The Best Duck Hunting Advice You Shouldn’t Take!!
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- Опубликовано: 19 сен 2024
- With all of the opinions on different duck hunting products, how can you decide which ones are best? On this video Joel shares with you the best duck hunting advice you should take. Find out which comments on social media you should disregard or never say yourself!
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The Best Duck Hunting Advice You Shouldn’t Take!!
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Thanks for watching! What model firearm do you hunt with?
Mossberg 500 and Mossberg Mav 88. My 500 went down opening weekend and I hunted the entire season with the Mav 88 with a Hevi Shot Extended Range choke. Had ZERO problems out of that gun. Would oil it up every week and it shot like a champ.
Great, thanks for sharing!
I mostly use a Benneli Montefeltro but have a Remington 870 as well. That one will probably go to the grandson.
Mossberg 835 is my beat up duck hunting choice. We all know how rough it can be on our firearms. If I know it will be clean hunt I will take the weatherby Orion.
I'm now 46 yrs old, my first shotgun was a NE single shot 20 mod. Choke at about 13 yrs old. Later my old brother sold me his Mossberg 500 12 ga at maybe 16 yrs old. At the age of 18 three months after my birthday my older brother and I drove to a sportinf goods store in New Orleans. I asked to hold a new Browning BPS 10 ga. I asked how much, he said $525, but it's on sale for $485, I said sold, my brother's mouth dropped and his eyes were huge. At 21 I retired my Mossberg 500 and bought a new Browning Gold Hunter 3-1/2". Up till two years ago she was my primary shotgun, some 800+ ducks, dove, geese, squirrels and God knows what else ; I retired her after some work done and still isn't working. So a few years ago I bought my wife a Beretta 300 12ga. She absolutely loves it. I let her try my Remington 1100 20 ga, my NE 20ga, my Browning Gold Hunter 12 ga, but I never let her shoot the 10ga. We bought her a Mossberg auto , she didn't like anything else till the Beretta 12 ga 3". Last year before duck season I bought a new Beretta Xtreme Plus 12 ga 3-1/2" in grass camouflage. I love it. But I will be getting my Gold Hunter repaired for a back up. Thanks to all the footage and information. We love it. Shannon and Sharon.
After hunting for over 25 years, waterfowl hunting has recently become an obsession for me(channels like this one have helped me a lot). I use a browning hunter 3.5” semi-hevi 10#4&federal Tss/black cloud #3&9. I jump shoot with waders and kayak, also try to decoy in open water, with moderate success. I use stock I/c choke and can hit them within 30 yards. They are hard to hit but beautiful, tasty and fun. So far primarily wood ducks, but would like to get a mallard. I want a lighter gun I can keep shouldered longer…
Beretta A400, love that gun.
That's what I got and it is 👌👌 is yours the 3 or 3 1/2" chamber?
I've been looking online and can't find the 3 1/2" chamber model like mine. My grandpa is running out of years and chose me to gift the beretta to.
Hands Down, best there is..
Lol
I use a Beretta A400 extreme with kick off
Cycles flawlessly, 0 kick, raised rib, smooth to operate. Oversized trigger guard, safety, and ejector handle. Many other benefits on this gun. Extremely pleased with it.
Awesome video again! Thanks
LOL. Thanks for the thoughts, I'm looking at a Beretta too.
always seem to enjoy your videos. just love talking and hunting ducks since early teens. Started with single-shot Winchester 51.???? The first auto was Rem. 2 3/4 1100 at 16 yrs. old. Moved to a Browning Gold 3 1/2 about20 yrs. ago because of steel shot. Benelli is the gun to go with if I was looking to change. Too old to make that investment now. Thanks, old Louisiana duck hunter
Some good guns, there. Thanks, I really appreciate it.
I use Browning Silver Hunter (waterfowl edition). Bought it last season chose it over a Benelli Super Vinci. Love everything about it but being gas recoil system gets a nasty cylinder burn on the magazine tube. Needs a bit cleaning after each use, which I enjoy anyway. I'm kinda clean freak with my firearms. I would've gone for an A5 or Maxus but they were a bit more expensive. You know browning is "The Best there is!!" lol.
Lol touché
Man we viewers need to get the word out to get you more subscribers !!
Thank you!
