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Any duck/small game hunters?

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FatWhore
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Looking in to getting my first shotgun very soon. I want to do some trap, but mainly to duck hunt. Ive done some research and found that the Remington 870 is basically the main gun out there. Ive also seen the Mossberg 570 and seemed to like some of the features better (loading shells, safety postion, and looks). What did you guys have for your first duck gun?
Jun 30 2013 8:55PM
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ALMIGHTYSOSA
Posts: 2800 - Karma: 2,102
I killed a ant once
Jun 30 2013 11:10PM
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profa_212
Posts: 8950 - Karma: 36,506
My dad owns an 870, and he seems to love it. Great gun...never seems to jam. Can't really comment on it personally though. But if you have any questions about a Benelli nova....hmu
Jun 30 2013 11:44PM
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Darth.Maul
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870 wingmaster. Its a polished up version of the 870 and has been my main trap/bird gun for years. Can shoot 47-48 out of 50 consistently and has worked great for birds with a quick change of the choke.
Jun 30 2013 11:47PM
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Spicy.Cat
Posts: 479 - Karma: 706
I have an 870 pump for deer and bird hunting, great gun, i recommend it.
Jun 30 2013 11:50PM
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J-T
Posts: 269 - Karma: 697
I hunt pheasants with my dad and I've used the 870 since I was in 8th grade, I love that thing. Never had anything near to a problem with its performance.
Jun 30 2013 11:52PM
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chicken
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I like the 870 more than the 500. also you shouldn't kill ducks.
Jun 30 2013 11:52PM
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JahFeels
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I've got an 870 but haven't had the chance to shoot it yet

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chicken
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Jun 30 2013 11:58PM
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7springsprod
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I have a remi 870. I'm probably close to 2,000 shells going through that gun and the thing has never jammed on me. Its a fun gun, got my first turkey with it and a couple dozen ducks. Those little bastards are hard to hit, but waterfowl is so fun.
Jul 1 2013 12:27AM
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iFlip
Posts: 4544 - Karma: 19,137
The Remington 870 and the Mossberg 835 are just about equal, both in price and performance. Take a look at both. The Mossberg 500 is a bit less gun than the 870 I believe. I own an 835 for turkeys and love it.
Jul 1 2013 12:30AM
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chicken
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the 535 is just a 500 that can take a 3.5" shell. A regular 870 can't do that, you need to buy the magnum one whatever it's called.
Jul 1 2013 1:02AM
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KrazyistKarl
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I'm looking to go boar hunting, is this considered small game? if so can I kill it with my gamo pellet gun?
Jul 1 2013 2:07AM
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chicken
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Jul 1 2013 2:09AM
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iFlip
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Jul 1 2013 2:38AM
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MattWeiss
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My first gun was a winchester 1300, and 11 years later I still use it everytime I go duck and goose hunting.  Look into the winchester sxp, the new version.  Its lighter than the 870 and just as reliable, and will probably cost you less too.  You'll thank me later after it proves itself in the field
Jul 1 2013 12:31PM
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liftedresearcher
Posts: 1140 - Karma: 1,775
i use a 20 gauge browning auto 5 for grouse and pheasant and then a 12 ga 870 wingmaster for ducks/geese.love both guns, but love the auto 5 so much more.
Jul 1 2013 12:40PM
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corona
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let's be honest though. any shotgun you buy from a big name company is going to prove itself in the field.
Jul 1 2013 12:42PM
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MattWeiss
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you also don't need a 3.5" shell unless you are late season goose hunting and whant a little extra range....
Jul 1 2013 12:44PM
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profa_212
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I have used a 3.5 when late season pheasant hunting....just to get that extra range. But my gun is also a 20g
Jul 1 2013 1:12PM
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FatWhore
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fine then ill shoot some chickens
Jul 1 2013 2:08PM
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chicken
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you should only shoot animals in self-defense. If a chicken intimidates you that much then go for it.
Jul 1 2013 2:14PM
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