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Q: I want to buy a shotgun for dove hunting/home defense. Which one should I buy?
I would like to buy one shotgun for dove hunting/defending my home. When not being used to hunt dove this shotgun is ready for home defense purposes… Which make and model of shotgun would work well in both situations??? Which 2 different types of shells should I use in each situation??? Thanks so much… Tim
A: Either the Remington 870 or the Mossberg 500 pump shotgun will do what your asking. I like many prefer a defensive shotgun to have a short barrel 18-20″. While most bird hunters want a longer barrel 24-28″. You can find combo sets that have a short barrel and long with one receiver and stock.
Mourning Doves are a migratory bird and fall under federal law requiring you to have a plugged magazine limiting total capacity to three. You can remove this plug when using it for defense.
I’d stick to small shot for dove say #7 1/2 or #8. Now defensive loads depend on gauge of the shotgun your getting. For 12ga I recommend OO buckshot. For 20 ga I recommend 3 buckshot, if you can find it.
Q: FINE FOR DOVE HUNTING IN INDIANA WITH NO PLUG IN SHOTGUN?
I WAS HUNTING ON OPENING DAY THIS YEAR IN INDIANA AND RECEIVED A SUMMONS FORM A DNR OFFICER FOR HUNTING DOVE WITH A SHOTGUN CAPABLE OF CARRYING MORE THEN 3 SHELLS. I HAD NO IDEA OF THIS LAW. I DID NOT HAVE A PLUG IN MY NEW REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS. “NEW HUNTER” MY FAULT. CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME A IDEA OF FINE AND PENALTY FOR THIS OFFENSE BEFORE I GO TO COURT.
THANKS
A: Put your plug back in, show up to court, say you are really sorry. Hopefully it wont be more than $100. You are lucky, some states would have confiscated your shotgun on the spot and that would have been that.
Q: whats a good cheap shotgun for dove hunting?
???? help on a budget 200 or cheaper or so
A: The Mossberg 500 12 gauge field model is usually on sale at this time of the year…. This 500 is on sale in my area for $209 at DicksSporting goods….
http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/50120.jpg
http://www.mossberg.com/products/default.asp?id=3§ion=products
Q: favorite shotgun for dove hunting?
i was just wanting to take a survey of what guns people use for dove hunting mine is a stoegor model 2000 semi auto interia driven system
A: Rem 1100 12 ga.
Q: What is the best shotgun shell load between lead, steel, and brass for hunting dove?
A: not suppose to use lead because it my kill other animals by them eating it but steel and brass would both do the same
Q: what would be the best shotgun for hunting duck and dove?
A: Nobody said it so i will Benelli SuperBlack Eagle. you get 5 choke tubes standard
will cycle the lightest dove loads and the heaviest 3 and 1/2 in duck loads. It is the best all around shotgun ever made in my opinion. I hunt everything with it and i own 7 12 guage and 4 20 ga shotguns but the Black Gun comes out when the hunt is important. Some argue they are too expensive. well buy 3 different guns for 3 different shooting applications or one SBE of and the recoil is very easy
Q: what kind of gun would be good for dove hunting?
I am 17 and have just got into dove hunting, i want to know what type of shotgun would be great for my first?
i am on a budget anything under 300 or 250 would be great
ps preferable a pump
thanks
A: Look around and you will find a Mossberg or Remington 870 Express in your price range. Get one with screw in chokes. Buy lots of shells as the shots fired to doves killed ratio will not be in your favor. But you will have fun.
Good luck.
Q: shotguns, dove hunting, help!?
i am going dove hunting friday (not the first time). i have a 20 gauge benelli nova pump youth size. i am woundering if i can take the magazine plug (the red thing in the mag. chamber) out to put more shells in for dove hunting.
thanks
alex
sorry, i live in texas and will be dove hunting in the central zone starting saturday september 1st ( the opening of the season)
A: Only if you want a $250 fine and a suspension of your hunting license. I live in Texas also. Trust me, two in the mag tube and one in the chamber is all you can legally have. There will be game wardens on opening day and they will check your magazine capacity with a specially designed stick. If it goes in past a certain point you are seriously in trouble. DO NOT REMOVE THE PLUG!!!
Good luck on your first hunt. I’ll be out there too. Hope you get your limit. (Speaking of which…do not try to over limit. Sometimes they watch from cover with binoculars and if they see you take too many…$$$$)
Edit> I don’t like to edit, but you should know this immediately. According to TPWD’s website the season starts Monday. Last year they started the Sunday before, I guess they won’t be doing that this year. See ya Monday.
Q: When and where can I legally is hunt dove in Southern California?
I am going to buy a new shotgun for dove hunting and I was wondering about the season for dove hunting here in SO CAL… Thanks for any info you might have in regards to hunting dove in Southern California… Tim
A: September 1 is opening day and there are many areas to hunt pick up some hunting mags they usually spell out the hot areas depends where in CA you are you can hunt dove from Redding to the mexican border lot of public land is good hunting
Q: DOVE HUNTING IN INDIANA WITH NO PLUG. HELP!?