Use an A5 myself. Won’t say it’s “hands down the best that’s out there” but it sure does come close. Excellent video JoelBaby (I’ve always wondered what it said on the back of that chair). 13:00 . Thanks again man for a good info video.
HAHA, good catch! I didn't even notice that in the shot. Thanks!
Shooting a 2 3/4 Browning B80. Old but super awesome
I know I'm late to video, but I shoot a Franchi Affinity 3.5 and I am extremely happy with it.
A390ST. 12 caliber.
Says right on it. 😀
Same here I love that gun.
I shoot a new Browning A5 stalker. I used it this past season to shoot my first duck. My first duck was a green wing teal.
That's great!
Beretta 391 in shadow grass camo
Very good video and I agree with “ what might be good for you may not work for me”. I from Louisiana and last year I bought an A5 and my hit percentage went up. I just use the modified factory choke that came with the gun. All of my hunting is done in a Tupelo/cypress brake so most of my shots are 30 yards or closer. Many times the birds drop below the trees and I lose sight of them and they are hard to pick up and follow. When I do finally find them I have to get on them quickly and I think this is where the A5 has helped. That square back receiver must help me get on target better and quicker because I noticed a difference in my ability to snap shoot a bird. Before the A5 I shot a Browning Maxus which I like but I believe I like the A5 better. I shoot 2-3/4”, 1-1/8 ounce #6 1400 FPS steel most of the time. I know that may sound untrue but it is the truth. As long as the birds are within 30 yards the steel does the trick most of the time. Later in the season when the teal are gone and it’s mostly gadwall, occasionally mallards, and shovelers we switch to number 4 shot. The gun cycles the 2-3/4” light loads with no problems. Really enjoy your videos - keep them coming.
I also tried the maxus, but didn’t like it as well as the A5. Yes, I know several guys who also shoot light steel and love it for close range. Thanks for your thoughts, I really appreciate it!
Love my a5 as well. Got both
Franchi Intensity (affinity 3.5 now) love the gun. Super durable, mines been under water and still shot. Easy to break apart and clean. Good price point. Essentially the SBE 1.5 haha
Thanks for the info!
Winchester SX4 Waterfowl Edition 12G
Browning A5 retired my Belgium made light 12 A5, and bought a new one and love it.
Hey there, I love that you have shot your 870 for so long! I did the same for awhile but made the transition last year to an autoloader. I chose the Benelli m2 after having the opportunity to use both gas and inertia system guns. I decided on the inertia system for its simplicity. I decided on the Benelli first, because it had the best fitment for me right out the box and secondly because of the overall quality. I chose the m2 over other Benelli models because I don’t shoot 3.5s and it felt better in the hands over the sbe3. I attribute that to the foregrip style, also found on the sbe2. On top of all that I got it on sale 400 under msrp! Couldn’t turn it down.
Great, glad you could get a deal on the gun you wanted! Thanks for sharing.
Many years ago I bought a Browning Gold Hunter auto. It worked fine until it didn’t and it picked a cold, snowy day where we had more ducks and geese than I had ever seen. Long story short, it kept jamming so I had what amounted to a single shot. Back then I didn’t get to go duck hunting very often so having equipment failure was heartbreaking.
I went out the next day and bought a Browning BPS Stalker in 3 1/2” with a 28” barrel. I know a lot of guys swear by their autos but in my experience nothing beats the reliability of a pump. My BPS isn’t as sexy as a lot of my other shotguns, but it is the one I reach for for ducks and geese. It’s also my favorite turkey gun.
I think as I age and become more recoil adverse I’ll switch back to an auto.
For upland birds I love my Browning feather lite over and under.
Recently my wife overheard me telling my son in-law if I could only keep one shotgun, it’d be the BPS. She was quick to say, “Why did you spend so much on a safe full of beautiful, expensive shotguns if you like that ugly thing so much?” Fortunately she was smiling.
I have several friends that love their BPS! Funny how our wives can get right to the matter! I'm glad mine encourages my hunting even though she doesn't love it as much as me!
Love the topic in this video and your take on it!
I've been shooting the Winchester SX3 for the last 5 seasons and only one hiccup. The hiccup was due to me using the heavy duty spring in my sure shot recoil spring I installed. Since I put the light duty spring in I have had no problems.
