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 Dove hunting for the first time
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09/01/21 02:27 AM
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patriot07
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Never been dove hunting before but going tomorrow. I have a Rem 1100 20 gauge with Mod fixed choke, or a Beretta AL-2 12 gauge with an Imp Cyl fixed choke. Both 26" barrels, both fit me well and shoot reliably. Which would you take?
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Re: Dove hunting for the first time
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09/01/21 02:29 AM
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kmon11
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junior
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For dove i usually use a modified choke shotgun.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Dove hunting for the first time
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09/01/21 02:52 AM
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syncerus
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Take the one you shoot best. Or whichever one for which you have ammo. Dove hunting is low stress, so go have fun. Oh, take a hat, sunscreen and use bug spray liberally if there’s a chance of chiggers.
NRA Patriot Benefactor & DSC Lifer
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Re: Dove hunting for the first time
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09/01/21 04:24 AM
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Big Fitz
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Take both. If they are flying close, use the IC.
I was wrong...on anything technical. Fitz............. is right, ya know............
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Re: Dove hunting for the first time
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09/02/21 12:37 AM
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kelvinator
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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I always do better with a more open choke, i'd go with cylinder in 12 gauge. I have 2 O/U 's that I use for dove, a 12 and a 20, both are choked Skeet / IC Also, I get best results with heavy loads in #8 shot, 1-1/8 oz. for 12 and 1 oz. for 20. The more pellets the better....for me.... 
Kelvinator
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Re: Dove hunting for the first time
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09/02/21 12:52 AM
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Jgard25222
Light Foot
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Light Foot
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I need all the help I can get…12
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Re: Dove hunting for the first time
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09/02/21 01:22 AM
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patriot07
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Went with the 12. Had 8 shot, 1 oz shells. Got exactly one shot on a bird and missed. I know I was high. Buddy next to me hit it. Only bird that got within range all morning...
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Re: Dove hunting for the first time
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09/02/21 01:36 AM
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llbts1
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Tracker
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Watch for snakes!
Have fun.
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Re: Dove hunting for the first time
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09/05/21 03:23 AM
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cleboje
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Woodsman
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At least with the Beretta, you looked good when you missed…!
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