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Being left handed I've come to love my Browning BPS, its not as flashy as some guns and not as popular as some other pumps but it is very functional. If only mine were chambered for 3 1/2" instead of just 3" it would be the be the perfect gun.
I would say a remingtion 870. Its reputation should be enough. I like it for the fact I can go duck hunting then take it home and use it for a defense shotgun. There's so many aftermarket products outr there for it you could have 4 or 5 shotguns from the one. I just wish it had a tang saftey like the mossberg.
I would have to say my Ithica modle 37 16 gauge. Its older and you know that it was made with good quality. I can hunt small game and all birds. I take it deer hunting even though i havent gotton any thing with it. But when i shot my slugs i have range and good power. Thats my choice.
If I could have only one shotgun, it would be loaded!
If I could have one shotgun it would be a remington 870 chamber for 3 1/2 in.
I'd have to agree...the 870 with a 3.5" chamber and 26in barrel would be able to handle anything in the shotgun world.
There is an 870 to cover every shotgun need, and you can find one that will cover most of your needs. And, it needs to be loaded.
An 870 - allows goes bang, never breaks, shoots the crappiest shells.
Yes the 870. But although I have to contradict myself, I recently bought a Benelli Nova. I love it so far, but I do strictly waterfowl hunting. It still has yet to prove itself in the long run, with the 870 I have no doubts that I would still have it in 20 years.
Yes the 870. But although I have to contradict myself, I recently bought a Benelli Nova. I love it so far, but I do strictly waterfowl hunting. It still has yet to prove itself in the long run, with the 870 I have no doubts that I would still have it in 20 years.
I just love my Winchester 1300 "Ranger" model. It still uses the older Win-Choke (r0 tubes, but it's ACCURATE with the new 3" Rackmaster(r)slugs! Even though it is strictly a smoothbore, I'm getting 2-1/2 groups at 100 yds. With the full choke tube, it patterns amazingly well with 3" turkey rounds,and my defensive rounds pattern out equally well. Granted, it IS a bit long, but the balance is right there in my hand.
Of all of the shotgund on the rack, it seems that I pick up "old Bessie" more often than the rest.
I recently shot a Ruger Gold Label and it was awesome, the classic lines of old with the screw in chokes and 3 inch chambers of a modern arm. It is beautiful and functional, for the hunting I do most it would be perfect.
An 870 Wingmaster with a 28" barrel. It will handle anything from deer to ducks to dove.
By the way, 3" chamber; I'm not a big fan of 3 1/2" shells.
Hands down Benelli SBE, preferably the older style as I don't much like the esthetics of the new ergonomic ones. I can shoot any shell at anything and hit it.
My Beretta Xtrema II is hands down the best autoloader I have ever shot but I would have to go with my pre-64 Winchester Model 12 as the one I would keep if all others had to go away.
My tried and true Remington 870 Supermag, I do everything with it from hunting to skeet and trap to home protection, it never fails.
my Mossberg 590.
Dads old Winchester Model 12!
Remington 870 12 gauge, 3 inch.
Remington 870, If they ever break (THEY DON'T) They're easy to get apart and fix/clean. I do everything from trap, dove, rabbits, and rattlesnakes with my trusty old 870.
One more vote for the 870 12 gauge, 3.5" chamber. It is the most versatile firearm out there. Fortunately, I don't have to have only one shotgun.
My dadd's Beretta O/U
For a hunter this is a mind boggling question Most hunters have a fav. for diff game. I dont think a true hunter has only one shot gun . BUT my fav all around is Browning Gold 20 ga with 3" shells. pick the right ammo.
Mossberg 500, works great.
If I could only have one shotgun, it would be Hell. That being said, a Browning Auto-5 in 3" 12 gauge would be the gun I'd take there if I ever had to go.
A Mossberg 500 12ga 3in. I have one I got when I was 13 I am 27 now and I have honestly lost count of how many rounds have gone through it but it just keeps going not the prettiest but sure is functional.
Remington 11-87 - I am tempted to go with the 870, but having a semi-auto is nice for clay target shooting events and faster follow-up shots in the field. Take away the fun shooting element and just focus on the hunting and defense side, and the 870 is probably a better bet just on the simplicity and reliability side, though my 11-87 has been a very reliable gun.
