12ga or 20ga for Upland birds and ducks?

[selvir]

Remington, Savage, Mossberg for those of us who know what we're paying for.

We all know different things

[Chuck]

I like my 20g it is a much lighter gun, Get it in 3" magnum if you get one. The fly rods I use the most are 3wt. I do not like packing heavy.

I agree! This is the logic I'd use. However if money is no object, then by all means have one of each.

[adriaticum]

So what did you end up getting in the end?

[ajr5406]

So what did you end up getting in the end?

Nothing yet... Im leaning towards a 12ga O/U, but I need to save my pennies...

[boxhitch]

Best bang for your buck would be in a side by side. Some real bargains for some quality pieces. They worked well enough for a hundred years until the flavour changed.
Some beautiful wood can be had for a song.

[shortrange]

Ever thought about 410? Great for grouse, not sure about ducks since I don't hunt them. Useful for rabbits, too. Guns and ammo are crazy cheap and they are light to carry even with long barrels.

[ajr5406]

Best bang for your buck would be in a side by side. Some real bargains for some quality pieces. They worked well enough for a hundred years until the flavour changed.
Some beautiful wood can be had for a song.

Interesting! I'd certainly love a side by side... Where should I look for a bargain?

I don't need anything fancy, it would be my first shotgun, so something that I can just have some fun with and not have to worry too much about in the bush would be nice.

[adriaticum]

Interesting! I'd certainly love a side by side... Where should I look for a bargain?

I don't need anything fancy, it would be my first shotgun, so something that I can just have some fun with and not have to worry too much about in the bush would be nice.

Christmas is coming and sales will follow.
Watch all the sales or someone unloading one used.
If you're not stuck on tradition a good semi auto is the best. It will do everything. But you won't look cool with a broken shotgun over your shoulder lol

[boxhitch]

....so something that I can just have some fun with and not have to worry too much about in the bush would be nice.

$2-500 shoild get you into something to last a lifetime. If you change up later , they make a nice wall hanger. Its going to be blued and wood so some care is needed.

[ajr5406]

$2-500 shoild get you into something to last a lifetime. If you change up later , they make a nice wall hanger. Its going to be blued and wood so some care is needed.

Nice, that would be sweet. Any brands to look at?