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Old 08-14-2005 | 11:26 AM
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Since I can't create a poll (probably because I don't have enough posts), I'll just do it like this.
Would you rather have a semi-automatic or a double barrel shotgun, for quail, duck, etc.?
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Old 08-14-2005 | 11:29 AM
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Over& under.
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Old 08-14-2005 | 11:43 AM
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twin tubes every time.
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Old 08-14-2005 | 11:48 AM
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Over & under is very nice for upland game birds but I like my semi for waterfowl.
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Old 08-14-2005 | 02:33 PM
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I have a few of these guns and they are awesome for quail/pheasant.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...?Item=35774499

They only hold 2 shells, one in the chamber, one in the mag right below the bolt.

Cool gun, way ahead of it's time. Browning built these in the 50's with an aluminum receiver so that they are light (~6 lbs unloaded) and easy to carry all day.
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Old 08-14-2005 | 02:54 PM
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Default RE: Semi or Double Barrel?

ORIGINAL: Drummerdude

Since I can't create a poll (probably because I don't have enough posts), I'll just do it like this.
Would you rather have a semi-automatic or a double barrel shotgun, for quail, duck, etc.?
Why, a SXS double, of course- a 20-Ga. with 3" chambers andlong forcing cones for densepatterns at extended distances! For pheasant too!
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Old 08-14-2005 | 05:09 PM
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While we're on the topic, how many shells do most semi's hold? My thinking is that with a semi you run the risk of jamming, but with a breakover double there's not hardly any way, unless your ejectors get stuck.
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Old 08-14-2005 | 05:23 PM
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I can load up to four 3” shells in my Beretta if I take the plug out. Yes you can have the risk of having the gun jam but this has never been a problem with mine.
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Old 08-14-2005 | 05:57 PM
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My 12 guage charles daily can hold 6 shells, only 3 with the plug in tho, i think theres actually a law on how many shells u can have IN your gun while hunting certain game. Im not 100% sure on that tho..



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Old 08-15-2005 | 01:27 AM
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Yes there is a law, and that would be when hunting you can have 3 shells. 2 in the mag and one in the chamber.
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