ORIGINAL: Scramby
Hey guys/gals! Just have a few questions, so I'll get right to it. I'm new to the hunting scene, actually I've never hunted a day in my life. To be even more honest, I've never even fired a rifle or shotgun. I own a handgun though, a Springfield Armory XD-9. Which I have fired and I realize has nothing to do with hunting or anything like firing a rifle or shotgun. I've been doing some research and was hoping you guys could... guide me a little.
I'm looking to buy a 12 gauge shotgun, and the one that everyone I've spoken to recommends is the Remington 870 because it can handle a 3 1/2" load or shell and I can have it with a "full-choke".. sorry.. I don't know the jargan yet. How important is having a shotgun that is camo painted? Or does a regular shotgun work alright?
Secondly, I need gear, camo right? Pants, gloves, vest, jacket, hat? What would be ideal for a starter? What is necessary?
Finally, where to hunt. I'm in Las Vegas, NV. Not exactly hunting capital of the world, unless you're hunting hookers.. or bums.. heh. I've noticed that there are some parts of Nevada that do have turkey hunting and some parts of Arizona do as well. Any suggestions? Are there any "groups" that I could join and go hunting with to help me learn the ropes?
Ok ok. A lot of questions, I know, but I am trully interested in Turkey Hunting and look forward to giving it a shot. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.
really i cant tell you much about firing a rifle/shotgun, but i can tell you you need to find someone who can, it is much more complecated than explaining over the i-net.
as for the gun i would find either a 20ga or 12ga with full or extra full choke, in what ever action you prefer, like i said before you need to find someone to help you here, i would suggest someone at your local gun shop. it needs to be a gun that fits you. as for the 3.5 in cahmber it is not neccessary, a 3 in or even 2.75 in chamber will work. for shot i would reccommend #4's copper coated.
here is a few links that might help you sheriff.co.sangamon.il.us/gunsafety.html
www.savetheguns.com/fireamrs_101.htm
as for the camo color, it is not neccessary
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the camo clothes are not neccessary either, you might even need to wear orange depending on your state regulations. any clothes that will blend you with your enviroment will work. neccessary, no camo clothes at all just a pair of jeans and boots. for a starter i would reccommend pants, gloves, seat, shirt, that blend with your enviroment.
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as for places to hunt i cant exactly help you there look around and find someone who can take you hunting
if i were you i would check out the NWTF web site (NWTF.com) and
http://www.theotdoorlodge.com/cgi-bi...p.variables&se
if you have any other ???'s pm or email me and i will help you