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<blockquote data-quote="manitou" data-source="post: 1797092" data-attributes="member: 105280"><p>X1000 what tierra said above. Good suggestions. I have (had) a shotgun fetish and have bird and small game hunted multiple states over the past 45 years, including turkey, sharptail, dusky grouse, hungarian partridge, chuckar, quail, prairie chicken and pheasant... as-well-as waterfowl. I absolutely love my double guns, but a lot can be said for a good gas gun for an all rounder. The SBEs do recoil more than a gas gun... I sold mine because of that ( neck spinal fusion). Keep in mind a double gun will not have any recoil reduction (absorption, or whatever you want to label it) either.</p><p>Save the 3.5" for heavy waterfowl hunting, otherwise you don't need one. Still don't need one for waterfowl either IMO. Research patterns and forcing cones, etc. Research and "experts" show that a 3.5" can hinder your pattern just a bit when shooting 2 3/4", although I never tested this.</p><p>I really like the Browning autos and have one that has literally killed uncountable birds and clay pigeons... thousands of rounds, without a single hiccup.</p><p>I also have a love for the 20 ga because of the ease of carry when covering 5-10 miles a day hunting. I have multiple 12s and 20s... but the 20s are just neat.</p><p>Yes, shotgun fit is EVERYTHING when wingshooting. It should be a natural extension of your body, much like one of your arms and hands. To check for fit, quickly mount the gun with your eyes closed, as if getting ready to shoot a bird. Open your eyes. You should be already sighted down the barrel/rib without adjusting. Do this many times with each gun you look at. One or more will stand out as a comfortable fit. Adjustable cast and drop are nice if you are considering a gun with that option.</p><p>Once you start bird hunting, a few tips: Shoot each shot as if you will not feed your family that day if you miss. Take your time on your mount and foot position and you will kill the bird. Neglect getting a good mount, or try twisting your body to follow the bird without adjusting your feet and you will likely miss. Some of the best upland shots are calculated and make each shot count instead of "spraying and praying".</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="manitou, post: 1797092, member: 105280"] X1000 what tierra said above. Good suggestions. I have (had) a shotgun fetish and have bird and small game hunted multiple states over the past 45 years, including turkey, sharptail, dusky grouse, hungarian partridge, chuckar, quail, prairie chicken and pheasant... as-well-as waterfowl. I absolutely love my double guns, but a lot can be said for a good gas gun for an all rounder. The SBEs do recoil more than a gas gun... I sold mine because of that ( neck spinal fusion). Keep in mind a double gun will not have any recoil reduction (absorption, or whatever you want to label it) either. Save the 3.5" for heavy waterfowl hunting, otherwise you don't need one. Still don't need one for waterfowl either IMO. Research patterns and forcing cones, etc. Research and "experts" show that a 3.5" can hinder your pattern just a bit when shooting 2 3/4", although I never tested this. I really like the Browning autos and have one that has literally killed uncountable birds and clay pigeons... thousands of rounds, without a single hiccup. I also have a love for the 20 ga because of the ease of carry when covering 5-10 miles a day hunting. I have multiple 12s and 20s... but the 20s are just neat. Yes, shotgun fit is EVERYTHING when wingshooting. It should be a natural extension of your body, much like one of your arms and hands. To check for fit, quickly mount the gun with your eyes closed, as if getting ready to shoot a bird. Open your eyes. You should be already sighted down the barrel/rib without adjusting. Do this many times with each gun you look at. One or more will stand out as a comfortable fit. Adjustable cast and drop are nice if you are considering a gun with that option. Once you start bird hunting, a few tips: Shoot each shot as if you will not feed your family that day if you miss. Take your time on your mount and foot position and you will kill the bird. Neglect getting a good mount, or try twisting your body to follow the bird without adjusting your feet and you will likely miss. Some of the best upland shots are calculated and make each shot count instead of "spraying and praying". [/QUOTE]
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