Thanks Aaron!
Mossberg 500 and a rem 1100 both have performed very well
I have the A5 and also the sx3. Love both the guns. I do prefer the sx3 though. Its amazing how trusty the gun has been. My sx3 has over 6k rounds through it.
I generally run my A5 for hunting geese and run my sx3 for duck hunting.
I am going to try running a 20 gauge over/under this year. Never hunted with one, just started shooting mine the other day.
Have a personal goal to shoot a 6 bird limit with the over/under this year. 😁
Great goal, you can do it!
I use a beretta a400 for my semi and occasionally use my browning silver and browning bps when I want to shoot a pump.
Hands down, the best "no BS" duck gear video, ever, in the world, bar none.
Ok... I let that one slide 😂👍🏻
Stoeger m3500 waterfowl edition. I really like the inertia system that it utilizes and for the features it has and the price. It’s a good firearm. Plus comes with a sling ( I don’t use it) and the has an weight that can be added in the buttstock to help dampen those heavier loads that will hit hard.
Thanks for your awesome content. I just found your site a week ago and we are really enjoying it. I shot a 870 express until I switched to a Benelli Super Vinci 5 years ago. Absolutely love the gun!
Keep the content coming.
Thanks for the comment! I'm glad you're enjoying the content.
I use a CZ Redhead Premier Target 20ga. I also just ordered boss 3/5 3” ammo to pattern it as I haven’t dropped a duck yet with steel. Great video. Thanks for all your knowledge. 👍👍
The Benelli Vinci is my gun. The A5 is also incredible from what I’ve heard.
I’ve really wanted to get a vinci since I was a kid, I’m looking for a new waterfowl gun should I get one?
@@neonwhitea.1548 The vinci is incredible, It's very light and is balanced just before the bolt. It also has very little recoil and it throws very good patterns with hevi metal and everything else i've tried. The best part is it breaks down into 3 pieces, the bolt is made of only 8 pieces, and the trigger mechanism also comes out in one piece all for cleaning. This probably sounds like some marketing reps sale pitch but I really really like this gun.
I shoot a stoeger M3500 ans LOVE it!! Tough gun! And been thinking/looking into Boss ammo. Heard nothing but good things! Just gotta get past the price! Lol
It’s priced about like high end steel. Still quite a bit more than the bargain shells. I shoot less shells because I’m not having to use as many shells on cripples.
@@SurvivingDuckSeason yea probably going to shoot what steel i have left this season and start with a full case of boss next season. Afraid if i shot ANY boss id never shoot the 1.5 cases of steel i have LOL
From the Great Northwest public Duck Blind Joel it is awesome to keep the book open in the sense of Bring It On new products trying them out and getting them out there duck hunting is hard enough as it is if you don't stay open to new things God bless another great video and information thanks again
I love my SX4. Been a Remington guy since 1968 and the Sx4 shoots way better and no Jamington issues!
SBE 1,2, or 3 in my opinion, want regret it
You're right about gear. One man's trash is another mans treasure. What works, works.
It's not so much for the fish to bite the lure, but more so the fisherman!
I've been thru 2, 870s. Salt water and sand takes it toll on anything.
I won a Bennelli SBE 2 at a DU function, about 15 years ago and after a few seasons, I retired the 870 for a back up gun. The SBE has been my main gun.
This past season the inertia spring sprung with shooting a bull sprig. Luckily the 870 was waiting. I hunted a couple time with it until the ejector spring sprung on it.
I ordered and waited for the SBE replacement spring and put the 870 in with a gunsmith. The gunsmith said it would be $300 for the 870 repair.
Eff that! That gun (20 years old) wasn't worth $300.
I replaced the SBE inertia recoil spring with a stainless spring and finished the season.
My shoulder thanks me too!
I recently bought a Stoger pump, for a back up.
Now, my shoulder is threatening a strike if I have to use the pump.
SBE 3 is supposed to be a better gun than the SBE 2.
I have a Remington 870 pump that I got for my 16 birthday, iam now 51.Treated myself to a Stoeger m3500 LOVE IT.
Awesome!
Finally someone that knows about calls and equipment
I ve a beretta 301 for 30 years after getting dogs abuse from my fellow hunters I replaced it with a beretta 391 wish I hadnt changed
$200 pawn shop 870 super mag.
