Originally Posted by 65BR
Curious what you folks use/recommend for a good quality hunting O/U in 20?

What barrel length is preferred, for rabbits, possible dove, etc? Guessing 28 but any downside to 26?

3" Recommended? What choke tubes. Seen some 'Value priced' off brands which come in less than the Beretta's and Browning's, etc.

Thoughts? Thanks in advance for your feedback.


Plenty of options, handle some and one will just feel right. Stick with the big names and you’ll likely be happy. I’d roll 28” tubes. 3” chamber. Why? More and more states are requiring nontoxic loads on public land. 3” shells give you the option of a bit bigger payload with steel shot (by far the most common nontox). For rabbit and doves, mod over ic or ic over cylinder if shots are close. Good patterns are more important than constriction though so run the chokes that pattern best.

Last edited by ryoushi; 12/26/19.