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Newbie Question:
Going to buy a first shotgun, and have always liked the looks and feel of an O/U. Will be mostly trap/skeet, but I want the ability to chamber 3" shells for an occasional duck hunt. The dumb question is - will a O/U chambered for 3" have any problem with the 2-3/4" target loads? I got 2 different stories from 2 dealers, and I'm sure one or more of the wise folks here will have some insight.
Or would I be better off with a good quality semi-auto that could digest anything put through it (Looking at the Benelli SBE)? Also, anybody have recommendations in a field grade O/U in the $1000-$1300 street price range? The only two I've looked at so far have been an entry-level Citori and a Ruger Red Label, with a slight nod toward the Browning.
Thanks in advance for helping out this FNG.
Greg G.
Embarrassed to be a Packer fan
Going to buy a first shotgun, and have always liked the looks and feel of an O/U. Will be mostly trap/skeet, but I want the ability to chamber 3" shells for an occasional duck hunt. The dumb question is - will a O/U chambered for 3" have any problem with the 2-3/4" target loads? I got 2 different stories from 2 dealers, and I'm sure one or more of the wise folks here will have some insight.
Or would I be better off with a good quality semi-auto that could digest anything put through it (Looking at the Benelli SBE)? Also, anybody have recommendations in a field grade O/U in the $1000-$1300 street price range? The only two I've looked at so far have been an entry-level Citori and a Ruger Red Label, with a slight nod toward the Browning.
Thanks in advance for helping out this FNG.
Greg G.
Embarrassed to be a Packer fan