Wlfdg

My dog has decided he wants to be a serious grouse dog. Last season he was flushing grouse and I shot them with a .22LR. Yes, it's legal and they just flush into the trees here. A few days ago he flushed some in a willow bottom. I hit one with my.410 single shot and he retrieved it (SHOCKING!). I forgot how much fun wing shooting could be. I don't think the .410 is ethical.

I can take no credit, he learned it all on his own. We have 18 so far for the season.

I am on a budget and am looking to pick up a 20g. SS or an O/U with adjustable choke.
Looking at;
Remington SPR 310 w/ 26" barrel?
Stoeger Condor w/ 26" barrel?
Stoeger Upland w/ 26" barrel?
Opinions please?
I would love to spend up for a Citori or a Bennilli but the lady of the house wouldn't be peaceful about it.

statjunk

Wow. I wish I had such a natural. What a feeling that must be. You don't have to force the dog he just wants to do it. You must be so proud. What's you dog's name? Do you have a picture?

Tom

Wlfdg

His name is Wilson and he is actually a sled dog/wolf mix. It's astonishing. He's the yellow dog. The black dog just goes along for the walk. I am pretty proud, thanks. It has reinvigorated my fire for bird hunting. We are actually looking at getting an ADD Deutsch Drahthaar pup in a year or two now.
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/upland-bird-hunting/302266-opening-morning.html

djdkman

you left handed? is that why SPR? I bought my son a 20g ithica...nice lil gun...less than SPR and can get in 28g

Wlfdg

No I'm right handed is the SPR lefty specific? The SPR is one of the 3 guns mentioned to me by a friend.

djdkman

no...but its bottom ejection same as ithicas....I think a better choice for resale then a leftie

Wlfdg

SPR 310 is an O/U

djdkman

ah...new the odders was O/U...nut that one..me learned'd sumin...and 310...dang thats pretty gun

IndyHunter83

Lotta people on here don't like the SPRs. Personally, I own one and it keeps up with my dads citori. The only thing about 'em is that they can be hard to find parts for because they're made in the old ussr. My recommendation is get the SPR and if you're thinking of making it you're main shotgun get a 12 ga.

Wlfdg

Thanks!
No it's not my main shotgun! I have a 12g. and it's a little rough on grouse and huns. It has a fixed MOD choke.

1 vote for the SPR