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    Re: 12ga or 20ga for Upland birds and ducks?

    Quote Originally Posted by 1/2 slam View Post
    I don't hunt waterfowl, upland only. I use an over and under 16 ga. Love it
    I bet that is a purdy gun. I am seriously considering a nice used 16 double or if j can't find o e the browning bps - the stock is scaled to the gauge.

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    Re: 12ga or 20ga for Upland birds and ducks?

    Quote Originally Posted by Marlowethelazydog View Post
    I bet that is a purdy gun. I am seriously considering a nice used 16 double or if j can't find o e the browning bps - the stock is scaled to the gauge.
    Keep an eye out for a Cortona, Verona or a FAIR. The are all Rizzinis. Italian made and nice guns.
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    Re: 12ga or 20ga for Upland birds and ducks?

    If your worried about weight, Benelli make's the Ultra Lite. I think it comes in at about 6.5 LBS. in 12ga. semi auto loader also in 20 and 28ga. A bit pricey at just over 2 grand but pick on up and it will be hard to put it done.

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    Re: 12ga or 20ga for Upland birds and ducks?

    Quote Originally Posted by Foxton Gundogs View Post
    I love my old Fox double for smaller upland but for an all round shotgun I would suggest an O/U 3" 12 ga. I have used my Red Label for everything from quail to geese, it kills chit just fine.

    Ive been looking around an the Ruger Red Label's are hard to find. Are they still making them?

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    Re: 12ga or 20ga for Upland birds and ducks?

    Both will work for everything, but I suggest 12ga.
    Quote Originally Posted by ElectricDyck View Post
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    Re: 12ga or 20ga for Upland birds and ducks?

    Quote Originally Posted by ACB View Post
    If your worried about weight, Benelli make's the Ultra Lite. I think it comes in at about 6.5 LBS. in 12ga. semi auto loader also in 20 and 28ga. A bit pricey at just over 2 grand but pick on up and it will be hard to put it done.
    I am seriously considering one in 20 for my *geezer grouser* on Blues and Ruffs, at home in the Kootenays.

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    Re: 12ga or 20ga for Upland birds and ducks?

    Quote Originally Posted by BgBlkDg View Post
    I am seriously considering one in 20 for my *geezer grouser* on Blues and Ruffs, at home in the Kootenays.

    Don't you already have enough guns BBD??

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    Re: 12ga or 20ga for Upland birds and ducks?

    Mostly upland I would go 20
    Mostly waterfowl I would go12

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    Re: 12ga or 20ga for Upland birds and ducks?

    Quote Originally Posted by scoutlt1 View Post
    Don't you already have enough guns BBD??
    I AM *trying* to quit..........

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    Re: 12ga or 20ga for Upland birds and ducks?

    I prefer a 20 for upland and a 12 for ducks, but for simplicity sake I just use 12s for both, with different loads.

    Check the prices for shells before you decide, you may be surprised to see how much more 20 gauge shells are than 12s.
    To warm barrels and cold noses

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