on this Trap shooting business, my favorites may change. I've been using a Weatherby (SKB) Orion field gun, 20 ga., and my scores are getting better. Maybe another gun in the offing fairly soon. Pete __________________ “Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports ... all others are games.” Ernest Hemingway ... NRA Life Member

June 7, 2010, 07:45 AM	#45
Scout Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 510	I was recently toying with the idea of getting a new gun for the house. Instead, I broke out my old Savage 67L 12 ga. It has a parkerized finish, 6 shots and a 28 in. barrel. I found it, covered in dust, on a Tampa gunstore's shelf about 20 years ago. It has been a fine shooter with buckshot, squirrel shot and it even keeps a foster slug in a 3 in circle at 50 yards. It's a real all rounder. My second choice would be my Winchester Model 12 in 20 gauge that my dad left me. __________________ God bless the U.S. Cavalry

June 7, 2010, 07:54 AM	#46
SR420 Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 3,336	My favorite is the the one I purchased new in 1993 HK/Benelli M1 Super 90 with pistol grip and ghost ring sights. Off hand head shots on pumpkins sitting 100 yards away is easy with slugs. __________________ The History and Development of the M14 EBR

June 7, 2010, 12:08 PM	#48
lucky-gunner Member Join Date: January 11, 2010 Location: USA Posts: 16	Mossberg 500 I would have to vote for the 500 Mossberg 12ga. I own a Saiga 12 but it just feels odd to hunt with. You have to love the price for the performance of the Mossberg. Happy Shooting __________________ 9mm Ammo - 45 ACP Ammo - 40 S&W Ammo - 380 ACP Ammo - Reloading Primers - And More Ammo + Reloading Supplies!

June 1, 2010, 04:21 PM	#26
Brian48 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2001 Location: Boston, People's Republic of MA Posts: 1,616	Remington 870P. This was standard issue for me when I was in the USMC and also with the State Dept when I was on embassy duty.

June 1, 2010, 08:56 PM	#27
PJR Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2000 Posts: 1,127	Perazzi MX8 Sporting.

June 1, 2010, 09:17 PM	#28
stegmaier Member Join Date: March 23, 2010 Posts: 16	Any double, 12 Ga, splinter forend, double triggers, and I'm happy....stegmaier

June 2, 2010, 07:41 AM	#29
spyderdude Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2006 Posts: 579	The Remington 870 Wingmaster

June 2, 2010, 08:13 AM	#30
kx592 Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2009 Posts: 645	Id be the first to put down franchi I-12 Fits me beautifully, smooth, and reliable.

June 2, 2010, 08:07 PM	#33
HunterT Member Join Date: June 2, 2010 Posts: 18	My dad's 12 gauge, pump, Western Field(never heard of that brand) shotgun. Why do I like it. It works and it's been with him(dad) quite awhile.

June 2, 2010, 09:38 PM	#35
dukeofurl Member Join Date: May 20, 2004 Posts: 28	Benelli M1, remarkably reliable and cleaning it is as easy as putting a patch through the barrel. It's awesome.

June 2, 2010, 11:00 PM	#36
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Jeez, I can only pick ONE!!?.... Can I mention maybe six? 5 870s for anything but clays and the Beretta O/U for evil little Frizbees......

June 3, 2010, 03:17 PM	#37
harrydog Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2000 Posts: 283	Most any Benelli semi-auto. M1, M2, SBE, Cordoba, etc.

June 3, 2010, 04:01 PM	#38
BANG Member Join Date: March 13, 2010 Location: PA Posts: 69	I no longer own my once favorite shotgun. Sold it many years ago. It was a 16 ga, pump, Chicago Arms. It had a stright stock and a hammer. Don't know what choke it was chamberd in, but it downed many Pheasants in the 1950's

June 3, 2010, 06:19 PM	#41
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	darkgael, Pete, my friend, I suspect you'll soon be shooting a new trap specific gun and higher scores.

June 3, 2010, 08:19 PM	#42
usmcgundog Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 26	Beretta A391 Xtrema2!

June 4, 2010, 03:18 AM	#43
Gunplummer Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2010 Location: South East Pa. Posts: 3,364	Revelation .410 bolt action

June 4, 2010, 04:10 AM	#44
natman Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2008 Posts: 2,607	8 shot Mossberg 500 with the Mossberg Ghost Ring sights for HD, Winchester 00 buck: This is my turkey gun, Mossberg 500, 20" bbl, X-Factor choke, Winchester 3", 2 oz #4s. I also use this with a 28" barrel for ducks: My upland gun, Franchi Renaissance, very light and the gel recoil pad really works. 12 ga 2 3/4" Winchester #6s:

June 7, 2010, 11:17 AM	#47
50-BMG Member Join Date: June 6, 2010 Posts: 18	I like the browning gold chamberd in 2 3/4 &3in it shoots smooth when i go duck hunting my shoulder never gets sore.

June 9, 2010, 12:55 PM	#49
matrxx Member Join Date: September 17, 2007 Location: Houston,T.X Posts: 31	I've been playing around with Winchester 1300 D ,I have no problem with speed,tactical ...

June 9, 2010, 01:06 PM	#50
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Manatee County, Florida Posts: 1,976	This photo is from an auction site. Years ago, I had an Ithaca SuperSingle like this one in 20 gauge. It was very light, pointed well, hit right where it should, and was fast to re-load. I toppled a lot of S. Dakota pheasants with it in 1970's. But it was traded off and I've missed it ever since. Jack __________________ Fire up the grill! Deer hunting IS NOT catch and release.