Advice needed to purchase a 20 ga

[WeiMe]

Alright, I have a 20-gauge with gold engraved "Ducks Unlimited" and a duck head engraved on the barrel. The problem...the shotgun is too small. The barrel, the stock...everything. So I'm looking to purchase a new shotgun.
Is there any particular shotgun (either 20 or 12 ga) that anyone suggests? (I should add that I shoot left-handed) I'd have to fit it so I'm looking for a model that Cabelas, Bass-Pro or Sportsman's Warehouse would carry.
Thanks!

[Elroy's Bandit]

Also,
What will your primary use be? That can make a difference.
Bill L.

[gar-dog]

Beretta White Onyx o/u field comes in a specific lefty model. Retail is $1900 so you could probably get one for 1600-1700.
G

[gar-dog]

I am not sure, but other than cast and safety I can't think of anything else, unless the tang goes the other way too.

http://www.berettausa.com/product/produ ... s_main.htm - then click on White Onyx

[Southwind]

I am also a lefty. Besides my O/U's, I like the Beretta semi-autos because a gunsmith can switch around the safety to operate for a left hander. My 391 Urika fit perfectly out of the box, and is a sweet shooter.

[WeiMe]

I hunt mainly quail...I do go dove and duck hunting around here but quail are the top game. I was looking into a pump action gun but I'm interested in the semi as well.

[tfbirddog2]

Montefeltro, or the Urika cant beat them.Well worth the money.

[3Britts]

I just love how everyone on this forum has so much money that they can spend $1900 on a shotgun.
I've been using the same Mossberg 20 ga. for 20 years and have never had a problem with it.
Cost me all of $200. It gets the job done, ejects straight back, holds 6 shells if you carry one in the chamber and won't empty your wallet. Oh, I guess that I should say that I have been out shooting my hunting buddies for years with their Browning over/unders and their Berettas.

[MillerClemsonHD]

Alright, I have a 20-gauge with gold engraved "Ducks Unlimited" and a duck head engraved on the barrel. The problem...the shotgun is too small. The barrel, the stock...everything. So I'm looking to purchase a new shotgun.
Is there any particular shotgun (either 20 or 12 ga) that anyone suggests? (I should add that I shoot left-handed) I'd have to fit it so I'm looking for a model that Cabelas, Bass-Pro or Sportsman's Warehouse would carry.
Thanks!

What are you looking to spend for your new gun? That will give everyone here an idea of what guns are within your range and be able to make suggestions. Otherwise you are going to get $200- $2000 suggestions. Pick a price and then pick the best gun for you at that price.

[romeo212000]

Check out the Franchi 48-Al. Excellent quail gun. Light and easy to carry in the field and excellent action.

[gar-dog]

I just love how everyone on this forum has so much money that they can spend $1900 on a shotgun.
I've been using the same Mossberg 20 ga. for 20 years and have never had a problem with it.
Cost me all of $200. It gets the job done, ejects straight back, holds 6 shells if you carry one in the chamber and won't empty your wallet. Oh, I guess that I should say that I have been out shooting my hunting buddies for years with their Browning over/unders and their Berettas.

That's all well and good with the shooting better than your pals, but entry level Browning and Beretta over and unders are the "chevrolets" of shotguns and they cost $1600-$2200. The machining that goes into a double gun - getting the barrels to the same point of impact and getting the action to close just right makes them expensive. $1900 isn't even considered an expensive o/u.

Semi's and pumps are much cheaper and they go bang just as well as many over and unders. It is a preference thing.

I like break-action guns because at the clays range you don't have to chase down your shells, it is easy to tell when the gun is safe (when the action is open), and I think they are easier to carry broken over the shoulder, and will even rest there for a minute when you have to fish anthing from your pockets. Also, at clays stations you can put in different chokes for your two shots and that can make a big difference if you shoot competitively.

A gun that goes bang every time, fits, and shoots where it points is a good gun, regardless of cost.

[3Britts]

I just love how everyone on this forum has so much money that they can spend $1900 on a shotgun.
I've been using the same Mossberg 20 ga. for 20 years and have never had a problem with it.
Cost me all of $200. It gets the job done, ejects straight back, holds 6 shells if you carry one in the chamber and won't empty your wallet. Oh, I guess that I should say that I have been out shooting my hunting buddies for years with their Browning over/unders and their Berettas.

That's all well and good with the shooting better than your pals, but entry level Browning and Beretta over and unders are the "chevrolets" of shotguns and they cost $1600-$2200. The machining that goes into a double gun - getting the barrels to the same point of impact and getting the action to close just right makes them expensive. $1900 isn't even considered an expensive o/u.

Semi's and pumps are much cheaper and they go bang just as well as many over and unders. It is a preference thing.

