JDeko 792 Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 The sad thing is I got into goose hunting because I felt like I needed to justify buying my Saiga to myself [probably part of it was my very frugal father giving me the side eye for dropping a grand on something he couldn't understand the need for] and having pretty much struck out in only getting 5 ducks [and no geese] in the last 2 years. But oddly, even though I'm normally a bit of a quitter when I'm bad/unsuccessful at something. I've been using my Mum's SXP which I bought her so she could hunt with me, but I was hoping I'd be more successful with it. To actually allow her to use her own gun I'm hoping to get a hunting shotgun and what better than a classic SxS? Along with being an American tradition and having really fast follow ups, plus getting to have two chokes at once, the chambers and where they lock up kinda look like a pair of voluptuous thighs, which is pretty great too. I'm thinking of a Stoeger, either a 28in Uplander or the 30in Longfowler since they: have 3in chambers, swappable chokes, long enough barrels, the 28in has two triggers, are not 4 figures in price, and they aren't made in Turkey. I don't know if the extra 2 inches or the second trigger would be more helpful, and I'm displeased they don't have ejectors. If there were a 30in barreled, two-triggered, 3in chambered, SxS with swappable chokes and ejectors made in not-Turkey and not the price of a used car I'd love it. Any advice would be very helpful and appreciated. With the EAA Witness and SXP I bought them pretty soon after making these threads so I WILL be buying a shotgun soon. Might also try picking up Pheasant hunting as guided hunts are dirt cheap and I could use the ego boost and meat to eat. Despite staying motivated it's tough to be reading about people coming home with full coolers and hunting for most of the meat they eat in gun magazines all day then coming up empty again and again. Thank you all for your time reading this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 An older Sauer, Purdey, Parker, Merkel or Perazzi would serve you very well. Most are safe queens, so you'll get a premium gun with next to no wear. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 Go with the 36" barrel. A single shot would be even more accurate, as it swings better, and you may find that NOT having a follow up shot might make you take better shots. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronin38 2,117 Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 The most highly recommended SXS for hunting geese! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDeko 792 Posted December 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 I wish I could hunt geese with a CIWS turret Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 I wish you could hunt geese where I work. Those flying shit machines bomb the car park all day, leaving their slimy shit everywhere. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDeko 792 Posted December 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Me too, I see 3 or so flocks that reliably fly over my work every day from like September-December at streetlight level. At the very least whipping out a shotgun would scare off the hobos that keep harassing people in our car park. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 (edited) At the very least whipping out a shotgun would scare off the hobos bums that keep harassing people in our car park. So would a job. Edited December 21, 2017 by patriot 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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