Kevin J Legg

3 1/2" from a pump is probably similar to shooting slugs, uncomfortable in my opinion. I believe a quality auto properly maintained function fine even in frigid conditions. You definitely do need to keep them clean and use a light amount of the proper lube. I disagree that auto shooters flock shoot, you can do that with any type gun. I believe the lighter recoil allows me to recover more quickly for second and third shot. Bottom line is you need to know your gun and how to maintain it. With any type you choose the more you use it the better you will shoot it. Sent from my iPad using Lake Ontario United

870 is probably foolproof but the recoil using 3 or 31/2" shells is brutal. I shot an 1100 for years and tried an 11 87 supermag and the 1187 was junk until Remington replaced it with a new gun. Bought a Winchester SX3 and it just plain works. The Remingtons needed frequent cleaning and often hung up in cold weather while the Winchester just keeps shooting. It also handles 23/4', 3' and 31/2" shells which make it a very versatile gun with interchanging chocks. I've taken woodcock, grouse, rabbits, pigeons,duck, geese, turkey, pheasant, and sporting clays with it. Used it heavily for 4 years and had no breakdowns with only occasional cleaning. Personally I see no need for 10 gauge and generally shoot 3" rather than 31/2" shells and seem to do pretty well. Sent from my iPad using Lake Ontario United

Hand another good hunt with The Alan Hunter clan. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

I use my 18' Lund Alaskan and usually look for <1 footers. The boat handles 3' or more but it's not comfortable and one footers can quickly turn into 3 footers. I really don't feel had I handicapped when out among the big boats. Sent from my iPad using Lake Ontario United

Hunted with Gabe, Eric, Prof t, and Bailey the wonder dog this morning. After the first two flocks landed about 150 yards away we made a quick move and ended up shooting 31. A good shoot but could have been better if our original set has been on the X. Certainly not complaining as its always great to spend a morning with a great group of guys. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

Great shoot. They are fun to hunt, decoy well, fly hard, good dog work, no limits, and decent eating. Going to have to give them a try again soon as I haven't been in a couple years. Sent from my iPad using Lake Ontario United

Hunted on a good friends farm this morning. Been hunting with Alan Hinter for 40 years! When his sons were starting out they tagged along and today we had 4 grandkids. Geese worked perfectly and we ended up with 26 and lots of great memories! Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

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Got after them this morning in St Lawrence county. Three of us ended shooting 35 geese. Didn't get a photo of all of them as one friend had to leave early and took 15 birds. This photo only shows 20 geese but one did have some bling. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

Great cast and blast. We use to shoot a lot of pigeons when there were still small dairy farms in Jefferson County. Best shoot we has was 108 birds. I really think they are great eating. Hope to do a goose hunt on Thursday followed by and evening of walleye fishing. Sent from my iPad using Lake Ontario United

Nice eaters

Here's a fat 30" I released this morning.

Beauty

Rich D, I always appreciate your gracious sharing of information. Certainly understand your not wanting to get too specific and burn out a productive area. I have shared a great deal on SLR walleyes and have posted much less this summer due to excessive fishing pressure and many requests for more specific information. Lots of guys looking for shortcuts and don't want to put in the time needed to refine their techniques and find their own fish.

Way to go Justin. Bite has been on in SLR as well.