I like break-action guns because at the clays range you don't have to chase down your shells, it is easy to tell when the gun is safe (when the action is open), and I think they are easier to carry broken over the shoulder, and will even rest there for a minute when you have to fish anthing from your pockets. Also, at clays stations you can put in different chokes for your two shots and that can make a big difference if you shoot competitively.

A gun that goes bang every time, fits, and shoots where it points is a good gun, regardless of cost.

Yeah, yeah. But the original post asked about a gun for real hunting, not clay shooting.
I guess I should mention that I live 30 minutes from Browning in Morgan Utah and that I shoot their range several times a year. A high priced gun doesn't make you a better shooter and will not bring down more quail, chuckar, dove or pheasant.

[gar-dog]

Yeah, yeah. But the original post asked about a gun for real hunting, not clay shooting.
I guess I should mention that I live 30 minutes from Browning in Morgan Utah and that I shoot their range several times a year. A high priced gun doesn't make you a better shooter and will not bring down more quail, chuckar, dove or pheasant.

It wasn't clear what action type the guy was looking for. It sounded to me like an o/u. That's why I suggested a decent field gun of what sounded like similar "caliber" of the one it was replacing and one I new that had a specific lefty model. It wasn't until later in the thread the guy mentioned he was looking for a pump or semi. Frankly, the original post didn't even mention the purpose. And anyway, why is a White Onyx not suitable for real hunting? And who said price had anything to do with making you a better shooter? Sounds like you have some kind of chip on your shoulder about money and who can or can't afford what. You brought that to this thread, no one else. Poor guys hunt, rich guys hunt, everyone's chasing birds and we should wish them all well. Who gives a sh_t what people make, we're here to talk about guns and dogs!
Cheers,
G

[gar-dog]

Now THIS is an expensive gun!... That's over $200k

[3Britts]

Yeah, yeah. But the original post asked about a gun for real hunting, not clay shooting.
I guess I should mention that I live 30 minutes from Browning in Morgan Utah and that I shoot their range several times a year. A high priced gun doesn't make you a better shooter and will not bring down more quail, chuckar, dove or pheasant.

It wasn't clear what action type the guy was looking for. It sounded to me like an o/u. That's why I suggested a decent field gun of what sounded like similar "caliber" of the one it was replacing and one I new that had a specific lefty model. It wasn't until later in the thread the guy mentioned he was looking for a pump or semi. Frankly, the original post didn't even mention the purpose. And anyway, why is a White Onyx not suitable for real hunting? And who said price had anything to do with making you a better shooter? Sounds like you have some kind of chip on your shoulder about money and who can or can't afford what. You brought that to this thread, no one else. Poor guys hunt, rich guys hunt, everyone's chasing birds and we should wish them all well. Who gives a sh_t what people make, we're here to talk about guns and dogs!
Cheers,
G

Pretty sure I didn't mention anything about how much anyone makes. You brought that into the conversation. I just read the posts and responded to them as I saw fit. I just found it funny that everyone kept telling him to purchase exspensive guns when they didn't have a clue where his price range was. High or low. If you saw my gun safe you wouldn't even bring up the chip on the shoulder cliche.
Anyway, you are right, we are here to talk about dogs and guns.
Let me know if you are ever in my neck of the woods and I'll break the dogs out and take you on one of the best chuckar hunts ever. Might even let you use my Mossberg.

3Britts

[lvrgsp]

Here are a few pics of my Beretta 686 Sporting. I found this gun used at a local gun dealer, it is in good shape a few dings on the stocks here and there, but a very good shooter. I bought this gun for $580 out the door, and has been a great buy for me. So go to your local gun dealers and find a good used gun before you spend the money on something new you will end up not liking, that is one option for you.
JMO,
Chip

[tfbirddog2]

You will never here me bag on a mossberg got 2 of them and will probably buy one for my girls before even looking at a Remington,3britts, I almost bought a 935 when I bought my Xtrema just couldnt pass on the deal.Just so you know will never bag on them never had one break down on a client while hunting either, infact one guys gun broke and had to use my old wore out 835 and then had the gull to want to buy it cuase it fit him.But thread was on a light 20 and my montifelltro is ligther than my old 500 20ga by a long shot that is why dropped those two gun names they are the lightest on the market with the M2 and ultralights, and supersports.

[gar-dog]

Let me know if you are ever in my neck of the woods and I'll break the dogs out and take you on one of the best chuckar hunts ever. Might even let you use my Mossberg.

I just may take you up on that one day, and I"ll let you use my son's 870! I may bring my wife along.... she taught college Literature and Comp until soon after we started making babies - so you two would have much in common. She has cured me of some of my residual "texas lingo" such as "we might could go to the movies."
G

[3Britts]

Its a deal then.
The season runs from October through February.