Suggestions for a quail gun?

RaiderRich said:
I would go old school myself and find a used, in good shape of course, Ithaca 37.
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I have one. 20 gauge. Dad has a 16 and 20 as well, plus a 12 hiding somewhere. Just not my favorite to shoot- usually that’s my squirrel gun, “as is tradition”. I really prefer vent rib on shotguns anymore, plus choke tubes over a fixed mod.
 
It's hard to beat a well made 20ga or 28ga O/U or SxS. I always think of quail and dove hunting as a time to let the "pretty" guns shine as there is less chance of beating them up on these hunts, at least in Texas. Most of my hunting group employs break guns but there is always someone with an auto. I don't feel like they bring more birds to the tailgate at the end of the day, but I do believe the 3rd, 4th or 5th shot leaves more birds with dropped legs in the field. There is also the aspect of policing spent shells as someone previously mentioned. Birds always seem to be tight to cover where you don't want to stick your hand to pick up a hull.
  • Hard to beat a used Beretta 680 series if you are being budget conscious. I prefer the engraving of the old 687 SPII models and still love the Onyx and remake Onyx Pro. There is something classic about the all black receiver of the funeral guns.
  • Rizzini makes a nice scale frame gun that points well, and you might be about to get a deal on one of the earlier guns imported by Sig. These guns still pop up regularly and are a lot of bank for your buck.
  • I have become a big fan of Zoli in the last couple of years and the Pernice is a beautiful gun. I was skeptical when Zoli USA kept telling me about the recoil impulse being different due to their barrels being set so low in the receiver. After shooting a couple thousand rounds through their guns, I believe they were telling the truth.
Whatever you get enjoy the covey rise. Its a magical thing I never get tired of.
 
FrogFan said:
It's hard to beat a well made 20ga or 28ga O/U or SxS. I always think of quail and dove hunting as a time to let the "pretty" guns shine as there is less chance of beating them up on these hunts, at least in Texas. Most of my hunting group employs break guns but there is always someone with an auto. I don't feel like they bring more birds to the tailgate at the end of the day, but I do believe the 3rd, 4th or 5th shot leaves more birds with dropped legs in the field. There is also the aspect of policing spent shells as someone previously mentioned. Birds always seem to be tight to cover where you don't want to stick your hand to pick up a hull.
  • Hard to beat a used Beretta 680 series if you are being budget conscious. I prefer the engraving of the old 687 SPII models and still love the Onyx and remake Onyx Pro. There is something classic about the all black receiver of the funeral guns.
  • Rizzini makes a nice scale frame gun that points well, and you might be about to get a deal on one of the earlier guns imported by Sig. These guns still pop up regularly and are a lot of bank for your buck.
  • I have become a big fan of Zoli in the last couple of years and the Pernice is a beautiful gun. I was skeptical when Zoli USA kept telling me about the recoil impulse being different due to their barrels being set so low in the receiver. After shooting a couple thousand rounds through their guns, I believe they were telling the truth.
Whatever you get enjoy the covey rise. Its a magical thing I never get tired of.
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Ordered the Franchi Affinity. But it was less than I had budgeted, so I might get a modestly priced double gun to go with it. 😂
 
R.K. said:
Ordered the Franchi Affinity. But it was less than I had budgeted, so I might get a modestly priced double gun to go with it. 😂
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Just to stick my nose in one more time. Look for a Japanese made SKB 20 gauge. With IC/M chokes and a 25.5" barrels or M/F chokes and 27.5" barrels.
 
R.K. said:
I just can't shoot a SxS worth a damn. Tried in college with a friend's gun, maybe hit 10 of 25.
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A sample size of one is inadequate. It takes some skill and practice and a desire to learn. It is not hard, however.

In all likelihood, your friend's gun did not fot or perhaps it was and you had just never shot a properly sized snd balance gun.

The first I drove a stick shift, I i stalled half a dozen times. That was on me, not the car.
 
Been a long time since I've actually went out and targeted quail but have one of two gun's I'd use. Probably first would be my CZ Bobwhite in 28 ga, really like my double triggers. Second or maybe first would be my AyA 28ga. Really got into SxS's over the years. Come to thinkof it I might eve try out my AyA 410. Use it to shoot pigeons for my dogs and if it'll kill a pigeon it should kill a quail! Also have an AyA 16 ga and a CZ Bobwhite 20ga but lot of difference in the handling of the 16 and 20 compared to the 28's.
 
I have the Ithaca SKB model 100 in 20 gauge SxS and it is very easy handling. I really like thinking it might be my go to "quail" gun along with my O/U 20 Browning. It seems really made for us senior guys. Good luck.
 
R.K. said:
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?
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I don't hunt quail much but I think I have the perfect quail gun. CZ Bobwhite 28ga. The 28ga is nice and light and handles great Have shot a lot of pigeons and chukar with it and 3/4oz loads work great in it. 26" barrels with choke tubes. Got mine used but looks ne. Couldn't fine one right away but did fins a 20ga Bobwhite. Don't recall what I'd paid but wasn't expensive at all. had it a few years now and don't recall ever shooting it. Have two 28's now and they are my go to guns. The CZ and an AyA Matador. Matador has 28" barrels and reg chokes bored to imp cyl/skeet 4 I think it was called. Both guns very light. CZ has double trigger's and like them best. Recoil on them just a shade more than my 410!
 
Don Fischer said:
I don't hunt quail much but I think I have the perfect quail gun. CZ Bobwhite 28ga. The 28ga is nice and light and handles great Have shot a lot of pigeons and chukar with it and 3/4oz loads work great in it. 26" barrels with choke tubes. Got mine used but looks ne. Couldn't fine one right away but did fins a 20ga Bobwhite. Don't recall what I'd paid but wasn't expensive at all. had it a few years now and don't recall ever shooting it. Have two 28's now and they are my go to guns. The CZ and an AyA Matador. Matador has 28" barrels and reg chokes bored to imp cyl/skeet 4 I think it was called. Both guns very light. CZ has double trigger's and like them best. Recoil on them just a shade more than my 410!
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Wound up with a Sears Ranger in 16ga- It’s a pre-war Marlin model 90. Double trigger, 28” barrels, think they’re improved & modified fixed. Fairly light, points well, and matches one my dad owns. Unfortunately, one barrel appears to be breaking primers. Need to get this fixed.

I shied away from the CZ due to an issue my brother had- the receiver chipped at the firing pin, and primers would expand back into this, causing it to stick when you tried to open it.
 
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