I've gotten very used to my dads old Beretta AL 390 silver mallard. Love that gone along with all the dings and scratches, even a cracked forearm. It's all character and stories in my opinion.
Gun* gosh darnit.
Yeah I know what you mean... My 870 is in rough shape... lot's of character. I just don't want it to be destroyed lol
@@SurvivingDuckSeason I've got lots of stories with that gun, took a core sample with it in a flooded corn feild, swabbed the barrel with a corn stalk and it worked just find for the rest of the morning😂😂, and so awesome that u responded!! So so awesome!! Love your videos, thanks.
Hi Joel. Watching you on RUclips has brought back an interest in duck hunting. I just started watching a couple weeks ago. I wish we could talk over a cup of coffee but I live in Wisconsin. I shoot old double barrel shotguns. Parker or l c Smith and use hand made decoys that I made with a close friend who was one of the best decoy makers in the state. He has since past away. I also had to put my once in a lifetime black lab down. So it's hard to go out. I'm a Christian man so I loved the God bless at the end. Keep it up.. put my blind out on big green lake yesterday. Teal and early goose starts in 5 days. Thanks again for helping me to try again.
Larry Wisconsin farmer thanks for sharing your story. What often keeps us from doing what we love Is also the reason why we should do it! I bet your friend and your pup will be honored when you keep the memories alive every time you go. New experiences afield and remembering the old times can be so good for the soul. Bless you, brother. Maybe one day we can share that cup of coffee ☕️
Super black eagle 3... doesn’t shoot high like some people say. Dead on. Love it. Well worth the money
Berretta A300 outlander its amazing in my opinion
Are the HD waders come in insulated? I guess I need to do my research but I’m just curious. I love your videos! I’ve been Hunt public AR flooded timber for close to 38 years your passion and knowledge reminds me of the group of men I hunt with. Thank you for doing these Utube videos!
Insulated in the boot, not in the upper. I didn't think I would be a fan of that style, but I actually love it!
SBE 2, love it
I shoot a 870 express that i have completely rebuilt and customized. I had a beautiful laminate wood stock and forearm made for my length of pull, upgraded magazine and lifter springs, smoothed action,timney trigger kit, cnc'd magazine follower, volquartzen extractor, bradley sight, oversize saftey button,put a paracord sling on it, and had the receiver and barrel cerakoted tungsten color. I have probably 900$ in it including the price of the gun itself. I love that gun it has been under water and hunted hard duck hunting with it and still runs like a dream and is a damn good looking gun. Perfect duck gun
I love it... that’s great! Thanks for sharing.
Browning Maxus nuff said. I to have been an Echo fan for more years than I can remember. I also just started using RM Custom Calls 410 and I am very excited about hunting it.
I have been calling ducks for 57 years.I practice all of time. I am extremely successful at bringing in ducks close. Too many people try to duplicate sound files,RUclips, their buddies etc. I sound like a live mallard duck but I spent and spend a lot of time with listening to Hen Mallards.
I went from a mossberg500 to a 935. I love it. I wish it would shoot 2.75 inch but I'll take the 3.5 for geese any time. Sure do go through the shells with an autoloader though...
Paid 400$ at my local pawn...
Winchester sx4
I’ve always used berettas and have yet to ever have an issue ... my current A350 has been amazing
I've shot a 870 for 40 years bought my a new one couldn't hit nothing with it traded it for a sx3 it was used but it has been great and I just bought a sx2
Excellent! I'm "old school" and what product will last year after year with no problems, especially in cold Alaska conditions? My hunting partner shoots a Remington 870 from the 1980s and I shoot a Browning Citori from the 1970s. We camp out for 2 weeks (tents) so I like stocking foot waders early in the season that I can completely turn inside out and they are bone dry the next morning. Beside duck boats we use home-made pirogues that are 30 years old and are easily transported in our boats. I like your tip hanging ducks by their feet.
I shoot with a Benelli Nova 12ga using Winchester 3 1/2 #2s or BB depends if I’m on the Susquehanna Flats or in VA. The choke is Patternmaster 🤷🏼♂️ works for me!!
