A shooter Fox Sterlingworth in 20ga can be found for $2000 if you dig around. Probably even a pretty nice one if you go with extractors. Many other good options out there as has been mentioned as well. I have no problems with a 12ga personally, but I will mention “some— read, not all” GA plantations will not allow or at least discourage anything over a 20ga for quail hunts. At least worth mentioning so you can check into the issue or help in your decision making.
Very good point on the GA hunt! I'll definitely be calling this week to see if they have any restrictions on the size of shell used. I've never done one of these before, so I don't know what to expect. Thanks for calling that out.
