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<blockquote data-quote="L2land" data-source="post: 2945898" data-attributes="member: 126164"><p>Agree with all the above. I've got over 30 years of shotgunning with waterfowl, trap, grouse, and pheasants being the main targets. If you want an auto to do it all I'd go with a 12 ga. A 20 is very nice to shoot and will get it done but ducks require heavy loads in many cases unless you're just gonna knock 'em down over decoys inside 30 yds. </p><p></p><p>I've shot a beretta A303 12ga 3" for 30 years and it's a simple and reliable gas system that cycles anything you run through it. I've had a benelli 20 ga montefeltro for about 5 years that is equally simple and reliable. Compared to some other autos the Italians seem the most refined and trouble free.</p><p></p><p>The most important aspect of a shotgun is how well it fits you and its balance. Shim kits will let you make the gun you like most fit you. I wouldn't go shorter than 28" on the barrels as a light front end tends to not swing as smooth when tracking targets. I'm sure there are arguments against that and maybe ways to add stock weight to offset it. You don't see sporting clays shooters running 26" barrels for a reason. </p><p></p><p>Pay attention to whether the gun you look at is a 50/50 or 60/40 point of impact. The latter will have more pattern hit above the rib and many like that for their sight picture and of course, rising birds. </p><p></p><p>3.5"? No thanks. They beat the hell out of you even in an auto.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="L2land, post: 2945898, member: 126164"] Agree with all the above. I’ve got over 30 years of shotgunning with waterfowl, trap, grouse, and pheasants being the main targets. If you want an auto to do it all I’d go with a 12 ga. A 20 is very nice to shoot and will get it done but ducks require heavy loads in many cases unless you’re just gonna knock ‘em down over decoys inside 30 yds. I’ve shot a beretta A303 12ga 3” for 30 years and it’s a simple and reliable gas system that cycles anything you run through it. I’ve had a benelli 20 ga montefeltro for about 5 years that is equally simple and reliable. Compared to some other autos the Italians seem the most refined and trouble free. The most important aspect of a shotgun is how well it fits you and its balance. Shim kits will let you make the gun you like most fit you. I wouldn’t go shorter than 28” on the barrels as a light front end tends to not swing as smooth when tracking targets. I’m sure there are arguments against that and maybe ways to add stock weight to offset it. You don’t see sporting clays shooters running 26” barrels for a reason. Pay attention to whether the gun you look at is a 50/50 or 60/40 point of impact. The latter will have more pattern hit above the rib and many like that for their sight picture and of course, rising birds. 3.5”? No thanks. They beat the hell out of you even in an auto. [/QUOTE]
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