Do I really need a hunting shotgun?
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Sheepdog1968
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I think you will be fine. The choke determines the spread. Barrel length deterines velocity and though I haven't seen the data, I'm willing to bet you don't loose much velocity. Buy it an enjoy it. Down the road you can always get another barrel if you change your mind.
FWIW, I had my 30-30 lever aciton cut from 20" to 16.75". Velocity loss is on the order of 3%. I am much happier with the shorter barrel that delivers 97% of the velocity.
FWIW, I had my 30-30 lever aciton cut from 20" to 16.75". Velocity loss is on the order of 3%. I am much happier with the shorter barrel that delivers 97% of the velocity.
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Yes. I agree. As you describe it, certainly war. I cannot fault that.
For myself, HD is a couple of semi-auto pistols by the bed and and SKS in the corner.
Shotguns are sporting goods....obviously a difference in philosophy. Clay pigeons, Ruffed Grouse, Pheasant, Turkey.....they are the game.
Other game....coyotes, deer, boar.....still only three shots in PA.
My point, regarding the OP, is that buying a shotgun for what you are apt to do most is what makes the most sense. If a person does not hunt or shoot the clay games, then a "tactical" shotgun may be just the thing and still useful for play. If hunting is on the agenda regularly, then the tac gun may well still do just fine....though I like as light a gun as I can find....something in 12 and under six pounds. (Still useful for HD though No rounds past three but that is unavoidable in PA unless I want to have a gun that I don't use much...and I have not bought into heavy training for an unlikely situation. No criticism intended there.)
Pete
PS: Someone mentioned a 12 gauge with an extended magazine that goes seven pounds.....brand and model please.
Yes. I agree. As you describe it, certainly war. I cannot fault that.
For myself, HD is a couple of semi-auto pistols by the bed and and SKS in the corner.
Shotguns are sporting goods....obviously a difference in philosophy. Clay pigeons, Ruffed Grouse, Pheasant, Turkey.....they are the game.
Other game....coyotes, deer, boar.....still only three shots in PA.
My point, regarding the OP, is that buying a shotgun for what you are apt to do most is what makes the most sense. If a person does not hunt or shoot the clay games, then a "tactical" shotgun may be just the thing and still useful for play. If hunting is on the agenda regularly, then the tac gun may well still do just fine....though I like as light a gun as I can find....something in 12 and under six pounds. (Still useful for HD though No rounds past three but that is unavoidable in PA unless I want to have a gun that I don't use much...and I have not bought into heavy training for an unlikely situation. No criticism intended there.)
Pete
PS: Someone mentioned a 12 gauge with an extended magazine that goes seven pounds.....brand and model please.
Jason_W
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I use my Benelli Nova tactical for just about everything right now. With the ghost ring sights, it pitches slugs quite accurately at reasonable ranges and the sights are easily ignored when shooting at flying birds.
The short barrel length and OAL are a definite advantage in the thick stuff where ruffed grouse live.
Also, Shorter barrels tend to be better for slugs as they are stiffer. I think the term might be barrel harmonics or other sciency stuff.
The short barrel length and OAL are a definite advantage in the thick stuff where ruffed grouse live.
Also, Shorter barrels tend to be better for slugs as they are stiffer. I think the term might be barrel harmonics or other sciency stuff.
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