20 ga under 6 lbs?
12-27-2002, 01:48 AM
#3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Enumclaw WA USA
Posts: 20
RE: 20 ga under 6 lbs?
I have a small break action 20. Real pretty, real light, shoots like a beast (I've dropped geese with it). I dont care what people say bout single shots. You can have two shots off per flock if you time it right. Probably not to necessary for pheasant though.
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01-02-2003, 10:22 AM
#4
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Central Illinois USA
Posts: 45
RE: 20 ga under 6 lbs?
For an auto, the Franchi 48al in 20ga is about 5 1/2 to 5 3/4 pounds, depending on barrel length.
For a pump, the old Ithaca M37 Featherweight in 20ga is about the same weight, I believe. But, you'll probably have to search for a good used one.
It seems like lightweight field guns have fallen out of fashion, in favor of heavier target and magnum models. I expect it's because fewer hunters spend long days walking behind bird dogs.
For a pump, the old Ithaca M37 Featherweight in 20ga is about the same weight, I believe. But, you'll probably have to search for a good used one.
It seems like lightweight field guns have fallen out of fashion, in favor of heavier target and magnum models. I expect it's because fewer hunters spend long days walking behind bird dogs.
