Grouse gun?

[srupp]

hmmm used a Baikail ..Russian 20g....traded it in and got 22 Remington...short barrel...heavy barrel feel safer around moving dog...the semi auto makes finding numerous birds fun..up graded the trigger incredibly smooth/reliable.
added a new Leupold scope and had Korth industries set the best optic range to 50 yards...exceptionally clear glass....had the time to try LOTS of ammo... Aquila was a good shooter and favorite.
this short accurate gentle shooter also doubles up as a bunny banger...

after getting it set up.....its up for sale due to health...and fits your criteria of inexpensive used..
my take on a pleasant enjoyable hunting activity.
good luck

Steven

[rideonjon]

Might want to have a look at the Yildiz or a CZ,both are on the inexpensive side and can be had used on GP.
There is a CZ Bobwhite sxs 20G on there now for $1000

[elch jager]

I was in your situation a couple years ago. Wanted a sxs double of some kind as well to hunt grouse over my dog. I had intended on getting a 20 Ga, however the availability and cost of a 12 Ga. was much better. And, a little more lead in the air helps account for aging eyes and tough chukars.

I lucked into a BRNO ZP 49 on Gun Post for $900... serial # puts it as 1974 and it is mint. Looks like it was never fired, let alone hunted.

Absolutely love it. True side lock and the fit/finish on it are as good as many much higher priced makes. The metal work is plain, not ornate which is my strong preference. My snobbish Beretta friends don't see the beauty, but every one of my Czech friends fondle it and offer to take it home.

[Arctic Lake]

I have various .22 ‘s but I think I would like a 20 gauge .
From what most say .410 is hard to find and expensive ,that’s a question ? LOL
Arctic Lake

[Bustercluck]

I have various .22 ‘s but I would like a I think a 20 gauge .
From what most say .410 is hard to find and expensive ,that’s a question ? LOL
Arctic Lake

I don’t really worry about the cost of grouse ammo. I’ve been out lots of days and I probably haven’t burned through $50 all year. Even if it’s a dollar a trigger pull it’ll still be the cheapest part of your day.

Maybe somebody else can chime in because I’m not really sure, but 410 with 7.5 shot on flying birds doesn’t seem to damage meat because of the distance they tend to be at in flight and i shoot them in the head if they’re stuck on a tree branch. That being said I tookk three different shots on some ptarmigan about a week ago and didn’t take any home. Will a 20 gauge with 7.5 shot just throw a bigger pattern and do the same damage to meat? Or bigger gauge equal more meat damage? I shot one with my 16 gauge last week and destroyed the breast. I’m sticking with .410” for now. Theres a cheap stevens sxs on cgn for $400ish right now that I’m thinking about getting.

[Arctic Lake]

Would be good to hear from others as you suggested !
Arcic Lake

I don’t really worry about the cost of grouse ammo. I’ve been out lots of days and I probably haven’t burned through $50 all year. Even if it’s a dollar a trigger pull it’ll still be the cheapest part of your day.

Maybe somebody else can chime in because I’m not really sure, but 410 with 7.5 shot on flying birds doesn’t seem to damage meat because of the distance they tend to be at in flight and i shoot them in the head if they’re stuck on a tree branch. That being said I tookk three different shots on some ptarmigan about a week ago and didn’t take any home. Will a 20 gauge with 7.5 shot just throw a bigger pattern and do the same damage to meat? Or bigger gauge equal more meat damage? I shot one with my 16 gauge last week and destroyed the breast. I’m sticking with .410” for now. Theres a cheap stevens sxs on cgn for $400ish right now that I’m thinking about getting.

[180grainer]

You'd be styling with an over and under 16 gauge. That, and it's a classy pheasant gun that would out class both the 12 and 20, IMHO.

[mastercaster]

It's a real bitch to get ammo for a 16 ga. and pricey as hell so if you decide to go that route you may want to think about loading your own.

[notahypocrite]

i use a 12 gauge with 7 1/2 shot. hit my limit this year. dont get too close though. 20-30 yards i found worked nicely.