I love the idea of downsizing so will it stop at the 20-gauge or move to a 28 or even a 410? My shot selection will of course need to be enhanced, but I tend to shoot over the decoys anyway. I see this smaller gauge as nothing short of fun.
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Tested: Browning A5 Wicked Wing Sweet Sixteen
Updated: November 1, 2022Many hunters considered the 16-gauge a near-perfect gauge and it’s making a comeback.
The 11-Year-Old Grizzly Slayer: Elliot Clark and his Remington 870
Updated: August 2, 2021When an Alaskan youth named Elliot Clark faced one of these enormous beasts intent on eating him and his family, this young stud stood his ground, lifted his Remington 870 20-gauge, and put the monster down.
Building the Perfect Turkey Gun
Updated: January 4, 2024I have known hundreds of hunters over the years and I have to say turkey hunters are the most passionate, focused group of hunters I’ve ever encountered.
Dove for a Lifetime: Argentina Bucket List Hunt
Updated: February 27, 2021Like many others, I have heard for years about the droves of roosting doves in Argentina and groups shooting thousands of birds a day. To a guy who has sat for hours in an Alabama dove field waiting for enough dove to fill a 15 bird limit, this seems unfathomable – the stuff of legends, hunting folklore if you will.
CZ-USA’s Upland Ultralight All-Terrain (20 ga OU)
Updated: February 27, 2021One of the updated models is the Upland Ultralight All-Terrain, which I’ve been using in 20 gauge. It’s lightweight, it’s beautifully constructed, and it comes up on-target every time game flushes. Read on for a close look at all the features as well as a few things that could be better.
Field Test: Federal Premium Black Cloud TSS
Updated: November 27, 2020If you put a premium on killing big geese dead, you need to think long and hard about saving your pennies and investing in a case or two of this lethal load.
My .410 Experience: Going Small Bore for Big Toms
Updated: June 1, 2020I ordered a new .410 shotgun and a selection of shells, did some testing and patterning, and then headed afield to see if I could bring down a tom or jake with the little-bitty scattergun.
North Dakota Duck Hunt with Savage Arms’ New ReneGAUGE Shotgun
Updated: January 6, 2020There is nothing that I enjoy more than being in places I have not been before and spending my time there in the outdoors hunting. I recently had the opportunity to spend the first weekend in October in North Dakota with Savage Arms on a duck hunt. leading up to the event, I started out with a bit of travel anxiety (not wanting to miss flights, not quite sure where I was going to end up once I got off of the plane, etc…) but it soon led to pure excitement of the hunt and eventually reminiscent happiness once it was over.
Texas Fall/Winter Dove Hunting Can Be Very Good, Even If You Are a Lousy Dove Hunter!
Updated: December 1, 2019Next time I am in Texas for a fall or winter deer or hog hunt? I’m bringing along my Remington 870 20-gauge. Grilled Dove Poppers are excellent!