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< 16ga. General Discussion ~ Gun for 1st of September |
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Thu Aug 03, 2023 2:15 pm
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Joined: 15 Apr 2007
Posts: 9472
Location: Amarillo, Texas
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What shotgun will you be using for the 1st of September?
Our tradition is to use a 410 but this year that might change
as the DRY weather has limited our hunting areas
Mike |
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Thu Aug 03, 2023 6:37 pm
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Joined: 01 Oct 2007
Posts: 965
Location: Minnesota
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I take several guns and dove hunt 3-4 days. This year I’ll take a 16 ga wingmaster, Rizinni SXS 20 ga, Benelli Legacy 20 ga, and Rem 1100 28 ga. I just enjoy shooting different guns. I will shoot all of these and will decide which one(s) to shoot on any given hunt, depending on where we hunt.
I hunt in west central Ks. It’s been quite dry there and water sources are extremely scarce. However, I have access to two different small ponds that should be swarming with doves.
The 16 ga wingmaster is an early 1970s gun that I just picked up. It’s a 26”, IC, vent rib gun. It should be a great dove killer. |
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Thu Aug 03, 2023 7:40 pm
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Joined: 08 Feb 2009
Posts: 1322
Location: Western WA
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No doubt about it: The 16 x 8mm JRS combination gun. An ounce of 7 1/2 for the occasional dove, over 2800 ft lbs muzzle energy for the tough black bears out here. Grouse will be in season on the 15th and bear are already open. They travel the same logging trails and timber areas. And dare I forget cougar; the forests here are thick with them nowadays and the season is open. We’ll be ready for any and all.
Good Hunting
B.
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Fri Aug 04, 2023 6:28 am
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Joined: 27 Jun 2012
Posts: 1115
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I'll probably haul my 1939 A H Fox Special 30" barreled 16 ga out of the safe for the dove opener.
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_________________ An elderly gentleman, his faithful dogs, and a 16 ga SXS. All is right with the world. |
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Posted:
Fri Aug 04, 2023 7:58 am
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Joined: 30 Nov 2011
Posts: 1701
Location: Minnesota
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Ive never gone dove hunting but Ive already started the same agonizing over which guns to take to the MT prairies next month. |
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Fri Aug 04, 2023 8:34 am
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Joined: 10 Jul 2010
Posts: 356
Location: Ponchatoula, Louisiana
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Remington 870, .410 bore with modified choke and whatever I have left in my meager supply of shells.
BTW, what is that all about? I can get turkey, self defense, and buckshot but no bird shot.
Had to order some BOSS for WMA shooting.
Happy Hunting,
Chuck
Been a little warm down here in swamp mud country!!! |
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Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:38 am
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Joined: 21 Jan 2019
Posts: 49
Location: Indiana
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Agonizing between the Rem. 1148 or the Fox Sterlingworth, using bismuth.
The 1148 has been opened up to light mod, the Fox has IC and mod.
It's the unofficial opening of hunting season for me, although usually as hot as blazes in Indiana.
BD |
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I'd rather be using one of them right now. |
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Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:51 am
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Joined: 16 Jul 2015
Posts: 2127
Location: Hudson,Wy
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Probably the Cogswell 16 |
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Fri Aug 04, 2023 11:19 am
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Joined: 17 Mar 2017
Posts: 2817
Location: Endless Mountains of Pa
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Skeet,
Not much going on in September here in Pa, Grouse & Woodcock season starts in the weekend of October 15th. The L.C. Smith 16 gauge Silver Breech usually gets used opening day, along with the 1800's J.P. Sauer Grouse gun. I like to start opening day off right.
all the best,
Pine Creek/Dave
L.C. Smith Man
L.C. Smith 16 gauge Silver breech Grouse Gun.
J.P. Sauer 16 gauge Grouse Gun, built on the J.P Sauer 20 gauge frame.
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Last edited by Pine Creek/Dave on Fri Aug 04, 2023 8:59 pm; edited 1 time in total _________________ "L.C. Smith America's Best" - John Houchins
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Posted:
Fri Aug 04, 2023 12:35 pm
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Joined: 26 Jun 2005
Posts: 376
Location: North ID.
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It'll be a 16 ga, but not sure yet which one(s)! |
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Fri Aug 04, 2023 7:36 pm
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Joined: 09 Dec 2012
Posts: 699
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I have a Citori White Lightning (a new acquisition) that I am going to restock with a 525 stock (same as I am doing with the Hunter). If I can get it done by the 1st, I will take it. Of course, both Citoris are 16's.
Other wise, it will be one of my Ithaca 37 16ga guns as I have a stock that I reworked a few years ago that I can hold onto.
Due to the White Lightning having such an open grip curve, I can't grip the stock, however we got such a super deal on a gun that had hardly been fired (maybe a couple times) that we had to take it home. |
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Sat Aug 05, 2023 6:14 am
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Joined: 24 Jun 2013
Posts: 2069
Location: canandaigua - western n.y. (formerly deerhunter)
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that date is squirrels only here in NY -probably a 28ga ... early Geese opens then , depends on if any birds around - that'll be a 16ga ! |
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Sat Aug 05, 2023 7:49 am
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Joined: 09 Dec 2012
Posts: 699
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Squirrel and Dove open here on the 1st in Ohio. However, I am not going into the woods until we have a frost and some of the leaves and such are knocked down.
I will hit the areas the ODNR mow and brush hog for Dove.
My brother-in-law was infected with Lyme disease sitting on the porch, or walking in the yard. He didn't know he was bit by a tick. He was very very sick and was put into the hospital with it. This was down in the Salt Fork area.
My wife's cousin was bit by a tick and caught Lyme in Pa mowing her yard. They live in a "manicured HOA" type of place. No woods or trees, just grass.
It seems Lyme and other tick born diseases are getting much more prevalent and wide spread. |
_________________ dr = David R, not Dr. but thanks for the compliment, most folks just call me Dave |
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Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:49 am
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Joined: 22 May 2020
Posts: 273
Location: Ky
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This one with its original 27.5 in opened up to .018 for dove opener |
_________________ “Never use an ugly gun to kill a beautiful bird” |
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Sat Aug 05, 2023 10:16 am
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Joined: 17 Jan 2014
Posts: 1393
Location: Denver, Colorado
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Great looking Auto 5 and case! I wish I had a place to go for the dove opener here, but I just don't anymore. All my past "locations" have been either overrun or lost (mostly to development). When I finally get "fully retired", I guess I'll have to develop some new spots as I've got several good gun options I'd like to employ for that (from .410 to 12 bore). |
Last edited by Lloyd3 on Sat Aug 05, 2023 12:17 pm; edited 2 times in total _________________ 'Tis better to burn out than it is to rust...... |
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