Right on! 👍🏻
Surviving Duck Season I’ll keep what you said as a mental note. I’ve been doing some reviews and such and I’ll be the first to admit I’m guilty.. I just get so excited about the product!! 😂 but I understand what you mean and it is kinda off putting. Appreciate it!!
Ive been using a Benelli Vinci for 15+ yrs now and love it. Couldn't imagine an easier shotgun to brake down and clean which is nice.
Remi 870 Wingmaster 30" barrel with a fixed full choke & a Stoeger 3500 28" semi
Mossberg 930 is what I use and a Navy arms muzzleloader 12 Gage shotgun.
I enjoyed looking at the gear ! My gun is a Remington Versa Max Waterfowl Pro with a Carlson choke tube....Hands down the best ! Hahaha
Your recommendation on the Furminator dog comb was spot on ! I love that thing !!!
Awesome, glad you like it!
If you’re shooting Boss 2 3/4 benelli m2 or sx4 I have both and love them
Check out a Benelli. I have a SBE 2 and SBE 3 and love them both. Simple design that works. Super easy to clean if that's something you're in to. Keep up the good work, I love the videos!
Bought a new style Browning A-5 2 seasons ago. I love it. I think you make a good point about the gear Joel. In my years of experience it’s been different everyday. There is no best anything. Some things work better in certain situations better than others. What works for one person won’t do as well as others. Just like the ducks we all sounds a little different. I’m a fairly strong caller on j-frame and cut downs. Get out and try everything and don’t be afraid to make mistakes and learn. You won’t kill limits anywhere near everyday. I learn way more on days I don’t kill many ducks than killing 8 limits in 30 minutes. It’s like most things. You get out what you put in.
Yes indeed, very true!
man if that old 870 could tell stories of all the hunts, would be a legend
Ain’t that the truth!
Try the Franchi Affinity Elite 3 or 3.5. I like mine. They come in Optifade Timber and Optifade Marsh camo pattern. They are fairly light and every review I have seen talks about how they are almost jam free. I chose mine over the Benelli M2 3 inch. I shot my Franchi pheasant hunting and love the sights. They come with 3 chokes.
Great videos. I want to learn duck hunting this fall and winter. I have hunted pheasant for years.
1100 and 1187.👍👍
Joel- my first shotgun was an 11-87 Premier Upland. I cut the stock down 3/4 of an inch to fit. The 11/87 points like my hand, but it’s too pretty for a salt marsh. I started shooting an SX4 Compact two years ago and they fit/point similarly. You might find the SX4 points like your 870. Thank you for the great videos!
Thanks for your thoughts... I appreciate it. I’ve also looked at the SX4.
Thanks for your thoughts... I appreciate it. I’ve also considered the SX4.
Old 870 wingmaster. It's actually a family air loom.
Thanks for another great video Joel! I totally agree with you. As far as gear goes whatever works best for you is the gear to go with. I've used a lot of different things and have preferences, but my advice to people would be to not try to keep up with the latest and greatest, but use the things you have and try to be the best hunter you can be with what you have and slowly as to your arsenal. I shot a lot of birds in my early days with a $10 dozen of garage sale mallards and a used Mossberg 500.
Thanks Jeremy! Good advice, my friend.
I use a benelli sbe3 and shoot Carlson crematore chokes and black cloud ammo 3 inch#2
I am starting to load my own TSS loads. Comp n choke sent my a 5 pack of tubes to dial in my specific range I am searching for. Their customer services are fantastic. Once I take the time to pattern each tone I’ll be recording my findings and determine which tube works the best for me.
Good stuff, sounds great!
