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A DHE on a 1 frame with open chokes and shorter barrels ought to be perfect for you. Or find a 16 gauge, even though that will set you back a little more
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I purchased a 12 ga 1 frame P with 26" factory twist barrels a while back. Talk about a grouse/woodcock gun. At 6-8 it is a bit light for my liking but it is a wicked quick handling gun with fantastic dynamics. I sought out this piece as one could be purchased for considerably less than a 20. I'm just too much of a tightwad to pay the exorbitant prices small bore guns bring. Glad I did because this gun handles like a 20 and with light 7/8 oz loads shoots like one. So, essentially a 20 at 12 ga price.
My mission this season is to shoot at least one grouse with it. A mission I am looking forward to. Just my two cents. |
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09-02-2015, 11:22 AM | #5 | ||||||
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Well Gary, it sure sounds like you have the gun that will do the job!
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09-02-2015, 11:57 AM | #6 | ||||||
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If any members have a D grade with steel barrels for sale or have a line on one please let me know!
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I may have just the ticket shortly.
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09-02-2015, 12:47 PM | #8 | ||||||
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I have a DH 1 frame, 28 inch 12 ga choked .005 and .012 at 6 lbs 8 ozs that i use for my upland bird hunts, You will like the light 12 ga's with open chokes! good luck. scott
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09-02-2015, 01:08 PM | #9 | ||||||
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Don't be afraid of a Damascus DH either. If I were in the market, that is what I would look for
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09-02-2015, 01:39 PM | #10 | ||||||
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I have a 1 frame DH 12 that has 28" barrels and weighs 6lb8oz. gun flies in your hands, you will love a 1 frame DH 12. Mine is Damascus and I love it.
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