For shotguns, I like the simplicity of a pump

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May 17, 2024
10:34:50pm

BlueTemplar 3rd String

For shotguns, I like the simplicity of a pump

That could be because that is all I have used. I have loved my 835 for the past 25 years. https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting-gear-gun-supplies/shotguns/mossberg-835-ulti-mag-mossy-oak-new-bottomland-12-gauge-3-12in-pump-shotgun-26in/p/1506662

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BlueTemplar

Previous username: JEblue
Bio page: BlueTemplar
Joined: Aug 12, 2015
Last login: Jun 1, 2024
Total posts: 255 (4 FO)

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My brother and I just got my hunting licenses, and I'm still mostly new to everything. I hope to get an Elk tag one day,

Tesla Coug Lord of the Manor

May 17, 10:28pm

I would go with the Franchi. My son has the affinity in a 20 gauge. It is a very nice shotgun. Similar action to the

May 17, 10:33pm

I went with the Franchi Affinity 3 12 gauge at BC's recommendation and have loved it.

RootieBoy

May 17, 10:39pm

I don’t even remember giving the recommendation but I’m not surprised I did. I really like the Franchi. I prefer an

May 17, 10:41pm

I think it was before we became more acquainted here in town. It's been a few years, but I asked for recs and you seemed

RootieBoy

May 17, 10:44pm

Found the thread. 3.5 years ago.

RootieBoy

May 17, 10:47pm

For shotguns, I like the simplicity of a pump

BlueTemplar

May 17, 10:34pm

Agreed. With a little practice, you can get pretty fast with a pump. When you factor the time it takes to manage the

dilbert

May 18, 12:20am

the winchester is rock solid (and owned/operated by Browning in utah). I dont have any experience w/ the Franchi.

dryflyelk

May 17, 10:35pm

A freaking 12 gauge, what do you think?

DieHarder

May 17, 10:37pm

RE: A freaking 12 gauge, what do you think?

Tesla Coug

May 17, 10:39pm

I’m obsessed with waterfowl hunting. My #1 is the a400 my #2 super black eagle3

4mack

May 17, 10:47pm

My Beretta is great when it’s hot outside. It will cycle the shells no problem. Soon as it gets cold though I can’t

May 17, 10:55pm

I don’t have that issue and I go to Canada and all sorts of very cold places.

4mack

May 18, 7:21am

You can get an over the counter elk tag in utah for general areas

dryflyelk

May 17, 11:11pm

Don’t wait to hunt elk till you draw a premium tag.

NewEraCoug

May 17, 11:19pm

I have a Winchester SX-4 and have loved it

ElkhunterUT

May 18, 8:25am

I've heard good things about both. My only comment is to stay

Pinetree

May 18, 9:31am

I prefer benelli, but I can get the Franchi.. Question about duck hunting do you

May 18, 9:39am

Ducks, as table fare, get an undeserved bad rap. Often people have heard

Pinetree

May 18, 10:03am

Call me naive but is medium rare poultry good to go?

dingus79

May 18, 12:27pm

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