Ttfjlc Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 Afternoon, I’m looking to get a 20 bore in the spring ready for next season as I’m wanting to try and do a bit more duck shooting on the shore. I was wondering what 20 bores folk have been using to good effect? I’m aware of the ‘what fits best’ but I’m looking at yildiz/kofs for over/unders and even more brands in semi autos. Factory steel loads seem to be capable for ducks from what I’ve read and I’m geared up to load some hw15 should the chance of geese arises, cheers for your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 13 minutes ago, Ttfjlc said: Afternoon, I’m looking to get a 20 bore in the spring ready for next season as I’m wanting to try and do a bit more duck shooting on the shore. I was wondering what 20 bores folk have been using to good effect? I’m aware of the ‘what fits best’ but I’m looking at yildiz/kofs for over/unders and even more brands in semi autos. Factory steel loads seem to be capable for ducks from what I’ve read and I’m geared up to load some hw15 should the chance of geese arises, cheers for your time. Bought a lincoln earlier this season for TSS mainly.lovely gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 (edited) I use tss 7's in a Mcnab Highlander works on Greylags and Mallard, weighs in at 6lb.. edit to say i dont go as often as i should Edited January 14, 2023 by islandgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 I use an old Skb for the ducks but would swop it for a nice old Winchester or Classic doubles (101) if I could find the right one .using Eley eco steel and have no complaints about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted January 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 Thanks for the replies chaps, 3 other makes to have a look at, I forgot to say about the weight, I would be looking for something around the 6lb mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 One these work for me under the moon with RC 24gram Steel 3's and homeload 1oz Steel 2's with Mandel Extended Chokes 🤭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted January 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 Looks like RC factory steel works ok for geese as well, good to see 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hicky Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 My lad has a bettinsolli crypto, it’s a lovely gun….I can’t hit a barn door with it…tried and failed. he had a 28 bore KOFs before it. If anything that was even more attractive! He’s used lyvale and fiocci steel 24g 4’s. He’s taken ducks at a more than respectable range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted January 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 Cheers for that, I think I’ve spent more time looking at semi-autos than over/unders as makes are being mentioned I hadn’t thought or read about, another excuse to browse guntrader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 I had a Silma over under 20 for a few years, well build gun. If you're reloading , the over under is better. 28gram hw-13 or steel works nicely. Personally, when I get another it'll be an auto, probably an Armsan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted January 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 armsans look a good bet, I've read good things about them over the years, must admit I see the pros of both types of mechanisms but luckily I'm in no rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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