Suggestions for a quail gun?

[R.K.]

It appears I’m in the market for what I would call a quail gun, that would bring a touch of class to my outdoor activities (and some fundraiser shoots). Looking for a 20ga with a 26” barrel, wood furniture, fairly light, hopefully a semi-auto. Had my heart set on a beretta a400 upland, but I’ve read some bad reviews on them while waiting on a sale/good used buy. Dad is trying to sell me on a O/U, but I like having a third shot (since I like to miss).

Can anybody recommend something that fits the bill without making you go broke?

 

[Lab]

CZ Quail 20 ga O/U Unbelievable!!!

 

[VikingsGuy]

Simple, will last for ever, reasonably priced semi is a 20 ga monetfeltro

If you want something you brag about get an old English 20ga SxS recommended by @BrentD

 

[Forkyfinder]

Why the resistance to o/u?

Theres nothing like using one in the field. The lack of action (shortening) and the balance are just nice for shooting.

 

[MThuntr]

28ga is where it's at if you want classy

 

[LuketheDog]

My dad picked up a CZ 20ga SxS, it's pretty nice, forget the auto and practice shooting

 

[BrentD]

Why the resistance to o/u?

Theres nothing like using one in the field. The lack of action (shortening) and the balance are just nice for shooting.

But their barrels are twisted impossibly. Much easier to sight over the top than along the side.

My new grouse gun would be ultraclassy as a quail gun. 12 gauge 2'' chambers and only 5.5 lbs. You will not run I totoo many in the field and no one will ask to borrow your ammo.

Alternatively, a nice 20 gauge like @VikingsGuy would be mighty sweet too.

Think outside the box and beyond NIB. It might change your whole life.

 

[howl]

Winchester 59 is a classic auto from back in the day. They're cheap.

I use a CZ Bobwhite 20ga for what little I do.

 

[Bill Zent]

If you like to miss..........get a single shot and your thinking should change. And don't think you need three shots. A bird in the hand..........

 

[ksjc98]

If you want a semi auto, you can't go wrong with a Benelli 20 ga Montefeltro. Something a little not a lot cheaper is a Franchi affinity, nice gun(my daughter has one). I like my Montefeltro, have one in 12 gauge and 20 gauge.

 

[popeyoung12]

Wetherby sa8. I use for duck, quail, dove. Great gun, never failed me.

 

[Seamaster]

A classy quail gun should have two barrels and not litter the area with spent hulls. Mine is a nice light mid-priced Beretta.

 

[popeyoung12]

For an o/u, I would go Franchi

 

[FairWeather]

Are you sure you’ll need more than 2 shots? I have very limited experience hunting quail, but my experience so far has been flushing 0-3 coveys, getting max 2 shots off on any one before they flit away forever.

For the sheer joy of using it, I vote sxs

 

[popeyoung12]

Are you sure you’ll need more than 2 shots? I have very limited experience hunting quail, but my experience so far has been flushing 0-3 coveys, getting max 2 shots off on any one before they flit away forever.

For the sheer joy of using it, I vote sxs

Always that easy single late jumper, and for ducks and geese, on the water 3rd killing shot.

 

[JCS]

I've shot many a quail with this.

 

[Sheltowee]

Another vote here for the Benelli Montefeltro. Franchi also has an Affinity in 20 with blued/walnut furniture and several years ago had a pretty sweet humpback semi-auto, the 48-AL, that you might be able to find cheap on the used market.

 

[jt13]

Benelli Ethos or Montefeltro Silver are every bit as fancy as the A400 Upland

 

[popeyoung12]

Either way go .20.

 

[Sawtooth]

Benelli Ultra light or Montefeltro for semi auto. If the gun fits you right you can greatly improve your hit rate. So regardless of what you choose, get one that fits.