Rob2shot Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Can anyone out there give me some info on the best type of shotgun for Pigeon Decoying. I'm not at this moment thinking of cost, just the gun at this time. I am looking at the type/combination of shotgun. What would you recommend: Barrel length: 30", 28", 26". Choke: Full, 3/4, 1/2, 1/25, ic. O/u or side by side. Also what make of gun do you like! Finally. Do you use No. 6 shot and is it best to load your own. Many thanks, ROB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 If you are going to use the gun just for pigeon/crow shooting, then you won't go wrong with a semi-auto (3 shot) Most come as a multi-choke and I use half choke in mine. Another one you should consider is a O/U Sporter multi- choke. I use 1/2 & 3/4 chokes in mine. There are many good makes of shotguns out there and there is no need to spend a fortune. I don't bother trying to load my own cartridges. Hope this helps. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR1960 Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Ditto although if you're thinking of doing any clays you're probably better of with the O/U as they're less hassle at a shooting ground 6s are fine, so are 5s or 7s really. I can't imagine there's anything to be gained nowadays from rolling your own, especially for standard cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weejohn Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 i would say a multi choke 3 shot semi auto , i have the berreta al391 which is great but i do also like the new benneli's. i always use half choke and usually stick with a load of 28-32g of no 6 shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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