Upland Shotgun

[JakeyBaby]

So this dog I have who will be 1 year old January 15th, has completely changed me and how I choose to spend my spare time. I have become addicted to following him around in the fields and getting him in the duck blind when possible! That being said I'm in the market for a new upland gun! Any recommendations on a good gun? I'm thinking I want something somewhat light in a 20 gauge...... but open to all ideas. Really not looking to drain my bank account but I am willing to put down some cash for something nice!

[Pappy]

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[scobar]

Not sure what draining the bank amount is but....Browning Citori 20G O/U new around $2,200, used no idea

[spinfly]

I use a CZ Upland Ultralight O/U  in 12 gauge, but also come in 20 gauge. Think it was around $650 new.  Weighs in at 6 lbs., 20 gauge will be slightly lighter.

[rod hog]

the CZs are nice for the money. side by side or the O/U

[JakeyBaby]

Leaning somewhat towards the Beretta a400.... any one running one of them?

[brucehookedup]

Look at the RETAY they are made in turkey with a better then bennelli inertia system.. They don't have the bennelli click ( misfire). They are light and come in many models, well worth the little cash they are. Kentucky gun company i got mine from.

[uplander]

I highly recommend a Franchi Affinity 20g with a 26” barrel. Light, fast, and a great value IMO. 
 

I have 2 20’s:  one that is my go-to upland gun and one that is a dedicated turkey gun. 
 

Same technology as a benelli for 60% of the cost.

 

 

[Gill-T]

I have a Remington 1100 in 20 gauge that is a joy to shoot. I like older guns. It helps to have an autoloader for birds like grouse and pheasant 

[Missdemeanor]

Just picked up a 20 O/U ....American Tactical ... Very light... Choke tubes... Really nice Turkish wood furniture.
Gun swings really nice... This weekend will be the first outing with it.
All the online reviews of this gun are really good... For $450 it's a pretty good value.


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[Norm Moser]

I have a winchester  xs3 20 ga. that I hunt pheasants with and love the gun for its weight and recoil.

[Gill-T]

Late season grouse, my browning Auto-5  12 gauge with modified choke gets the nod. More pellets. 

[JakeyBaby]

I'm still undecided on getting and auto or O/U. Just keep going back and forth. It's going to be strictly for upland so I'm leaning towards an O/U for weight and easy of carrying. But man there are a couple auto's I've fallen in love with!

[Gill-T]

Get both. 

[JakeyBaby]

That's what I'm thinking......

[scobar]

U/O my pick, in all the grouse hunting I have done using Grman shorthairs, never once has there been a chance for more that 2 shots, there long gone by then. For water birds it's another story where your sitting still so the heavier gun is not a big deal. I haven't hunted water birds in decades but last I knew 3 shot gun was all your allowed were the U/O would still be a good use. 

20G Browning Citori, 3" mag, 27"

[Cody191]

Around here where there’s one grouse there’s usually more. Definitely not uncommon to empty a 3 round tube. I hunt with a Remington model 1100 in 28 ga. I grew up with them and it’s like a part of my body at this point. I just shoot it well. Don’t know your experience level but I definitely prefer the people I hunt with to have over under if there novice hunters. Safer for me and my dog.


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[Cletus]

Hey, finally a topic I can contribute to.

I hunted pheasants in Nebraska and South Dakota for 35 yrs. 

Guns (all 12 gauges with no. 5 shot);

started with a Remington 1100 - too  heavy

Ithaca M87 - I wasn't coordinated enough to pump the next shell into the chamber.

Franchi semi auto - light, but jammed all the time

Settled on a Beretta AL390 semi-auto with screw-in chokes. Very reliable. I still have it and use it occasionally for pheasant hunting in NY.

Hardly ever saw an over and under in the field.

Dogs;

springer spaniel - couldn't keep up with him (wild birds prefer to run)

Brittanys - too much hair. Too short in tall grass.

German Shorthairs - there is nothing like hunting over a pointer. Perfect height. White color help find them when on point in tall grass.

Join NAVHDA and train your dog to whoa. Use a shock collar with beeper modes.

Hope this helps

 

 

[JakeyBaby]

Awsome stuff! It's definitely addicting with a pointer, nothing better. If I can find one..... I think this is it.....

[dremarquis]

i've hunted ducks and pheasants and rabbits with an 1187 for 30 years, but it's not the fastest-swinging gun. I would love to get a lighter 12 ga O/U. I'm no gunhead, so i've never even heard of CV. What do most of you think of the CZ Upland Ultralight O/U?

thanks!

andre

[spinfly]

I have had one for several years and am very happy with it. Not afraid to carry through brush and brambles and worry about scratching it up like on a high dollar gun. Has extractors, not ejectors, but not an issue for me. Neve r had any issues with it. At least before buying it, see if you can find one to see if it fits, and swing it.

[tuffishooker]

Many in our hunt club use an O/U for field use ! I use my 12 gauge for ducks and geese but others may differ ! If money is an issue a Remington 870 can do it all at a low price !

[Miss em]

i have a few A400s and love them.  I have a light model that I use for bird hunting.  checkout the Ultralight model that is out now.  probably comparable to mine.  Basically nil on recoil and a pleasure to carry chasing birds. That upland version looks sweet.  i don’t have that one!

Edited March 2, 2022 by Miss em

[JakeyBaby]

I just wish I could find one! Has not been easy.

[janz]

Browning BSS20, find a nice used one and pay 1500-2000 for it and you won't be sorry,

Yes it shoots 3" mags nicely.  Holds its value as they keep going up yr after yr.