I WAS HUNTING ON OPENING DAY THIS YEAR IN INDIANA AND RECEIVED A SUMMONS FORM A DNR OFFICER FOR HUNTING DOVE WITH A SHOTGUN CAPABLE OF CARRYING MORE THEN 3 SHELLS. I HAD NO IDEA OF THIS LAW. I DID NOT HAVE A PLUG IN MY NEW REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS. “NEW HUNTER” MY FAULT. CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME A IDEA OF FINE AND PENALTY FOR THIS OFFENSE BEFORE I GO TO COURT.
THANKS
A: Always read all the hunting regulations before going afield. Make sure you are in compliance with all state hunting and fishing laws. You will be fined,no way around it. This will teach you a lesson and hopefully you will not repeat it. Do not let this sour your passion for the outdoors or your desire to hunt, just obey the laws in place. A new regular # 2 pencil as a plug will do in an pinch until you can purchase one. It will limit your shotgun to hold 2 shells in the tube. I have used them many times when a replacement plug was not an option.
Good luck.
Q: Caught Dove hunting with no plug in Indiana. Help please!?
I WAS HUNTING ON OPENING DAY THIS YEAR IN INDIANA AND RECEIVED A SUMMONS FORM A DNR OFFICER FOR HUNTING DOVE WITH A SHOTGUN CAPABLE OF CARRYING MORE THEN 3 SHELLS. I HAD NO IDEA OF THIS LAW. I DID NOT HAVE A PLUG IN MY NEW REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS. “NEW HUNTER” MY FAULT. CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME A IDEA OF FINE AND PENALTY FOR THIS OFFENSE BEFORE I GO TO COURT.
THANKS
A: They are going to give you a fine it will cost you some money not sure how much it will not be outrageous just go down and see the y are not going to put you in jail for shooting with out a plug.
Q: Best shotgun for all hunting?
I need a shotgun for under $400, and i want it to be able to hunt dove, squirrel, turkey, duck, and geese with it (i have a slug gun for deer.) I can not decide between anything i find. It has to be a 12 gauge 3 1/2inch because of the waterfowl.
I have done the research and decided that i want a pump action over an automatic.
I have read some automatics will not cycle 2 3/4inch shells.
Unless someone can say a shotgun that can confirm the a shotgun that is chambered in 3 1/2inch chamber can cycle a 2 3/4inch then i am only wanting a pump.
I also know that there is not (to me) that much of a noticeable difference in cycle times between a pump and an automatic.
I am also going to want one with wetland camo due to the fact that i like waterfowl hunting the most, if not then i will just get a wood and metal version.
So can someone tell me a gun that will fit my few needs.
well i just did some research again and it looks as if i will be buying a browning bps or Remington 870, can someone clarify which would be better for my needs.
i now found that some Beretta’s are nice, if anyone can tell me which on is the nicest or best between these 3(i will hopefully use these for my whole life) then that would be nice.
i now found that some Beretta’s are nice, if anyone can tell me which on is the nicest or best between these 3(i will hopefully use these for my whole life) then that would be nice.
nevermind….forget the guns, just say what you guys think are the best for a lifetime, i will not spend more the $450 though
ok…i am deciding between a remington 870 supermag, and can anyone tell me a really good cheap automatic?
A: One of the few Semi-Auto that will cycle 2 3/4″ that also shoots 3 1/2 is the Beretta A391 Xtrema 2 I know for an absolute fact that it works on all loads in all conditions because I own one. I have owned 2 Berettas an AL390 since 1996 and a A391 since 2005 both work great but they cost a little bit more than $400. The Xtrema cost about $1400-$1800 and you still we need to buy a slug barrel. So with that in mind consider a Stoger for Semi-Auto, I know a guy who swears by his but I can’t say for sure. But if you want proven reliability and a fail proof action get a Remington 870 or a Benneli Nova. I have owned both and how seen them in the field with friends for years Both are great pump action shotguns and fit your price tag.
Q: What is a good shotgun?
i am looking for a shotgun for dove hunting and shooting skeet. I prefer a 20 gouge. Any suggestions?
A: Buy Benelli!
www.Benelliusa.com
Q: How do I put a filler in my shotgun?
I have a 12 gauge shotgun with a 4 round capacity. I was going to go dove hunting but the VA Dept of Natural Resources says if it has a capacity of more than 3 rounds it needs to e plugged with a 1 piece filler.
A: I need to do the same thing to hunt all small game in Pa. this is ease to do.You can buy a plug at a sporting good store or a gun shop or you can make one your self.To make a plug just cut a piece of 1/2″ dowel to 5 1/2″ the length of two shotgun shells.Under your barrel and to top of your forearm is a nut or a screw that holds your barrel on take that off.Under the nut should be a retainer to hold in the spring to your tubular magazine take a screw driver and pop it out. drop the plug (filler) into the middle of the spring and put back the retainer and nut and your done. Good luck hunting.
Q: how old do you have to be to buy ammunition?
ok, im 13, and my dad just got me a mossberg 500 for dove hunting. (shotgun) .12 guage. what is the legal age limit to buy ammunition for it. i know im too young to be shooting it over all. but, i will only shoot it hunting with my dad. thanks in advance =)
oh and..do you have to have a gun license?
A: eighteen for shotgun ammo
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