I'm thinking semi-auto for dove and over/under for quail. But what if you could just choose one or the other?

O/U

FBG_Ag78 said:

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O/U

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I have a 12 gauge and a 20 gauge semi-auto. Kind of become obsessed with the idea of an over/under.

If I could only have one shotgun for all purposes (waterfowl, upland, clays, small game, big game, defense, etc) it would be a semi auto.

If we are only talking clays and upland birds it would be an over under

It's been talked about a ton on here, but a semi 20 for both dove and quail is my preference. For quail, that 3rd, 4th, and 5th shot has come in handy pretty often on a slow rising covey.

Still, nothing beats getting a double with a nice O/U or SxS.

All I ever do with a shotgun is upland birds and clays so I'm happy with a O/U as well.

Agree with you that a semi would be a better "do everything" gun.

Why stop at 2, you need at least one of each kind of action! I've got:

Dove - Remington 870 wingmaster - pump
Duck - Benelli SBE II - Semi Auto
Clays/if I ever were to go upland bird hunting - Ruger Red Label - O/U

But if only one, the semi auto for the versatility of being able to use it in more situations.

agfan2013 said:

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Why stop at 2, you need at least one of each kind of action! I've got:

Dove - Remington 870 wingmaster - pump
Duck - Benelli SBE II - Semi Auto
Clays/if I ever were to go upland bird hunting - Ruger Red Label - O/U

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I have:

Remington semi-auto 12 gauge
Benelli sem-auto 20 gauge

Not sure why I NEED and O/U.....but I want one.

I have two O/U one in 12ga and one 20ga, these are for dove hunting and sporting clays. I also have a 12ga SBE II that I use for waterfowl or if I think it will rain while hunting. I also have a Remington 1100 12ga that was my first shotgun, it is on my list of projects. I really want to do a complete rebuild on it and try to find some nice wood furniture for it as well. I also have a 870 for home defense....

O/U - nice weather upland hunting and clays
Semi - bad weather and waterfowl

I have multiple shotguns in both semi auto and o/u. I prefer the o/u for dove and quail because I have to pick up my shells casings. The semi automatic just throws shells everywhere and makes it a pia. This is fine if you in the marsh in a blind.

Just my opinion

If God wanted you to shoot an O/U he would have put your eyes that way.

My preference is
1. SxS
2. O/U
3. Pump (Winchester model 12 only)
4. Single Shot

Don't even keep a semi auto in the safe.

I have always wanted to pick up a Winchester Model 1887 . It would be cool to add a lever action to the list.

I use a O/U Browning Citori 12 gauge for dove and quail. Sometimes I substitute my old 20 gauge SxS Browning BPS. For ducks I use a Benelli Super Nova pump.

My Benelli SuperSport has quickly become my favorite Shotgun. I'd probably recommend a Cordoba though for a dual purpose because of the stock

Depends on how much you hunt or shoot and how much recoil bothers you. I shoot a lot of clays and use to think I had to have a O/U to fit in and look the part. After having a shoulder beat up every week end I had a guy let me use his Browning Gold Golden Clays to shoot a round of clays and five stand. I shot 300 rounds that week end and shoulder was ok for a change.
So I sold all my O/U's for clay shooting and went all semi auto.
I kept one Winchester 101 as it was my dad's and hated to get rid of it. I use it sometimes just to remember him when hunting quail.
Another benefit is my wife started shooting clays with me and she would not shoot any of my O/U's as she was very recoil sensitive. Now she is ok with me buying new semi auto shotguns whenever I want because she likes it too.

Lt. Joe Bookman said:

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It's been talked about a ton on here, but a semi 20 for both dove and quail is my preference. For quail, that 3rd, 4th, and 5th shot has come in handy pretty often on a slow rising covey.

Still, nothing beats getting a double with a nice O/U or SxS.

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3rd, 4th, and 5th shot? Do you not have to use a plug when quail hunting?

For me it's over under for clays and upland game birds. I'll use my 870 for everything else. Only shot a semi a few times and it was nice but just not my thing. I'm going goose hunting this winter with the 870 so i might change my mind after that.

abileneag09 said:

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Lt. Joe Bookman said:

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It's been talked about a ton on here, but a semi 20 for both dove and quail is my preference. For quail, that 3rd, 4th, and 5th shot has come in handy pretty often on a slow rising covey.

Still, nothing beats getting a double with a nice O/U or SxS.

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3rd, 4th, and 5th shot? Do you not have to use a plug when quail hunting?

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Nope. Only have to for migratory birds.

Auto always, or until we can buy full auto over the counter.

I've used both for upland birds and sold my 20 ga O/U. I used to think that any self respecting gentleman would only use an O/U, but I much prefer the reduced recoil of a semi-auto; and I suck so its nice to have that extra shot.

I prefer my O/U. Cheaper to shoot and do not have to search for casings. I wish I had bought one for my son instead of the semi-auto for the same reasons.

SxS. All others have no soul

SxS, O/U, SA - in that order is my preference for dove hunting.

If its going to be rainy or there is a chance of rain, I take my "Hammer with a barrel" (Benelli Supernova). It is quite literally the epitome of a user grade working tool and nothing more. LOL.