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If you read correctly you will see I suggested a 4 10 for rabbits , if you want an all around multi purpose gun buy a 12 gauge , if your only targeting certain animals but accordingly .Quote:
Originally Posted by mox72
I was given a mossberg pump 4 10 that I use for rabbits only because it is so light . When bunny hunting you are walking a long ways .
I have just ordered a new A5 in 20 gauge. I'm getting older and the recoil starts to hurt after a while. I remember in the lead days hunting geese with a .410 never missed a shot. I would load down my shotshells to no more than an ounce in 12 gauge I did'nt need the shot. Still don't.
The best thing you can do in this process is take your wife to the store, try on a few and have her discuss the options with you and the staff person. If you can arrange it, have her shoot different models at a range. She needs to be the one to decide what fits best for her.
Small shooter = small receiver that's scaled down, in my opinion. My brother has a benelli semi-auto 20ga that's feather light. The occasional shot shot with a slightly higher felt recoil will be better for her compared to a heavy gun tiring her as she walks around for the day. Fatigue will ruin the day before recoil does.
Another mistake many make is trying a gun on with light clothing. Make sure she is wearing the same coat she wears while hunting. Most women don't like the cold so wear heavier coats which can affect length of pull requirements.
Very Important! !Quote:
Originally Posted by terrym
I did this mistake once.
Wear your hunting clothes to try the gun on for size.
X100!
I don't see a 20g A5 in the Browning website. Do you mean you bought an older Auto 5?Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackwolf
12 gauge 2/34 . Theres nothjng you cant do with it. People seem to think now that these heavier loads are available like 3 1/2 that wildlife has gone on protest against the 2/34 shells theyve been killed with for years
The difference is steel shot vs lead shotQuote:
Originally Posted by Farmin n huntin
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Originally Posted by blasted_saber
I don't find a whole lot of difference any more. Sure, when steel first came out, it sucked. Nowadays, its pretty darn good IMO. I have no problems killing stuff with it anyways.
S.