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.