I'm in agreement with Clay Cooper on the Model 12 in a twelve with a three" chamber.Had already been hunting when i took my granfathers gun squirrel hunting one day instead of the rats falling of the limb the full choke was knocking them of the limbs.The gun is rough and tough and will hold a pocket full of shells if needed.I'm shooting a Franchi that i have had for thirty years no problems.Just doesn't shoot shot smaller than fours very well.
Alabamaoutlaw
My Grandfathers 20ga browning auto-5
mossberg 500.
either the 870 express or the mossberg 500.
I Remington 870 Supermag with a Hastings rifeled barrel.
My perfect shotgun is a Beretta 686 12 guage with 3 inch chambers fitted with a pachmeyer decelorator recoil pad. Its perfect because it fits. If I ever find a shotgun that fits better than this one, that one will get premoted to "the perfect" shotgun.
My 870 Remington is the first gun I owned and I'll use it until the day I die.
It would be a close race between the Beretta Extrema 2 or the Benelli Super Black Eagle 2; both are awesome shotguns. For the sake of the question I would probably end up choosing the SBE 2.
I've got to go with a Remington 870. Very reliable and if needed is easy to get parts for.
870.
My old A.H. Fox 16.....
Benelli M2
Reason one, I had an 870 defective from the factory(faulty magazine retention spring wouldn't hold shells in the magazine under recoil) and it soured me on Remington for several years. Second reason, this is America and I can't be bother with the inconvenience of pumping a shotgun.
i would have to go with my Remington 870 because it never quits and it always cycles and i dont have to think about it which is nice.
Also seeing as how it is the 2nd most produced gun in the world they make every accessory imaginable for it so you can add on what ever you want so i would go with that
My 870 wingmaster from like the 70s that my grandpa gave me. it was before the ventilated ribs and i am a HUGE fan of the straight-up bead.
A nice O/U double that i can't afford
My Mossberg 500 12 gauge or my old Springfield break action 20 gauge.
the good ol 870
My Winchester 1300. They are very durable. I've put this gun through everything and its still kickin'.
Remington 870. dont really care which as long as its 12 guage
My Ithaca 37 in 12 gauge.
A5 sweet sixteen.
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Being left handed I've come to love my Browning BPS, its not as flashy as some guns and not as popular as some other pumps but it is very functional. If only mine were chambered for 3 1/2" instead of just 3" it would be the be the perfect gun.
If I could have only one shotgun, it would be loaded!
If I could have one shotgun it would be a remington 870 chamber for 3 1/2 in.
If I could only have one shotgun, it would be Hell. That being said, a Browning Auto-5 in 3" 12 gauge would be the gun I'd take there if I ever had to go.
I would say a remingtion 870. Its reputation should be enough. I like it for the fact I can go duck hunting then take it home and use it for a defense shotgun. There's so many aftermarket products outr there for it you could have 4 or 5 shotguns from the one. I just wish it had a tang saftey like the mossberg.
I would have to say my Ithica modle 37 16 gauge. Its older and you know that it was made with good quality. I can hunt small game and all birds. I take it deer hunting even though i havent gotton any thing with it. But when i shot my slugs i have range and good power. Thats my choice.
my Mossberg 590.
Remington 870, If they ever break (THEY DON'T) They're easy to get apart and fix/clean. I do everything from trap, dove, rabbits, and rattlesnakes with my trusty old 870.
My Grandfathers 20ga browning auto-5
i would have to go with my Remington 870 because it never quits and it always cycles and i dont have to think about it which is nice.
Also seeing as how it is the 2nd most produced gun in the world they make every accessory imaginable for it so you can add on what ever you want so i would go with that
I'd have to agree...the 870 with a 3.5" chamber and 26in barrel would be able to handle anything in the shotgun world.
There is an 870 to cover every shotgun need, and you can find one that will cover most of your needs. And, it needs to be loaded.
An 870 - allows goes bang, never breaks, shoots the crappiest shells.
Yes the 870. But although I have to contradict myself, I recently bought a Benelli Nova. I love it so far, but I do strictly waterfowl hunting. It still has yet to prove itself in the long run, with the 870 I have no doubts that I would still have it in 20 years.
Yes the 870. But although I have to contradict myself, I recently bought a Benelli Nova. I love it so far, but I do strictly waterfowl hunting. It still has yet to prove itself in the long run, with the 870 I have no doubts that I would still have it in 20 years.
