what is the best hunting shotgun?

January 31st, 2010 by eranio

what kind of shotguns can be used and are made for all kinds of hunting, whether it be upland pheasants, spring turkeys, or winter rabbits, as well as having fun with clay pigeons?
and can guns specifically made for sporting clays be used for bird hunting, since clays are made to mimic the flight patterns of birds?

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9 Responses

  1. steven a

    There is no "best" hunting shotgun as there are so many guns that are specialized to a particular style of hunting. That said, I have used my Mossberg 500 for all of the above and more. With modern screw in chokes and replacement/specialty barrels there are many pump and autoloading shotguns that are very versatile indeed. Check out a bunch of them and your "best" will be the one that fits you best and feels right.

  2. Beetlejuice

    The Stoeger 2000 same as Benelli without the cost and Best is a matter of personal opinion

  3. ejonsie23

    I have a mossberg persuader 12 gauge 7+1 pump, and Ive done all of what you asked about with it, and I got it on sale for $279.

  4. lance s

    It really just depends on the shooters choice, i shoot a remmington 1100 field classic for skeet and bird, but depending on the type of shot used you can hunt and do any kind of hunting or shooting with any shot gun. but to be competitive a semi or double barrel(over and under) are what i see the most. Browning, Beretta, Benelli, Remington, ETC, all have the ability to do all.

  5. Brewmeister

    Since you are shooting turkeys, I have to recommend a shotgun that is chambered to 3". Everything else is up to you as the shooter.

    Lock and load. Keep your powder dry.

  6. super61

    My idea of a best shotgun would be James Purdey. However I guess that’s not everybodys cup of tea. The answer your most likely to get is a 12g single barrel. If I had to choose one – Beretta Ulrika 12g Multi choke.

  7. Damon H

    if you are looking for a fairly cheap but really good shotgun you would need to look at a remington 870. you can get one used for 300 and new for 400

  8. warriorfstride

    I think a side by side double barrel is the most versatile shot gun a shooter can own.

  9. CLAUSE

    I`ve been taking deer for over 15 years with a Remington 1100 20 gauge,here in NY

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