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Shotgun for wife
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11/17/16 08:05 PM
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Going to get the wife a new shotgun for Christmas, her only requests are semi auto and 20 gauge. She was shooting my Beretta 391 Extrema and liked it, but after a few rounds of hunting with it she said it was wearing her out. I'm tempted to get her one with the kick-off system but I don't know if that's the best option out there.
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Re: Shotgun for wife
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11/17/16 09:36 PM
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Winchester sx3 for soft shooting.
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Re: Shotgun for wife
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11/17/16 11:20 PM
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My daughter is 5'7" and shoots a SA-08 Compact 20 gauge and a SX-3 Compact 12 gauge. She uses the Winchester for duck/geese and the Weatherby for everything else. Most women need a higher comb and shorter LOP.
There are a number of different compact shotguns being marketed today. If possible I'd have her shoulder as many as possible and then choose.
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Re: Shotgun for wife
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11/17/16 11:24 PM
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Remington 1100 LT-20 are nice little guns with very little kick.
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Re: Shotgun for wife
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11/18/16 01:52 PM
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Take a look at the Weatherby SA08. They work flawlessly are light and easy for a woman to shoot. And very affordable.
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Re: Shotgun for wife
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11/18/16 02:55 PM
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There is a 20 ga 1187 in the classifieds
Last edited by Brother in-law; 11/18/16 02:56 PM. Reason: Rill bad mispeledd werd
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Re: Shotgun for wife
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#6549153
11/18/16 02:59 PM
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Winchester sx3 for soft shooting. I agree with ^^^^ if you stick with the 12ga. If she likes your 391 Beretta you could find one of those in a 20ga too. If I was you I'd buy her a 28ga Benelli or Beretta and use it when she doesn't . I want one so bad I can't stand it but I've yet to find exactly what I want but I've not looked real hard. Seems like there is always somewhere else to spend 1k.
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Re: Shotgun for wife
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11/18/16 03:42 PM
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Agree wholeheartedly on the 28. You'll pay more for shells but your wife will love it. Benelux and Beretta are tops but I wouldn't rule out Weatherby or Franchi. P_102
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Re: Shotgun for wife
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11/18/16 04:37 PM
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I know nothing about a 28 gauge. Please educate me, other than it is smaller than a 12/16/20 but bigger than a 410.
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Re: Shotgun for wife
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11/18/16 05:29 PM
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It is light recoil but every bit of lethal as a 20. It's just slap fun to shoot. The only negative is what P102 said...the shells are just slightly more expensive. I would almost guarantee she'd shoot as long as you want to with your 12 if she had a 28.
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Re: Shotgun for wife
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11/18/16 06:04 PM
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Agree wholeheartedly on the 28. You'll pay more for shells but your wife will love it. Benelux and Beretta are tops but I wouldn't rule out Weatherby or Franchi. P_102 ^ This. I switched from 20 to 28 gauge and couldn't be happier. There is zero recoil, and I've been able to consistently hit more clays.
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Re: Shotgun for wife
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11/18/16 06:11 PM
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Is the 28 any good for ducks?
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Re: Shotgun for wife
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11/18/16 06:43 PM
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If you shoot them feet down in the decoys it is more than adequate.
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Re: Shotgun for wife
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11/18/16 07:58 PM
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I'd get her a 28ga...there's really not much difference in most shotguns between 12 and 20. Just a thought.
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Re: Shotgun for wife
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11/18/16 10:09 PM
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I got a shotgun for my wife; best trade I've ever made.
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: Shotgun for wife
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11/19/16 12:06 AM
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I got a shotgun for my wife; best trade I've ever made. That's prob the only time that's been used in a true story too, bravo sir
Wade Dews, REALTOR ® Rendon Realty, LLC Frontline Real Estate Team www.RendonRealty.comWadeDews@gmail.com 214-356-2410 Up to 1% for closing costs for First Responders & Veterans Proudly partnered with Assist The Officer Foundation https://atodallas.org/
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Re: Shotgun for wife
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11/19/16 03:30 AM
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I shoot a Yildiz A71. Cheap and does the job very well. From my understanding, Tristar, Yildiz, and Weatherby shotguns are all made in Turkey and basically the same gun.
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Re: Shotgun for wife
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#6550185
11/19/16 05:23 AM
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Getting it fitted for her will really help. Daughter loves her Beretta.
To be determined
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Re: Shotgun for wife
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11/19/16 05:07 PM
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Going to Gander Mountain today to feel some shottys. Prob won't buy from them but they typically have the best selection around here
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Re: Shotgun for wife
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11/19/16 05:13 PM
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My son shoots a compact Weatherby SA-08 20 GA. He's 10. Not too much recoil for him and has been 100% reliable after about 3 or 4 cases thru it.
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