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Want to go hunting, please help a city girl get in touch with her inner hunter?
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Sorry for all the questions, but I really only have experience shooting squirrels with my dad’s air-rifle. I live in Texas and I plan on going hunting next year and I am trying to get all my stuff together so I know what I am getting into ahead of time. Rather have a year of planning and learning about what I need as far as knowledge and equipment.
I only want to hunt things that I will eat. This consists of deer, javelina(wild boar), turkey, goose, duck,rabbit and quail.
I want a multi-purpose shotgun that can cover the whole spectrum. I know for sure I want a 12 gauge Semi-auto (can’t stand a pump action) if at all possible under $600.
From what I have read, ammo has a lot to do with it. I know I will want to use a slug for deer and javelina. But does it matter on the size of the pellets when hunting various other game? And since I plan on eating what I kill, should I use lead-free ammo?
Any other helpful information, by all means let me know, whether it is general hunting tips or specific tips for certain game.
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you don’t go hunting with an air rifle my dear. the forest animals will just laugh at you.
We are all God’s creatures. Are you saying that you want to kill yourself? We are, after all, the hardest game to kill. Killing yourself is even harder. Trust me.
Your weapon of choice is admirable but for general slaughter you need a variety with plenty of ammo
Once you are armed to the teeth pop down to your nearest zoo and fill every animal you see full of lead
Enjoy your food
Contrary to what many think hunting is a great thing to do and there is some real spiritual connection with the food you have been blessed to harvest. The best I can tell you here is to get in touch with friends and or relatives who are hunters and pick their brain for local knowledge and visit local hunting supply stores and learn all you can. Hunting is a wonderful experience and will give you a new appreciation of nature, the outdoors and the animals God has provided us with. Good hunting and practice safe gun handling.
For Shooting things like deer and boar, I would suggest using a rifle instead of a shotgun, I would suggest using a .270 winchester, a .270 is a popular rifle for shooting deer and boar and does a great job. But for shooing rabbits etc, try and get yourself a .22 rim fire and use hollow point bullets, this is a great all-round low powered rifle with no kick back that is extremely good for shooting rabbits, squirrels and even Turkey. It is very cheap, and a step up from your air rifle. But a shotgun would be excellent for quail, duck and goose, I would suggest using No.4 BBs as your ammo for your shotgun.
If your going to be using a shotgun for your first gun and are making it your all around gun here are somethings you will want.
Get yourself the remington model 1100, its semi auto.
The shells you will need are as follows and you can get them in steel shot, keep in mind steel weighs less then lead, making the bullets a little slower but since they are harder hold a tighter pattern.
Turkey, 3 1/2 Shell Length w/ 4,5,6 Shot with a Full Choke
Duck, 2 3/4 Shell Length w/4,5 Shot with Modified Choke
Grouse,quail, Rabbit 2 3/4, 7 1/2, 6 Shot Improved Choke
Deer and Wild Boar and both use the same Slug, get yourself a good slug scope, Use the Foster Style Slugs.
Your Gun Should Be In 12 Gauge. They have plenty of different loads and choices for any game your looking to take.
Other then that do your research. CLOTHING, GEAR, AMMO, and GUNS. Also before you go hunting do some research on the Species to find out what they like to eat as well as their habitat.
The only other advice I can give you is stick by an expierienced and successful hunter and before you know it you will be taking game like it was your job. Good Luck!
Always use rifled slugs for Deer and Boar. Use # 4 shot for Turkey, Duck, and Rabbit.* Use # 71/2 for Quail, Pheasant, Grouse, Woodcock.* Use #2 for Geese.* Use # 6 for squirrel. Yes you can use lead shot, except for when Hunting Geese.* Buy a Remington Model 1100.*
first i glad you putting though in this, now remember not all gun will fit you. no 2 gun are a like. first the gun you pick need to fit you, too it depend on the choke of the gun. yes you can look around an find a 1100 , are other for less
Eagle Eye hit the nail on the head. Follow his advice and you will be fine. Glad to hear you are going hunting and doing your homework. You could pick up some magazines to read and look for hunting articles on line.
Depending on where your located in Texas the shotgun may not be the best firearm to use for deer and javelina hunting. I’ve used slugs and buckshot hunting deer and feral hogs in the eastern part of the state and in the big thicket area. Out to the west and south 200-300 yard shots are very common. The advice that eagle eye gave you is sound, just remember that hunting here is Texas differs from each region. Drop me a email if you want to discuss this, I’m active with a couple of youth hunting groups and do firearms training for beginners.