Crow Busters Forum

You need to better define what is meant by best? Rate of fire, inexpensive gun to buy, craftsmanship vs. mass produced, gauge, fixed chokes vs. tubes, stock configuration etc. etc. I like Parker Bros. doubles for several reasons but that makes them best for me, not the best crow gun in general for most. Certain guns "speak to you", a legacy gun handed down could be a favorite, a gun you have had for many decades and holds many memories of years gone by could be a best crow gun. There are lots of variables and ultimately is to each their own.

I like a semi-auto because of my hands are messed up,but some guys love a pump,some guys on here use old classic doubles and over and unders,no wrong way,if you have a shotgun that you enjoy because your dad gave it to you or whatever,use it and have fun.

Hi K12,

I would opine the Browning Maxus is hard to beat.  It allows for quick follow-up shots in volume, is adjustable to fit various shooters, offers speed loading, patterns well and handles any shotshell from 2 & 3/4 to 3 1/2 inch.  They even functions with the Federal Sub-sonic "Metro Field" load we use with our Metro Barrel extensions.

I have taken crows with all of the shotgun options (action types and gauges/bore), even a lever action, but for me the modern gas operated autoloader in 12 gauge works best.

A few of us here have recently picked up Benelli M4's for furry critters and our night time varmint hunting operations.  Topped with a halographic sight and mated to a tactical flashlight and laser makes a most effective tool.

Regards,

Hi Shane,

Per your request, here is my M4:

Right now we are targeting nusiance raccoons, skunks and opossums for farmers. We hope to get into some coyotes and bobcats this fall, too.  I have already dropped a crow with it using a Hornady Heavy Magnum Turkey shell with 1 and 1/2 ounces of nickle plated 4's.  That got her done.

Some other new gadgets we are testing/using include this Laser Genetics "designator" and the SWR Spectre II suppressor.  I tested this suppressor two different Volquartsen's last Saturday at the "Silencers are Legal" shoot at Elm Fork Shooting Park last Friday.

All the best,

 

i use a winchester super x2 reeally nice

Baikal, SBE I , SBE II, 1100 16ga , H&R 410, ya they all work.

My tool of choice is the Beretta A400 X-PLOR Light Field, handles everything from 2.5" to 3.0 inch with allure, and is very fast handling, light, and very reliable too. I have arthritis (4 types), so a light weight, and light recoil are imperative, and this does it all, even with 3.0" magnum loads, the kick off recoil system knocks away the recoil as if you're firing 28gram trap loads.

I shoot mainly pumps, M12 Winchesters that is. I like my full choked 12 gauges for those bluebird days when the crows use altitude to their advantage. I really like the 16's as well but when crows are stupid and/or in tight. Usually have both in the blind or truck depending

Shoot some autos as well. Some vintage and one more modern. Got my sights on a new Beretta Explor Unico. The pale green reciever looks sharp. Turn 50 this summer and I suppose this would be a fine reward  for making it to the half century mark

Ted

I am not sure a fella can proclaim a "best" crow gun for anyone else but themselves.  I used to be an auto guy for years, that is all I knew.  My autos generally worked fine in normal temps but my love for automatics fell when the mercury did the same.  Seems like hunting in the single digits and below causes problems.  Plus, I got sick of cleaning them all the time to ensure proper cycling.  So, I now shoot an 870 supermag and have not looked back. 

 

 

Shane:

Gadget Bob and I shot those squab around a horse corral that contained about 10 to 15 horses, including a mare with a foal.  There was one stallion too.  Action was brisk and the only time the equines got nervous was when we dropped a pigeon onto the back of a horse. 

Knowing something about the skittishness of horses, I was pleasantly surprised that our metroguns were not surprising our host horse herd. 

At one time while I was policing the corral area during a lull, a flight of pigeon's flew in over the barn and I had to seek concealment quickly and ended up crouched against a stock panel.  The mare and her little one nosed up to me on their side of the pipe fence, checking me out for carrots, I guess.  They were so close I felt breath on my elbow.  Better be still!

Anyway, there were too many targets for Bob to handle, so I was compelled to stand up to help and drop a couple, all the while expecting to hear a mini-stampede on the other side of the fence.  I turned around and there they stood, staring at me, waiting for the carrots I didn't have.

Metro gun technology really works!!!