What is your opinion on single shot shotguns for hunting birds?
I am interested in purchasing a single shot to hunt turkey, quail, goose. The weight, simplicity and price of single shot is unmatched. However i would like to hear some suggestions from experienced hunters.
Thanks.
When I shoot 5 stand and sporting clays, I never take a second shot on singles (and always shoot low gun).
I never hear of ANY hunter getting a second shot on grouse..............LOL !
One shot one kill !!!
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Back in earlier times most of us younger hunters started out with one old single shot shotgun or another. There were ( and still are ) a bunch of different guns around that almost every household had one or two sitting in the corner.
Anyway - I've always liked the single shot shotgun for it's light weight and simplicity, however - one doesn't get much of a choice with chokes, etc. My favorite model is a Savage, model 220 - which was a well made single shot shotgun ( takedown as well ), tang safety and no hammer to have to fool with. My Dad has a 410 version which I love to handle (and shoot) and I've been looking for a 20 gauge forever. I like to hunt grouse and a single shot with a hammer is not a good recipe for this style of hunting - my opinion only. Two shots are better, but a nice single shot makes you shoot better too.
Everything my great grampa shot with an old break-barrel 12 gauge that's hanging over my dad's fireplace. It was the first shotgun I ever shot (and I'll never forget the bruise it left on my shoulder) Back in the day there weren't pumps and semi-autos, and they killed birds then. It shouldn't be any different today.
The H&R/NEF line would be a way for you to go if you're looking for an economical single shot. The barrels switch out, so you could have a 28, 20, or 12 gauge wing gun, and then purchase a tight turkey barrel for spring gobblers. Or just get one barrel with a mod choke and plan on getting those turkeys in CLOSE Have fun. It will teach you to make that first shot count.
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Everything my great grampa shot with an old break-barrel 12 gauge that's hanging over my dad's fireplace. It was the first shotgun I ever shot (and I'll never forget the bruise it left on my shoulder) Back in the day there weren't pumps and semi-autos, and they killed birds then. It shouldn't be any different today.
The H&R/NEF line would be a way for you to go if you're looking for an economical single shot. The barrels switch out, so you could have a 28, 20, or 12 gauge wing gun, and then purchase a tight turkey barrel for spring gobblers. Or just get one barrel with a mod choke and plan on getting those turkeys in CLOSE Have fun. It will teach you to make that first shot count.
rw
Yea i was looking into NEF single shot. I dont know about the quality but they offer a good price. I think im going to purchase the single shot due to the price issue and simplicity.
You might want to consider a Stoeger Condor double barrel instead of just a single shot. The 2nd shot, with a different choke tube, can be so much better than just a single barrel.
You might want to consider a Stoeger Condor double barrel instead of just a single shot. The 2nd shot, with a different choke tube, can be so much better than just a single barrel.
nice gun nevertheless out of my price range.
I already have the IZH-43K (double barrel, horizontal) Gorgeous gun.
However at the moment I am intersted in single shot or maybe pump.
Something practicall and inexpensive.
Prefferably a durable, practical and cheap.
Mossberg pumps are fine guns and they are relatively inexpensive. The 500 is a baseline model, and they also offer a line called the Maverick. The Maverick 88 is a 'cheaper' model of the 500. I had one and had no problems out of it, and killed several turkeys, squirrels, ducks and geese with it. I think I gave $180 for it new. They are higher now I think. Every gun shop in the country has used Mossberg pumps for sale. Check there.
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Mossberg 535 thumbhole
.660 Indian Creek
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One gun comes to mind is the ithica featherlight. With quail, you'll generally find them in a covey and with grouse sometimes in a pair so the second shot is really nice. If you want to learn to one shot kill thingy, you can always use one shell.
Single Shot Shotgun for hunting birds
Have fun. It will teach you to make that first shot count. 
