[Pheasant hunter]

I am hoping someone may be able to give me some information about the quality and dependability of the Stoeger Uplander. I have been shooting autos and pumps but would like to start hunting with a sxs. I do not have a lot of money to spend. I am looking for a dependable shotgun that can handle many rounds and years of use in the field. I have had an opportunity to examine one and it seems to be sturdy, though not winning any beauty contests. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

 

[Guest]

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............ Pheasant hunter ... I am returning to upland bird hunting after many years away due to business, family and health concerns. ... I am in the market for an inexpensive double barrel shotgun myself. ... On this and on several other shotgun hunting websites I have been told that the Stoeger Uplander double barrel is a very reliable if not very attractive user friendly shotgun. ... I am very seriously considering buying a Stoeger double in 28 gauge just for early season Ruffed Grouse hunting here in upper New York state. ... By a multitude of users they have been highly recommended to me.

With Kindest Regards ... Norm

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[javven]

I've got one in 20ga. Nice lil gun. Takes getting used to the two triggers, but that's been my only complaint.

 

[Guest]

Thanks to both for your replies. I think I have made up my mind to buy the Stoeger Uplander 20ga with screw in chokes, 24" barrels, and english stock. I plan to use it 99.9% for upland game, mostly pen raised pheasant and quail from a bird club. Since I will have the chance of flushing both birds on the same day, what would be a good load to chamber that will be effective at bringing down both types of birds with out destroying all of the meat on the quail?

Thanks

 

[Pheasant hunter]

Sorry, that was me, Pheasant hunter above showing as guest.

 

[javven]

Any chance you'd be interested in a used one??

 

[Guest]

Thanks, but no thanks. For the price I think I will stick with new/out of the box.

 

[javven]

Don't blame you - but figured I'd ask. Mine doesn't have the interchangable chokes anyhow.

Good gun, though.

 

[Burnt Powder]

I'd stick with a standard sporting load of 1200 fps with 7/8 oz of 7 1/2s. Normaly pen raised birds flush closer than the wild ones and since they are closer the 7 1/2s should do nicely. You can get 1 oz loads too but I doubt you will need them. 6s might be better for pheasant, but they are too big for quail and 7 1/2s will be fine for pheasant out to about 30 yd or a little more.

BP