gpscoqn Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Im looking for a a 20 gague semi auto for deer hunting. i looked at the m2 with a rifled barrel, sure felt good. MY concerns: Never fired an intertia gun before, supposedly kick more? Also heard that if the gun is the subject of some force it may come out of battery and not fire when you pull the trigger? Is this the gun to get? or is there another Benelli or berretta to get? Thank You Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 If I were going to get a slug gun specifically for deer hunting, I believe I'd go with A Remington 870 Express or perhaps a Mossberg. The primary concern would indeed be the Benelli's chances of getting bumped and slipping out battery. It's one thing to miss the first shot one a flock of mallards or honkers, but to experience the Benelli click with a wallhanger in in the sights might just make you want to wrap a pretty gun around a tree. Unless you're a girl or a frail man, I'd also recommend stepping up to a 12 ga. I started shooting 12 ga. slugs when I was 13 and didn't have any problems with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashtx556ftw Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 i agree, and when your looking at a nice 8-12 point buck, you could be carring a howitzer, and not even notice the recoil. i shoot a 7mm mag, its torture on the range, but ive never noticed the recoil when bagging a deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaking Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 A 20 gauge slug is about the same as a 454 casul. I haven't met anyone yet that hasn't dropped what they where shoot at with the 454. 20 gauge wouldn't be any different. My uncle has shot 50+ deer in his day with his 20. He always ended up with meat on the table. I find myself grabbing my 20 gauge Nova more and more when I go out. I'm think of taking it out turkey hunting this spring. Novaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashtx556ftw Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 you can kill a deer with a 22 long rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFlick Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 (edited) If you check ballastics at Federal, Whinchester, etc. you can compare 12 vrs. 20 performance. You will see(at longer range) that a 12 is a better choice. If buying a 12 ga. a 28" twist rate is what you want for modern sabots. I never went the 20ga. route but the twist rate will be different. TarHunt web site might give you insight to best twist rates. I hunt a 4,000 ft.(arrow straight) drainage ditch in Del. and often shoot 150 to 200 yrds w/great results. Just killed a 150 lb. 8pt @147 yrds, perfrect hit, went Edited December 22, 2008 by OldFlick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolai552 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 you can kill a deer with a 22 long rifle. My Grandpa did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashtx556ftw Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 when we lived in s.west texas we killed a lot of mule deer with a 22 mag.yes, its illegal, but hunger over powered legal morals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaking Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 when we lived in s.west texas we killed a lot of mule deer with a 22 mag.yes, its illegal, but hunger over powered legal morals. we butcher are own beef. Take them down with a 22 LR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashtx556ftw Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 whens the BBQ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdef883 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I cant wait till I get the gold I purchased for so far im hearing freinds saying its a trustworthy site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashtx556ftw Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 im aware that some states only allow shotguns for hunting. i would hate that. were spoiled in texas, we feel like we done something special if we shoot a deer at under a 100yds.and the norm is 350-600 yds where i hunt.even 800 yds is not unheard of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Mac Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) I tend to agree with using a 12 gauge over 20 gauge unless you know you're shots will be under the 100 yard mark (dense woods would certainly qualify for that) but, if you may get an opportunity of over 100 yards you'll want the extra punch of the 12 gauge. If we're talking about a smooth bore gun with rifled slugs. If we're talking about a rifled barrel then the 20 gauge will be just fine up to and beyond the 100 yard mark IMHO. Here's a good write-up for this. Mac Edited March 4, 2009 by Mr. Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftie Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 when we lived in s.west texas we killed a lot of mule deer with a 22 mag.yes, its illegal, but hunger over powered legal morals. you have no legal morals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashtx556ftw Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Never judge someone until you have walked a mile in his shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftie Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Never judge someone until you have walked a mile in his shoes. You couldent catch me walking in your shoes ,first of all i wouldent shoot anything out of season and secondly its like you are braging about all the times you have , never bring a knife to a gun fight WALK IN YOUR SHOES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashtx556ftw Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 (edited) im not bragging about anything. im just not denying it. im not a perfect human being/liar , as some i wont bother to name. i have killed a lot of ducks when i was younger. the one i killed this month was the first in about 12-15 years. i spend very little time hunting anymore. im workin my butt off for my family 12-14 hours a day,so that what happen to my dad dont happen to me. Edited February 20, 2009 by splashtx556ftw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashtx556ftw Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 but more on the topic.federal makes a fair 3" 20ga slug, it has a pretty hard punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterfowler050 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 whatever feels best to you my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashtx556ftw Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 You couldent catch me walking in your shoes ,first of all i wouldent shoot anything out of season and secondly its like you are braging about all the times you have , never bring a knife to a gun fight WALK IN YOUR SHOES learn to spell, perfect human. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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