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Uncle_Steve

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Other than only having 2 shots are there any other disadvantages to coyote hunting with one vs. a semi or a pump? Does any one on here actually hunt with one?

The reason I ask, I am thinking of getting a new scatter gun for predator's and like the idea of a very compact set up.

Thanks
Steve
 
I've owned pumps my whole life. Six years ago I bought a O/U for trap shooting. They are quick for a second shot, if you need a third you're out of luck.

They seem to dominate clay shooting but I doubt that they offer anything more in the hunting world other then that quick second shot.
 
I don't see why not, I mean look at all the people who hunt with single shot rifles. Woops did I say single shot? I meant break open rifles..., all are single shot you know
 
Originally Posted By: getfoxyI don't see why not, I mean look at all the people who hunt with single shot rifles. Woops did I say single shot? I meant break open rifles..., all are single shot you know

Dont forget that some Hunt with single shot bolts due to feeding issues"wildcat cartridges", and dont forget the Ruger#1. Id say pattern it, and hunt? JMO Good luck
 
One major advantage is there are not so many moving parts. I would make sure it has good extractors though. From my experiance, the 3rd shot are usally a waste of a shell 8/10! I still shoot a pump, but wouldn't mind a Ruger Red Label dipped in Max-4!!
 
It's good to hear someone likes the Red Label. After years of looking for a Browning I came across a Red Label all weather. It's somewhat heavy but I like the stainless and synthetic stock. I'm not a Ruger fan but I do like this shotgun.

I've heard the RL has problems, I've had none in 6 years although I don't shoot it a lot.
 
I like an O/U or SxS for bird hunting but have never even considered using one for predators...... I would think that the thing I really like about my double guns bird hunting might frustrate me predator hunting and that is the two different chokes in the bbls, of course you can put matching chokes in it, but if your gona do that you just as well be toting a semi or a pump gun.

Plus you can [beeep] near buy two 870s for what you can get a DECENT double gun for.

Jim
 
When I hunt with a shotgun it is in the real thick stuff where shots are measured in feet, there are no second shots. I use my turkey gun which is an H&R single shot and when I hunt at night the law says I can't load my gun until I'm on stand. The single shot is very quiet to load and unload, very light to carry and swing so it all works out real well. I'd think a double would be just fine.


ELJ
 
I took a coyote while out rabbit hunting a 2 years back with my Ithaca M100 SxS #6 shot at 30 yards on the run with no problem. No need for a 3rd shot, it took both rounds due to the light 1oz rabbit load.
 
Thanks guy's, I was thinking that it might be nice and compact in the thick stuff. I am still looking but it's nice to pick the brains of the more experienced gunners out there.

Steve
 
I hunt with a O/U rifle shotgun combo in heavy cover the single shotgun barrel works just fine. I bird hunt with doubles and two shots are plenty. I do hunt ducks in the salt marshes and use a cheap pump can't remember killing a duck that I missed with the first two shots.

AWS
 
Figure by the time you've chambered #3 the target is out of shotgun range or you're seriously considering using the shotgun as a club.
 
I have a SXS 20 ga. with removeable chokes and a single mechanical trigger. It works well and is pretty short. I shoot #3 buck. I checked where each barrel shoots too at 40 yrds. Some will shoot to different places, not good. Most of newer ones will shoot just fine. If you havn't bought one yet, look for the older 12's in the gun shop. They are cheap ($250) and you can just cut the barrels off where you want it. Yea, yea, I know, but with #4 buck it will get the job done even with cylinder bores.

Tom
 
Originally Posted By: Uncle_SteveOther than only having 2 shots are there any other disadvantages to coyote hunting with one vs. a semi or a pump? Does any one on here actually hunt with one?

The reason I ask, I am thinking of getting a new scatter gun for predator's and like the idea of a very compact set up.

Thanks
Steve

Only having two shots is a very good reason not to use a side by side or a over/under for hunting. Plus to put another shell into a side by side or over/under you have to break it open so it can't be fired to do it.

I shoot trap, skeet and sporting clays with a over/under, but all of my shotgun hunting is done with a pump or semi-auto.

I have killed triples on coyotes two times and many times I have killed 2 coyotes but it took all 3 shots to do it with my semi auto. Plus there has been probably 50 times or more when it took all 3 shots to kill one coyote.
 
I think the biggest draw for me was the compact size of a double, around 5-6 inches shorter than a semi or a pump. I am still looking as to what is out there.

Thanks for the great feedback,

Steve
 
I think the weight of the extra barrel will out weigh the length difference. My buddy always says "One too many barrels, one too few shots"

I have only killed few coyotes with a shotgun so I am no expert, but I have seen a lot of video footage were guys need three shots with a shotgun to finish a coyote, or they miss one or two shots on running coyotes.

I don't think it would matter most of the time, if you like doubles, go for it.
 
generally speaking the weight on a "field gun" double is about the same as a pump, sometimes a touch more, sometimes a touch less. For the most part ive not seen enough difference wieght wise to discourgage me in either way.

the clay game guns tend to be tanks, I dont think id want one to lug around all day LOL.

Im hoping to get a Browning cynergy composite in the next year (i hope) and im sure itll come with on a few trips

Good luck
 
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