Originally Posted by
Robs71100
I have a 870 but its not the special one that shoots 3.5 inch loads. So I just want to buy a whole new gun that's is for nothing but duck and geese. My friend has a 835 with what he calls a duck barrel. But I am kind of leaning towards a automatic more.
Hey, assuming it's a 12 gauge that 870 with 3" loads will knock them down no problem.
I do like the semi-autos for wing-shooting a bit better than pumps, but no reason you can't take the 870 out in the field.