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Thread: U/O for Ducks - what do you use ?

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    U/O for Ducks - what do you use ?

    I’m interested to know what under and overs people are using for ducks and general bird shooting - and your thoughts on them.
    Ive got a M2 semi auto but looking at adding to the collection.
    Quite like the look of Miroku M70 but interested to hear from anyone that’s been using an U/O for a while and how its gone
    Cheers

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    I owned a Miroku MK70 for duck hunting. Beautiful gun. Shot well and good choke system. Unfortunately, it didn't suit my style of hunting which mainly consisted of sitting it out in a ghille suit on small ponds with opportunities for shots few and far between. Traded it in for a bubba real tree camo Browning Maxus. Happy with the decision, but sad to see the Miroku go. If the gun is a good fit for you and suits your style of duck hunting, you won't go wrong with the Miroku. They were $2000 which was good value in my opinion.
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    LOVED mates SKB.....brother has a lamber thats pretty good.....but nothing beats the Russian mistress......bog std Bakail u/o single trigger....half choke first barrel,tighter than Nuns nasty the 2nd.....loads less than 35grms its all good.
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    I have the older version of the Mk 70 ( 7000 ) also had the fore runner to the Mk 10 (9000) I think that Miroku is highly underated here in NZ, sure you can have a Citori for more money but it was probably made in the Miroku factory anyways.

    I have shot the M7000 for maybe 15 years, no issues, its a 20 G and that suits my main style of pheasant hunting where you need a quick pointing gun. Its been great on ducks too when i shoot opening days.

    The 7 series only falls behind the 10's and such with the no frills approach ( non moveable non changable trigger shoe, no palm swell )
    The 9000 I had was a beauty and went to a forum member IIRC it was mostly a sporting clays gun and too nice to bash about in the truck chasing roosters.
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    Thanks for the useful responses MB/Mickey Duck and JohnD- appreciated

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    Either Browning 725 or 687 SP3 Beretta 20ga

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    I ve ben using a beretta 686S 20ga and 28ga combo for over decade. Love it. Never used steel in it though. Have been collecting bismuth for next year.
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    I also have the Miroku Model 70, bought mine due mainly to a Post from MB a few years ago talking about his, managed to get one with a factory adjustable comb and in a story to mirror but the opposite to MB I Traded in a Maxus on the Miroku.
    Still have Semi Auto Gun but really like the Miroku. I've threatened myself many time to upgrade, but really, to what, it works perfectly and I think looks not too bad either.
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    Use a Beretta 686E. It is a light gun so after about 20 3 inch shells I'm not so keen to take the next shot due to the impending bruising. I expect I am going to change to a heavier Browning Citori.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Woody View Post
    I ve ben using a beretta 686S 20ga and 28ga combo for over decade. Love it. Never used steel in it though. Have been collecting bismuth for next year.
    I will be looking for Tungsten shot for next year 2. I gave up hunting ducks when the stee shot rules came in and moved to only hunting upland game.

    I don't wish to shoot steel in my U/O's so I guess I might be going to Muzzle Loading 12ga if thats still exempt in the new rules
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    Had some great feedback thanks everyone. Leaning heavily towards a Moriku MK70.
    Will do a bit of shopping around and see if any dealers will do a post Covid deal!

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    I too have a miroku MK70 grade 5 20ga. For the money you can’t buy a better gun in my opinion.
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    Cartridge or Gauge 12 Gauge
    Model Number 75412
    Action Over and Under
    Barrel Length 28"
    Hand Right
    Finish Silver/Gray
    Stock Color Black Walnut
    Round Capacity 2
    Gun Weight 7.5 lbs.
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    I have a Nikko Shadow for $600. Google them ,they were the cream of the cream and it still is. The workmanship that has gone into it hands down ls the best Ive seen. Only selling because of health reasons, other wise I would hang on to it, trust me on that one.
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