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[adriaticum]

Hi guys,

Looking to buy my first shotgun and wondering what some of you are using and would recommend?
This would be used basically for waterfowl and small game.
I'm not partial to any brands.

Thanks!

[kid fisherman]

Price wise I would go with the Remington 870 supermag I have had mine for 2 months now and I shoot it every weekend. The gt was $450 .
For o/u I shoot a Winchester 101 and it's a great shotgun but I only wish it was chambered in 3".

[adriaticum]

How do you interpret this:
-It is unlawful to hunt with a set gun, or to hunt wildlife with a pump,
repeating or auto-loading shotgun with a magazine capable of holding
more than two shells. Where the use of a shotgun is allowed for
hunting or trapping big game, an unplugged shotgun holding more than
2 shells and firing single projectiles only (slugs) may be used.


So basically you can't hunt with anything that has a magazine with more than 2 shells?

[alwaysfishn]

That refers to shotguns only. You can can have 2 shells in the magazine (if it's capable of holding more than 2 shells you need to have a plug in it) and 1 shell in the chamber.

[kid fisherman]

X...2  on  what he said

[Randofish]

I recently got the browning bps field stalker 12 gauge pump.
Quite happy with it and shoots 3in shells.
What it doesnt like is those real cheap Canadian Tire or Walmart shells.
Switched to a quality shell and all is good.
My hunting buddy just picked up the Benelli Nova pump which is sweet also.
So many to choose from.
Go to Italia and talk to them. Very knowledgeable people unlike Wholesale Sports.

[adriaticum]

Right, shotguns, I was wondering if it's worth spending the extra money on a pump action if I couldn't use it for hunting.
But I guess there is something to block the magazine.
This Remington 870 seems pretty cheap and it's a classic and since I am just starting to hunt sounds like this is what I should be getting.
International Shooting Supplies have them for $400.
Sounds like a good price.

[kid fisherman]

That's exactly why I bought the 870. It's a reliable gun that I can take and use everywhere . I bought  my down at the Italian sporting goods

[Noahs Arc]

+1 for the Browning BPS bottom load and eject nice for blind hunting.
This gun is so smooth right out of the box. The 870 is a great gun but the newer ones aren't what they use to be.
Easily over 10,000 rounds thru a BPS and no problems, but it is probably $100 more the nthe 870.

[Randofish]

The bottom load and eject is a real plus when hunting with others.
Nothing worse than your buddies empty shells bouncing off you when he shoots.
Also great for lefties like my hunting buddy. No shells  flying across the shooters face.
I grew up with a Ithaca 37 which is also bottom load eject and just like that feature alot.
Wanted to be able to shoot 3in and old gun wouldnt do that.Thats why the new bps
Ducks close next Friday so I better get out soon. Maybe nightflight tonite

[adriaticum]

The bottom load and eject is a real plus when hunting with others.
Nothing worse than your buddies empty shells bouncing off you when he shoots.
Also great for lefties like my hunting buddy. No shells  flying across the shooters face.
I grew up with a Ithaca 37 which is also bottom load eject and just like that feature alot.
Wanted to be able to shoot 3in and old gun wouldnt do that.Thats why the new bps
Ducks close next Friday so I better get out soon. Maybe nightflight tonite

Thanks randofish, I'm a lefty  
I will have to go to Vancouver for this shotgun.

[Silex-user]

 I used a Beretta Xetrema shotgun for waterfowl hunting but for beginner I recommend  Remington 870 or take look at the Benelli Nova pump which is reasonable price shotgun.

Look up Huntingbc.ca lots good information there on waterfowl hunting section.


Silex-user

[Randofish]

Thanks randofish, I'm a lefty  
I will have to go to Vancouver for this shotgun.

I actually got mine from Wholesale Sports in Langley.
But I knew the gun I wanted already and had some gift certificates for there.
You being a lefty. the Browning BPS would be a good choice.
Got a nice drake mallard and drake widgeon tonite.
Missed a few...but thats not the guns fault

[kid fisherman]

X....2 on huntingbc.ca lots of great help over there!

[adriaticum]

Thanks guys,
I am on huntingbc.ca under the same name, but since I'm new to hunting I haven't posted anything.
Still waiting for my PAL which should be ready in a few weeks then I can get some rifles.
I will get this BPS 12g with the 28" barrel, I figure the longer the barrel the more accurate it should be from Wholesale sports.
Probably also get that A-Bolt Stalker in 30-06 for big game.
Also thinking about getting a lever action .22 for shooting at the range.
I figure Langely or Semiahmoo fish and game clubs should be closest since I'm in North Surrey.
I hear Burke Mountain shooting range is pretty good.
Chilliwack is kind of far, but I would love to shoot there too since I'm fishing there all the time anyways.