When you are out there in the open field dove hunting in Cordoba, Argentina. The terrain needs to be considered if you want to stay a few steps ahead of the doves here. Some areas of the terrain will present a different angle or range to effectively shoot the birds. You are not out there “shooting ducks in a barrow”, our doves here in Cordoba are formidable and although are feeding most of the time. They are also consistently searching for their main threats out here in the field; hunters.
If you are a hunter, you love your shotguns. However, in every angle, range, and height, it might not be fair to ask a single shotgun and load to do it all.
We here at FlyWays, a collection of the three top dove hunting in Cordoba lodges in all of Argentina, Los Chanares, Sierra Brava and Posta del Norte, has put together a list of the top 5 shotguns for upland bird hunting. We believe that hunting is a lot like golfing. A great hunter and golfer, both need a few different “clubs” in his or her bag.
No.5 – CZ-USA Bobwhite – All the power and accuracy you need in a shotgun that will not break the bank. The CZ-USA Bobwhite shotgun gives its owners a 26-inch barrel and an “old school” double-trigger system. There are up to 5 different choke tubes and straight English buttstocks to choose from depending on your preference. The CZ-USA Bobwhite is excellent for dove hunting in Cordoba and is chambered to handle 3-inch shells. This shotgun is available in a 12 or a 20gauge.
No.4 – Weatherby SA-08 28 Gauge Deluxe–This very intriguing and unique shotgun is gas-operated and is semi-automatic. Coming in at a very formidable 5 ½ pounds, the Weatherby SA-08 28 Gauge Deluxeshotgun is available in a 26 inch, or a 28-inch barrel and includes three choke tubes which are interchangeable. This shotgun is ideal for smaller upland shooting.
No.3 –Mossberg SA-20– This shotgun is the second lightest to carry as it only weighs in at 6 pounds. Although light in weight, the Mossberg SA-20is not light in power as it comes in a 20 gauge and has a 28-inch barrel. Unlike some of the shotguns on this list, the Mossberg SA-20comes with the five choke tubes included. This quick handling shotgunis well equipped for dove hunting in Cordoba.
No.2 – CZ-USA Wingshooter–This firearm beauty has a 28-inch barrel and has up to five different choke tubes which are interchangeable. The CZ-USA Wingshooteris chambered to handle 3-inch shotgun shells. This shotgun will get the dove hunting in Cordoba job done right.
No.1 – Benelli Ethos – This 12 gauge shotgun is semi-automatic and boasts a chamber that can shoot 3-inch shotgun shells. The Benelli Ethos is versatile enough to also handle2 ¾-inch loads as light as 7/8 ounce. This shotgun not only has five interchangeable choke tubes, but it also has aninterchangeable fiber optic front bead and has an advanced fire recoil reduction system. This shotgun is the No.1 shotgun on the list and is fully capable of hunting anything it wants.
Conclusion
When you are out dove hunting in Cordoba, these shotguns are not “required” in order to have any incredible shooting experience, they are more of a luxury. Some of the shotguns on this list are expensive and if you have the capital to get a few of them, more power to you as they are beautiful rifles. However, know that each person who comes to Cordoba may or may not be interested in using any other shotgunsother than what willcan provide. This is fine too. However, if women who are smaller than average or children will be accompanying you on this dove hunting in Cordoba experience. We recommend bringing a shotgun from home if you are searching for a more custom fit.