a dove gun.

[John]

Here's the story. I got invited up to Indiana to go shoot some doves tomorrow, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The guy who invited me said I just have to bring myself, gear, and a gun.

As far as dove hunting, I have never been. If you can throw out some hints and tips, I'd appreciate it. I have however hunted my fair share of pheasant, having spent about six years in the Dakotas. I do have a 20 gauge over/under. Is that an appropriate piece, or can I use this as a wonderful excuse to goto the fun store on my way out of town?

Thanks fellas,

John.

[Guest Jcochran88]

That will work just fine. But if a do get another gun remember you can only have 3 shells in the gun. So really other than just using it as an excuse to getting another gun no big advantage by getting one.

[John]

Only 3 why? Sorry for the ignorance.

And yeah maybe its an excuse but since my budget is 500$ at the moment in my "gun fund" maybe I might as well keep saving towards something I am really in love with.

[Desert Rat]

Hunting laws in some states restrict shot guns to 3 shells and require a plug be installed in a pump action or auto loader. A double 20 is good for dove. wear a vest with shells in easy reach. Good luck!

[dats82]

I am envious. If you are fortunate to be in a good field, it will be a wonderful time. Just make sure to have plenty of shells.

[Warbird]

20 O/U will work just fine. 7 1/2 shot would work great. They don't have to be heavy shots to kill dove. Make sure you lead them well, they are fast.

[DavidD]

I would also suggests some various chokes. Full for when the birds are flying high and Modified for everything else. If they are all over the place, I have put a full on one barrel and Modified or maybe Improved Cylinder on the other. I've had the most luck with Full chokes on both barrels.

[John]

Well fellas it went great.

They both were using 12 gauge but I didn't feel pit gunned. I used 7 1/2 shells and got myself a good number of birds. The wife wrapped them in Bacon, seasoned them up and they were great on the grill.

Now I have to find myself a spot near Nashville or near my lake house in Smithville / Sparta. So if you know a spot or your looking for a hunting buddy shoot me a pm me.

[Sidewinder]

Just curious John, what kind of 20 gauge O/U were you shooting... barrel length and chokes? Thanks. We're just curious... and would love to see a pic of that over under. We love gun porn!

[Will Carry]

Dove hunting is about as much fun as you can have with a shotgun. I used to pretend I was at Pearl Harbor and the doves were jap planes. An over and under 20 will do just fine. You can make a plug for a shotgun out of a number two pencil. If you decide to get another shotgun.