What gun to buy ?

[poundnetter]

I live in a shotgun only county . I want to buy a 20 ga H&R for deer huntin only ? I know there are alot of options ? just wondering what model to get

[slughunter 45]

i have both the ush and the tracker2 in 12ga.i do not hunt much any more .but i like the tracker2 it a lot lighter and shoots as good to me my ush will shoot 2in at 100yds with lightfeild slugs with a scope.and the tracker. will shoot in a paper plate at 100yds with iron sights,leaning on my fence

[Jal5]

Don't pass over the Pardner 20 ga, I have one and its deadly on deer using plain jane Rem slugs.

Joe

[Markus]

How do you hunt and what is the longest range you plan to shoot.

[spikehorn]

I have both a Tracker II 20ga and a 20ga USH. With Lightfield hybred express the Tracker II is an absolute tack driver and with 2 3/4" buckhammers the 20ga USH is a close second. If I'm still hunting I like the Tracker II because it is lighter,if I'm in a stand and my kid doesn't already have it I will use the 20ga USH. I had the Tracker II drilled & tapped and wears a Simmons pro diamond 4X32, the USH wears a Bushnell Banner 1.5X4.5X32.

[poundnetter]

How do you hunt and what is the longest range you plan to shoot.

 

Tree stands in woods 60 yds is long shot in our woods

[STUMPJMPR]

I think you could make that shot with just a plain shotgun using slugs or buckshot.  Although, 60 yards is pushing 12ga buck.  The federal flite control patterns excellent.

[Jal5]

My Pardner with scope is fine out to 75 yds.

Joe

[Spanky]

Like Joe says... spend $125 for a 20ga. Pardner and drill and tap it for a scope. The cheapo Remington Sluggers shoot great out of 'em and they're cheap. If you're just gonna use it with slugs you could cut it down to 20" or so for a real light handy woods gun.
No need to spend big bucks for what you need... you can probably get all set up for less than $200 including the scope.



Spanky

[poundnetter]

Thanks You all .    I went to 2 local sporting goods stores n they r pushing heavy barrel & laminate stocks . 299 w out scope . time to check out walmart ?

[spikehorn]

I bought a 20ga 22" modified choke barrel here on GBO for $60 and an SB1 frame for $45 and had a stock set already. Had it drilled & tapped for a scope base another $50 and put a Simmons Pro Diamond 4X32 bought on GBO for $35. So for $190 I have a smooth bore 20ga slugger that keeps them inside a 6" shoot n c at 65 yards. for my neck of central New York thats a deer killer.

[Markus]

My ideal gun for that hunting situation would be a used tracker 1. Also an old topper Buck model. Smooth bore with sights. Should have never quit making them.