The Shotgun Thread

[beaglebriar]

Easier said than done for me. I shot pistol competitively, and was a Marine, so some things are hard wired at this point. I still have fun, just use more shells is all. I can't bring myself to focus on the target.

Old habits are definitely hard to break. I’ve tried shooting with both eyes open and it just doesn’t work for me. I was taught to shoot right handed but I’m actually left handed and left eye dominant. I have to shoot a pistol left handed though… can’t hit shiit with my right. Lol

 

[greystone mountain man]

I can shoot pistol and rifle well, I try to aim a shotgun the same way as rifle and pistol. Front sight/bead in focus, target blurry. Doesn't work with a shotgun. Could learn, but I am afraid I would lose the other two. So I use more shells for less birds come dove season. It is what it is.

Take the bead off

 

[Lnk]

Take the bead off

I would probably not shoot as the sights aren't aligned. I need a good sight picture to shoot. I am just going to have to suck at shotgunning I think. Not a big deal, I have plenty of shells. Lol

 

[greystone mountain man]

I started shooting sxs,I love them haven't shot a pump or semi auto since.they are easier for me to line up with.

 

[ammoaddict]

Old habits are definitely hard to break. I’ve tried shooting with both eyes open and it just doesn’t work for me. I was taught to shoot right handed but I’m actually left handed and left eye dominant. I have to shoot a pistol left handed though… can’t hit shiit with my right. Lol

It's hard for me to keep both eyes open too. I used to be above average with a shotgun but not so much anymore.

 

[av8or3]

It's hard for me to keep both eyes open too. I used to be above average with a shotgun but not so much anymore.

I shoot everything with both eyes open. Rifle, pistol and shotgun. I know folks who shoot with one eye but I need ‘em both!

 

[full chizel]

I was taught to shoot with both open

 

[Lnk]

I was taught to shoot with both open

Depends what I am shooting, and how much time I have. Mostly shoot with both eyes open, but precision requires non dominant eye closed.

 

[mainer_in_ak]

Running a bps upland special 12 gauge. Short 22" barrel. Screwed in the improved cylinder choke. Lotta rib pitch(high shot pattern), so I can nestle bead under a flying bird and not loose sight. That rib pitch also helps breneke black magic slugs hit dead on at 75 yards.

It has been my only shotgun for 9 years. It's so familiar to me, I've no need for anything else. It has NEVER malfunctioned.

Mostly bustin brush for Ruffed, Sharptail and Spruce grouse:

After spooking a couple grizzly, I extended the mag capacity:

 

[av8or3]

“After spooking a couple grizzly, I extended the mag capacity:”

I saw an episode of Texas Game Wardens (or something like that) where a fellow was issued a ticket for being able to slip 4 shells in his shotgun.
I know Federal Migratory Game Regulations only allow 3 total in the shotgun when hunting those birds. It was a $256 ticket and they took his gun. I don’t know if he got it back. He was hunting ducks. Gun has to be plugged to allow only 3 total.

 

[Loony661]

“After spooking a couple grizzly, I extended the mag capacity:”

I saw an episode of Texas Game Wardens (or something like that) where a fellow was issued a ticket for being able to slip 4 shells in his shotgun.
I know Federal Migratory Game Regulations only allow 3 total in the shotgun when hunting those birds. It was a $256 ticket and they took his gun. I don’t know if he got it back. He was hunting ducks. Gun has to be plugged to allow only 3 total.

That only applies to waterfowl hunting. Mag capacity doesn’t matter when hunting anything else.

Edit: At least here in Minnesota it doesn’t.

 

[Da dog man]

Remington 1148 in 20gauge is my go to for upland no vent rib no screw in chokes. The original kinetic auto. Also in KY you can only have 3 in the gun on rabbit not sure about dove or quail. But hell by #4 ur just making noise anyhow

 

[ammoaddict]

That only applies to waterfowl hunting. Mag capacity doesn’t matter when hunting anything else.

Edit: At least here in Minnesota it doesn’t.

Same in NC, federal migratory game birds. 3 shot capacity.

 

[Hoser]

In Ontario it’s 3 total in the gun hunting anything period.

 

[Lnk]

That only applies to waterfowl hunting. Mag capacity doesn’t matter when hunting anything else.

Edit: At least here in Minnesota it doesn’t.

We have a 3 shot limit for doves.

 

[av8or3]

I was just reading about this and something very important was brought up. If you are out hunting (something besides waterfowl) with a shotgun that holds more than three rounds, and find yourself on federal lands (or near migratory routes used by birds) you will be cited no matter what excuse you have. These fellows take their job very seriously and will let the judge sort it out.

 

[av8or3]

Also read that in Georgia hunting with a suppressor is illegal on public lands. Thats just not right. You can hunt with one on your own property or someone else’s with their permission.

 

[Lnk]

Also read that in Georgia hunting with a suppressor is illegal on public lands. Thats just not right. You can hunt with one on your own property or someone else’s with their permission.
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Suppressor laws in this country are wacked, legislators are afraid of them because of how silent they are in the movies. Should not even be regulated.

 

[Canadian farm boy]

Got my new turkey rig ready to go. Just need the weather to cooperate and I can get out and see how she shoots.
Winchester SX4

 

[edisto]

Best memory I have with the 870 was showing up to a sporting clay shoot that was put on by my employer. We got put into groups of 4 to walk the course; I was paired with another machinist and two of our salesmen. One salesman had a beautiful higher grade Browning Citori, and the other a Kolar (if you don't know Kolar shotguns, think of the money you would spend on a Citori and quadruple it.) Both salesmen were upset that they had to shoot with "the poors" as the one put it, as my fellow machinist had an older Ithaca semi-auto and I had my trusty 870 Express. As we were waiting to get on the course they did nothing but talk about their shotguns and how much better they were in every aspect, and that we should really upgrade for "next years event." Citori guy was beginning to irritate me.

My daughter's middle name is "Citori", but my go to is also an 870 Express. I have nothing bad to say about it, and I'm convinced I could leave it in the pond between duck seasons and it would still work.