Benelli Super Vinci I’ve had it 8 years and it’s a good fun for me especially with Patternmaster Choke but that’s my preference it’s what works for me might not work for everybody. In my bag I always have my duck calls and a few specialty calls like a wood duck call or cut down call. One thing I like to have is a wood call too those woods calls have a different sound to them than acrylic. Ducks aren’t any different than humans in sounds we like some like a single reed acrylic when others might like a cut down. I always have my goose calls Canada and Snow/Speck in my area we’ve got a variety so you’ve got to be prepared. On my lanyard I’ve always had a compass so I can get wind direction and know where the sun will be so I can setup on the east side to be in the shadows if I’m not hunting a permanent blind. When it comes to decoys I like Dakota’s and Higdon Battleships because of the detail on the Dakota and how bright the higdons all especially in the timber. When I’m thinking about setup I go back to scouting and put out a variety of species in my setup from what I’ve been seeing in there. When it comes to motion I like water motion splashing ducks swimming think about what ducks look like on the water when you watch them. They are splashing chasing each other dipping under the water picking feathers you want to imitate that. Now I’m not totally against spinning wings I use them but I know which spots they work better than others. When I do use them I put them in like buck brush around the open hole so they just see the flash and don’t key in on the decoy only. When it comes to clothes waders and camo I seriously think that personal preference all the stuff they’ve got out today is a whole lot better than what I started out with. Canvas Waders Waxed Hunting jackets put on multiple layers to stay warm and bread bags on your feet to keep them warm. My first blind bag was an old military gas mask bag. I will say this about clothes make sure they match your surroundings that you hunt in you don’t won’t to stick out.
Very good thoughts and good advice. I don't miss those years of canvas waders! I fell in every time I hunted... I always had a change of clothes!
Canvas waders were tough as all get out never had a pair to leak but they where like freezers real awkward to walk in cause they were so stiff. You might remember this when the old Gore-Tex clothing came out you talk about a game changer I still have my old Gore-Tex Columbia Brown Camo Jacket it’s a classic. Then a few years later neoprene waders that was the ultimate game changer especially the Cabelas Ultimates 1000 gram that came out in 2000. I remember my dad having a pair of Herters PVC waders they were so cold because you’d sweat in them things so bad. Think about how much the camo patterns have changed when I started it was Brown Camo then Mossy Oak original Bottomland and Shadow Grass and later on Break Up and what we’ve got now is amazing the detail that’s in these patterns.
Love my A5
Browning gold hunter 3 1/2
I’m on a SDS binge. Great content! I’ve been shooting my old 870 express mag for 25 years. Got it when I was 12. This year I finally upgraded to a 3.5 Franchi affinity elite and can’t WAIT for the opener in two weeks. I was worried I’d keep trying to pump it, but so far so good. 😆
Right on! Glad you're enjoying. I'm still trying to decide which auto I'm going with lol
Hands down the best video...bar none...lol. I shoot a Benelli SBE3. Took it to Rob Roberts an had the forcing cone done, ported barrel, trigger work over sized slammer button. Patterns wonderfully. Migra 2/4 shot works excellent, but gonna try the Boss' this year. Great videos for real. Learned alot.
Awesome! Thanks!
Beretta a400 ..shoots 3.5 inch shells or up too ..no problems .. girlfriend shoots stoger m3020 20 gauge..loves it as well
Great! Thx
The gun I use is a savage 320 pump
Joel I use a mallard tone for last 40 years and it's a pretty good call bye
Love your videos! I use a Dickinson inertia autoloader great shotgun
Rockin ol reliable Remington 870 super mag boomstick
Right on!!
My best friend shoots a mossberg 500, brother shoots 870, other brother shoots a Maxus, brother-in-law is a versa max. And I mine is the A5. I really have become an auto loader guy now. But all I can say is all Guns shoot bird just as well. I prefer mine because of the fit, feels very natural. And all guns are still working with no issue (as long as we clean them regularly).
I just got a stoeger m3000 sporting creamator LR choke 2, 3, or 4shot
Let's hope you can break it in right on a great duck season this year!
I use the Winchester sx4 shoots amazing never has any problems runs a little dirty but if you take care of it it will treat you right. I haven’t had a chance to use very many other guns but I don’t know how it could get much better
Remington versa max waterfowl pro 12GA
Great vid. You hit the nail on the head about people saying they have the best. The people that make me laugh are the ones that need the most expensive gear and anything cheap is just garbage. I shoot a benelli supernova 12 ga. and a weatherby element semi-auto 20 ga. I've been happy with both.
For those people it's about status... or should I say "Status"? more than anything else.
@@SurvivingDuckSeason
Couldn't agree more with ya on that one. 👍👍👍
I have been using a Benelli Black eagle 2 for many years now
Hey like ur videos I hunt Oklahoma but I I shoot a tristar 20ga semi auto, Remington 870 12ga and a Remington versamax
Right on! thanks
Remington model 870 Express since 1987,truck load of shells through it,don't matter the brand,always goes bang,never an issue in all them years and types of weather.
