Author Topic: 20 Guage For Dove? (Read 663 times)

PawDaddy · « **on:** February 24, 2004, 04:32:07 PM »

Is the 20 guage enough gun for dove?

What guage do you use?

Countryboy · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2004, 06:56:44 PM »

I would say so I've used .410 on them before. It will help your shoulder on long hunts.

tranders · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2004, 10:52:14 PM »

I've used a 20 with no problems,but prefer a 12 gauge on doves. The little critters are hard to hit, so I need all the help I can get.
My first time out dove hunting I was 3 for 3....... 3 birds and 3 boxes of shells!! :lol:

jp · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2004, 06:24:26 AM »

20 ga is great on dove. If you have an adjustable choke all the better. I end up using my Imp Cyl choke more than anything early in the season and switch to Mod later when the birds are more shy.

Desertrat · « **Reply #4 on:** March 04, 2004, 02:13:36 AM »

20ga. is fine! I have been using my Ithaca M37 for over 30 years on them....with 1oz. loads....never had a problem.

z1 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2004, 02:00:11 PM »

My Pa has killed a couple of truck loads (tractor trailer) with his 20. He usually outshoots us boys by a bunch. And then some. We use 12s.