Recommended Guns and Dogs for a Quail Hunting Adventure
The gun and dog are crucial components of any hunting adventure, not just for quail hunting, this is why experienced hunters recommend that choosing a gun and dog be done with great care because the overall results depend on large measure of them. We’ll start our article by reviewing two of the most recommended firearms for a quail hunting trip.
The first model we will introduce is the Remington Model 870 SPS-T Camo 20 Gauge, which has the following specifications and features:
o Caliber: 12
o Chamber: 3 1/2 ”
o Mag. Capacity: 3-4
o Barrel length: 23 ”
o Choke: Rem Choke
o Overall length: 44 1/2 ”
o Avg. Weight: 7 1/4
o Receiver milled from solid steel billet for strength and durability.
o Twin action bars ensure smooth, reliable and non-binding action
o skill and accuracy of legendary points
203, Rem Choke barrel offered in 12, 16 and 20 gauge
o Equipped with TruGlo light-gathering fiber optic rifle sights
This lightweight 20 gauge pump action is capable of handling 3-inch magnum shells and has a 20-inch vent rib, Rem Choke barrel with full choke included. With the new R3 recoil pad, designed by Sims Vibration Laboratory, the felt recoil of this lightweight 870 is significantly reduced. The camouflaged barrel is equipped with TruGlo light-gathering fiber optic rifle sights to facilitate target alignment. A camouflaged Cordura nylon sling, twists and studs complete the package.
The second and last model we will review is the Browning Citori Superlight Feather, which comes with the following specifications and features:
o Caliber: 12 2 3/4
o Barrel length: 43 ”
o Pull length: 14 1/4 ”
o Drop at comb: 1 5/8 ”
o Heel drop: 2 3/8 ”
o Name. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz.
o Receiver: light alloy with steel chamber face and hinge pin, embossed in high relief
o Barrel: 263 vented rib
o Action: Single Selective Trigger, Hammer Ejectors, Top Tang / Safety Barrel Selector
o Stock: Glossy walnut stock, English style straight grip stock, Schnabel forearm
o Three Invector-Plus throttle valves
The English styling, straight grip stock, and Schnabel forearm balance perfectly in your hands. The Superlight’s alloy receiver, with a steel dovetail breech face and steel hinge pin, provides exceptional strength while remaining lightweight. Models come with three standard Invector Plus choke valves. A recoil pad is only included on 12 gauge models.
Moving on to the second part of our article, we will present the most suitable dogs for this hunting adventure. The first dog we will review is the American Water Spaniel:
The American Water Spaniel has a crisp, well-cured textured coat lined with a protective coat. Coat colors can be liver / chocolate and sometimes dogs can have a small white spot on their chest. The dog has a muzzle of medium length, smooth and square. The American Water Spaniel has a black or dark nose and eye color that should match the coat color (shades of brown / hazelnut).
The second and last dog we introduce is the Beagle, which is a sturdy, square-built little hound that has an elegant, easy-care short coat. The coat can come in any dog color, for example: tri-color, black and tan, red and white, orange and white, or lemon and white. The Beagle is similar in appearance to the English Foxhound. The dog’s muzzle is square and straight and the skull is broad and slightly rounded. The Beagle hound has wide ears that are hanging. The dog’s brown / hazel eyes have a unique pleading expression.
We hope that our little guide to guns and dogs suitable for a quail hunting adventure will come hand in hand if you plan to practice this special sport. We wish you all the best and a rewarding quail hunting experience that you will remember for years to come.