Browning BPS invector
I only came across this today. Yes. The Best Ever descriptions are tedious. I often divide a product into its essential parts and grading them on those parts. I then look at VFM (value-for-money) and expectations. These are both subjective, and they reflect what's important to me. I appreciate all the advice you give, but I'm okay with steel shot. That said, I haven't given all the alternatives a chance, and sometimes it's just easier to buy steel. I would never say steel is best, just like I've never heard you say anything about steel, except that it's not right for you. Keep up the good work!
1978 Loweline river jon.
It's unusual to see a duck boat that's over 40 and still going.
Been waterfowl hunting 56 years on my third 870. Current one is a super mag.(HANDS DOWN THE BEST😂)Had to throw that in there. Great video as usual. God Bless
Lol thanks brother 👍🏻😁
Hi there I personally shot an ancient bikel over and under for over 30 years until I finally was convinced to try a semi auto omg why did I wait so long. Mine is only a cheapie cheapie skb Hs300 but what a game changer only advice i have for anyone who asks me is buy the best you can justify spending money on and watch all of the "surviving duck season" videos. You know your stuff thanks for teaching an old flea bit dog new tricks, God bless you sir
I enjoy hunting with my over-under from time to time... it’s just not practical for me most of the time. I am too wanting an auto loader. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for your really nice complement. It means a lot and I appreciate it!
@@SurvivingDuckSeason you absolutely deserve it my friend. Thanks again
The firearm I have been using for over fifty years is a winchester super x1 and I have killed countless number of water fowl and upland birds with it pluss trap and skeet league .NOw I broke down last year and bought a super x 4 .So far I love it only time will tell .
Thanks for sharing! I've looked at that one too.
I use a Maverick 88 never know when you need a extra paddle
HAHA, yep said that about my gun many times!
I use a 870 too never fails
right on!
Franchi Affinity 3.5
I shoot the benelli super black eagle 3 and I have had zero issues with it
Remington 870 and 887.
Great video I shoot a beretta a300. Would love to get my hands on some of those boss shells but can’t get past the price.
I shoot less shells over steel because I don't have to waste so many on cripples. So for me it's works out very similar in price to steel.
Thanks for answering me. I will cherish the memories. You know the modern stuff looks nice. But to me nothing replaces the old raspy duck call my friend made especially for me and it works great. Or the old decoys made with a friend late nights in his old garage used for a work shop. Painted over a few times. Or taking our 100 year old side by side shotguns to the skeet range
And almost breaking 25. To me new stuff is that new stuff. It's the older hand made things that when you look at it brings a tear to your eye and lump in your throat. You hold that 100 year old A H grade A fox shotgun and try to hear all the old stories it could tell. Yes I like old fox shotguns too. These old things are treasures to me and now I'm trying to pass this on to my son and daughter. When they're not to busy we do get out to the blind. Might not get a lot of ducks but do a lot of talking and laughing. I pray that you have a safe and memorable season and maybe even get a few ducks. Thanks again. Look forward to that cup of coffee.
The best gun for you joel is the one that fits. I'm a beretta fan personally but just because they fit well and have lots of different adjustments for cast and length of pull. A300 and a AL 391. Been shooting sporting clays for almost 20 years and wore out every spring in the 391 as well as my firing pin. Still love the gun and always cycles whatever I put through it as long as I clean it every so often. My opinion is if it starts with a B it's worth it. Try a bunch out and see which one feels the best to you. Ps I'm not a fan of the a400 xterme. Too clunky for me. Benelli super sport is an amazing 20ga also. Shot them several times. Browning maxus is another nice gun I've been able to shoot. Dont know how they hold up though. Good luck love your content and great advice. I REALLY listen what you have to say as it is valued based on your experience and knowledge.
Thanks Chad for your suggestions and for the nice complement!
I shoot a Franchi Affinity 3. Went down a 20ga full time. I also shoot Boss and with 3in #4s, I see no need for recoil or noise of a 12ga anymore.
Yeah, I occasionally shot my 870 20 gage too!
That call sounded pretty good. For a second I thought it was a haydel dr-85!