shotgun? huntin?

Question

im new with huntin but i wanna getta shotgun to start shottin with
any favorites???????
its gunna be in cold weather too

Answer 1

IMHO you can't beat the Remington 870 12ga. I've owned one for 20 years now, hunted just about every gamebird and mamal in the lower 48 (with the exception of bear), in weather conditions from dry dusty 100+ degree days to -20 degree days and have never had a problem with this gun. I even rolled a canoe in a nearly iced over brackish pond, and had to scoop the gun out of the muddy bottom while waterfowling one Jan. A thorough cleaning and the gun performed like new the next day.

Answer 2

It depends on your budget and what type of hunting you want to do. If you're a duck or goose hunter, and can afford it, go with a Benelli black eagle 12 guage. It's a semi-auto, and runs about $1400, I think. On the other end of the spectrum, you can get a Remington 870 pump shotgun for around $275 or so. A pump is probably more versatile in that it is less likely to jam under adverse conditions (ie, you fell in the water or mud, etc.) I personally own a Remington 870, and it's great, and extremely reliable. I've had it for about 15 years. I would recommend getting a 12 guage in whatever brand you decide on. The duck shells are much easier to find, and you can just do more with a 12 guage. Happy Hunting!

Answer 3

I have a number of shotguns both 12 and 20 guage, including semi-auto, pump, side by side, and over/under. My favorite is a 20 guage side by side. One reason I like it is that I can load one barrel with a cheap shell for close easy shots and a more expensive shell such as a 3 inch magnum for tougher shots. If you use a pump or a semi-auto you don't have that option and you either waste an expensive shell on a real easy shot or pass on tougher shots because the cheaper shell just wouldn't cut it. This applies for both small game and deer hunting. I have taken several deer with this gun when I have hunted in shotgun only areas. I typically hunt in areas that allow rifles now though.

I also agree with laddie52 that a double barrel or single shot will help you to focus on your first shot to make it a good one instead of slinging shot after shot at a moving target.

Answer 4

I would recommend a semi-auto 12 gauge with a 26 to 30 inch barrel. That way, if you miss your target, you simply squeeze the trigger again and again till you register a kill. With a pump shotgun, your target is escaping as your working the pump to cycle another shell into the firing chamber. Since this is your first shotgun, go with Mossberg brand. If you want to spend more $$, then go with either Remington or Winchester brand shotguns. A good source to consider for used shotguns is Gunbroker.com website.

Answer 5

Step one is to go to the local club where trap and skeet are shot and admit to being a beginner. Almost everyone will be willing to help, generally even to letting you try their different types of guns. Then you get to decide which seems to work best for you.

Avoid single shots. Most of them are made for the sole purpose of abusing beginners. They are underweight and normally have too much drop in the stock.

I've been using Remington autoloaders for both competition and hunting for almost 40 years, except when I use a Remington pump.

Answer 6

The Remington 870 is relatively inexpensive. Easy to operate. I have never had mine jam or malfunction. Very easy to strip and clean. I'd get the Remington 870 in the 12-gauge model.

Answer 7

Mossberg 12 or 20 gauge.* Great shotgun and reasonably priced, dependable, rugged, last more than your life time.* Buy used and save even more $$$$$$$.*

Answer 8

i recommend a single shot 12 or 20. you only get one shot so you make it count and wont be slinging bullets. it will make you a better shot knowing that you only have one shot.

Answer 9

12g