Sould it be illegal to hunt with 8 gauge?

[Ray Masciarella]

Forrest, and if you read my earlier post it had nothing do to with hunting migratory game. All I really wanted was some tips on what to look for when buying a 8 ga to turkey hunt legally. That turned into a discussion about ducks wherein you suggested that I was unethical. If you best argument is that the rule is sound because it's nearly 100 years old, then you don't understand that the reasons for it's enactment don't apply anymore. Again, I respect your opinion but you can't cite a rational basis for prohibiting turkey hunting with an 8 ga. Being unable to do so you choose to attack the character of others just cause they don't listen to you. I'm done with you too.

Now, can anyone give me a tip on what to look for in buying an 8 ga besides the usual?

[Hammer Fan]

Originally Posted by Ray Masciarella

Forrest, and if you read my earlier post it had nothing do to with hunting migratory game. All I really wanted was some tips on what to look for when buying a 8 ga to turkey hunt legally. That turned into a discussion about ducks wherein you suggested that I was unethical. If you best argument is that the rule is sound because it's nearly 100 years old, then you don't understand that the reasons for it's enactment don't apply anymore. Again, I respect your opinion but you can't cite a rational basis for prohibiting turkey hunting with an 8 ga. Being unable to do so you choose to attack the character of others just cause they don't listen to you. I'm done with you too.

Now, can anyone give me a tip on what to look for in buying an 8 ga besides the usual?

I honestly don't think you have read any of my posts. Actually you were the one who brought up the topic of migratory bird hunting and the question of ethics in your very first post, and I have never once attacked the character of you or of anyone on this board, please point out where I did so and I will apologize. If you want to use your antique Parker with traditional loads for turkey go nuts, enjoy it.

The only problem I have with the entire 8 gauge issue is the possibility of a newly manufactured gun that is capable of throwing a huge payload of the new super shots at a range we have not seen before. Yes, having a shotgun that can kill a turkey at rifle ranges is a rational basis for prohibiting turkey hunting with an 8 gauge. And no, my own personal opinion is that rifles should not be used for turkeys. Did that clear it up for you?

It seems like you had your own idea of were this thread should go from the beginning and are getting defensive to the point of saying I am name calling and attacking your character because I disagree. Which I honestly don't think we disagree that much, it sounds like we are pretty much on the same page, I could care less if you use your Parker for turkeys, and it sounds like you have no intention of calling for overturning the Federal ban.

Anyway...hope you find the gun you are looking for. I know Puglisi's usually has some 8 gauges for sale, but it's been awhile since I've looked at his site. I wish I would have seen the Julia auction a bit earlier, it sounds like some really nice guns went for a great price. If you find a nice one, post some good pictures. Good luck

[Dollar Grade]

The larger than 10 gauge law is about as useful as a duck plug for a SxS !!!

It was the repeaters, loss of habitat and punt guns (in that order) that reduced the duck number.

Duckin' in MI,
Kurt