I just love my Winchester 1300 "Ranger" model. It still uses the older Win-Choke (r0 tubes, but it's ACCURATE with the new 3" Rackmaster(r)slugs! Even though it is strictly a smoothbore, I'm getting 2-1/2 groups at 100 yds. With the full choke tube, it patterns amazingly well with 3" turkey rounds,and my defensive rounds pattern out equally well. Granted, it IS a bit long, but the balance is right there in my hand.
Of all of the shotgund on the rack, it seems that I pick up "old Bessie" more often than the rest.
I recently shot a Ruger Gold Label and it was awesome, the classic lines of old with the screw in chokes and 3 inch chambers of a modern arm. It is beautiful and functional, for the hunting I do most it would be perfect.
An 870 Wingmaster with a 28" barrel. It will handle anything from deer to ducks to dove.
By the way, 3" chamber; I'm not a big fan of 3 1/2" shells.
Hands down Benelli SBE, preferably the older style as I don't much like the esthetics of the new ergonomic ones. I can shoot any shell at anything and hit it.
My Beretta Xtrema II is hands down the best autoloader I have ever shot but I would have to go with my pre-64 Winchester Model 12 as the one I would keep if all others had to go away.
My tried and true Remington 870 Supermag, I do everything with it from hunting to skeet and trap to home protection, it never fails.
Dads old Winchester Model 12!
Remington 870 12 gauge, 3 inch.
One more vote for the 870 12 gauge, 3.5" chamber. It is the most versatile firearm out there. Fortunately, I don't have to have only one shotgun.
My dadd's Beretta O/U
For a hunter this is a mind boggling question Most hunters have a fav. for diff game. I dont think a true hunter has only one shot gun . BUT my fav all around is Browning Gold 20 ga with 3" shells. pick the right ammo.
Mossberg 500, works great.
A Mossberg 500 12ga 3in. I have one I got when I was 13 I am 27 now and I have honestly lost count of how many rounds have gone through it but it just keeps going not the prettiest but sure is functional.
Remington 11-87 - I am tempted to go with the 870, but having a semi-auto is nice for clay target shooting events and faster follow-up shots in the field. Take away the fun shooting element and just focus on the hunting and defense side, and the 870 is probably a better bet just on the simplicity and reliability side, though my 11-87 has been a very reliable gun.
I'm in agreement with Clay Cooper on the Model 12 in a twelve with a three" chamber.Had already been hunting when i took my granfathers gun squirrel hunting one day instead of the rats falling of the limb the full choke was knocking them of the limbs.The gun is rough and tough and will hold a pocket full of shells if needed.I'm shooting a Franchi that i have had for thirty years no problems.Just doesn't shoot shot smaller than fours very well.
Alabamaoutlaw
mossberg 500.
either the 870 express or the mossberg 500.
I Remington 870 Supermag with a Hastings rifeled barrel.
My perfect shotgun is a Beretta 686 12 guage with 3 inch chambers fitted with a pachmeyer decelorator recoil pad. Its perfect because it fits. If I ever find a shotgun that fits better than this one, that one will get premoted to "the perfect" shotgun.
My 870 Remington is the first gun I owned and I'll use it until the day I die.
It would be a close race between the Beretta Extrema 2 or the Benelli Super Black Eagle 2; both are awesome shotguns. For the sake of the question I would probably end up choosing the SBE 2.
I've got to go with a Remington 870. Very reliable and if needed is easy to get parts for.
870.
My old A.H. Fox 16.....
Benelli M2
Reason one, I had an 870 defective from the factory(faulty magazine retention spring wouldn't hold shells in the magazine under recoil) and it soured me on Remington for several years. Second reason, this is America and I can't be bother with the inconvenience of pumping a shotgun.
My 870 wingmaster from like the 70s that my grandpa gave me. it was before the ventilated ribs and i am a HUGE fan of the straight-up bead.
A nice O/U double that i can't afford
My Mossberg 500 12 gauge or my old Springfield break action 20 gauge.
the good ol 870
My Winchester 1300. They are very durable. I've put this gun through everything and its still kickin'.
Remington 870. dont really care which as long as its 12 guage
My Ithaca 37 in 12 gauge.
A5 sweet sixteen.
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