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lovemx 
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Palmerdale, Alabama
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| re: (Purchased) Hands down best waterfowl shotgun is? (Posted on 12/10/12 at 3:46 pm to redsoxtiger)
Browning Gold.
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Boats n Hose 
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Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2011
30146 posts
| re: (Purchased) Hands down best waterfowl shotgun is? (Posted on 12/10/12 at 3:49 pm to GetMoney11)
I'd probably get a super Vinci if it was me.
I'd get whatever of the 3 B's you like best
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Hammertime
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Hiding in your back seat
Member since Jan 2012
8875 posts
| re: (Purchased) Hands down best waterfowl shotgun is? (Posted on 12/10/12 at 3:50 pm to Purple Spoon)
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870
This is my answer.
I have dropped expensive guns in the water and don't hunt with them anymore. You need a gun that you can lose in the mud or use as a push pole if you need to. 870 is cheap and very reliable
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dpd901
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Thibodaux
Member since Apr 2011
1386 posts
| re: (Purchased) Hands down best waterfowl shotgun is? (Posted on 12/10/12 at 3:52 pm to GetMoney11)
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I'm about to go and blow a bunch of money
The New Browing A5 Humpback
You need this gun. I have a SBE, and it's been a great gun, but to me, the "Humpback" is the best pointing shotgun out there. It just aligns your eyes perfectly when you throw it on your shoulder.
It's an inertia gun too, so it functions just like the SBE/SBEII
You're welcome. I hate you. 
This post was edited on 12/10 at 3:54 pm
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Capt ST
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EM-50 Project
Member since Aug 2011
3358 posts
| re: (Purchased) Hands down best waterfowl shotgun is? (Posted on 12/10/12 at 3:54 pm to Hammertime)
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You need a gun that you can lose in the mud or use as a push pole
That's why I shot the 887. She's a bad mofo.
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fishfighter
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Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
11187 posts
| re: (Purchased) Hands down best waterfowl shotgun is? (Posted on 12/10/12 at 4:01 pm to Hammertime)
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870This is my answer. I have dropped expensive guns in the water and don't hunt with them anymore. You need a gun that you can lose in the mud or use as a push pole if you need to. 870 is cheap and very reliable
My answer too! A gun you can put up wet and muddy and a week later still go hunting with it. 
Do that with a $1200 gun. 
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tigah headache
LSU Fan
Member since Nov 2011
353 posts
| re: (Purchased) Hands down best waterfowl shotgun is? (Posted on 12/10/12 at 4:01 pm to Capt ST)
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887
I shot mine for two duck seasons, and really liked it, but then it started having issues striking the primer fully so I started using a newer 870. It has feed issues constantly and I'm very dis-satisfied with it.
I'm eventually going to get a nice shotgun when I can afford it.
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Vol Fan in the Bayou 
Tennessee Fan
Member since Nov 2009
3752 posts
| re: (Purchased) Hands down best waterfowl shotgun is? (Posted on 12/10/12 at 4:10 pm to GetMoney11)
Without question 870.
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Capt ST
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EM-50 Project
Member since Aug 2011
3358 posts
| re: (Purchased) Hands down best waterfowl shotgun is? (Posted on 12/10/12 at 4:17 pm to tigah headache)
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It has feed issues constantly
Mine had an issue once a couple of weeks ago. Only misfed once, never happened again. It doesn't shoot 3.5" sheels if the shell is bulging. But if you saw my X2 and BPS after that weekend, you'd understand why I'm sticking with it.
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KingRanch
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The Ranch
Member since Mar 2012
30946 posts
| re: (Purchased) Hands down best waterfowl shotgun is? (Posted on 12/10/12 at 4:17 pm to GetMoney11)
SBEII
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Vlad 
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North AL
Member since May 2012
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| re: (Purchased) Hands down best waterfowl shotgun is? (Posted on 12/10/12 at 4:19 pm to dpd901)
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The New Browing A5 Humpback
I shoot a Vinci, had an SBEII, and SBE before the Vinci. That said, a buddy in my club got the new A5. I shot it this weekend, it is bad ass. It will be my next shotgun! Its a humpback Bennelli without the big arse trigger guard.
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LSUEnvy
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LakeClusterChuck
Member since May 2011
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| re: (Purchased) Hands down best waterfowl shotgun is? (Posted on 12/10/12 at 4:24 pm to tigah headache)
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870. It has feed issues constantly and I'm very dis-satisfied with it
bought my son an ultra mag a few yrs back and it would shoot then get stuck. Wouldn't eject shells. Took it down, cleaned and lubed (it really wasnt dirty) and it still done it. Took it to a cop buddy who is also a Glock Armorer and he polished a few parts. Works good now
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tigah headache
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Member since Nov 2011
353 posts
| re: (Purchased) Hands down best waterfowl shotgun is? (Posted on 12/10/12 at 4:24 pm to Capt ST)
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Capt ST
I've had it happen to me several times. I shoot kent 3" shells and there have been multiple instances where I've only been able to shoot twice because of it failing to feed properly.
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LSUEnvy
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LakeClusterChuck
Member since May 2011
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| re: (Purchased) Hands down best waterfowl shotgun is? (Posted on 12/10/12 at 4:28 pm to tigah headache)
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kent 3" shells
I've had batches of these lately that would hang up. Switched back to Rem shells
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Nascar Fan
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Columbia La.
Member since Jul 2011
9847 posts
| re: (Purchased) Hands down best waterfowl shotgun is? (Posted on 12/10/12 at 4:29 pm to GetMoney11)
870 super mag
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KingRanch
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The Ranch
Member since Mar 2012
30946 posts
| re: (Purchased) Hands down best waterfowl shotgun is? (Posted on 12/10/12 at 4:30 pm to LSUEnvy)
I shot Kent's for 1 year and had nothing but bad luck. Never again for me
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SetTheMood
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The Red Stick
Member since Jul 2012
196 posts
| re: (Purchased) Hands down best waterfowl shotgun is? (Posted on 12/10/12 at 4:38 pm to KingRanch)
I'm about to replace my 10 year old Browning Gold, not because it NEEDS to be replaced, but because I'm itching to buy a new gun.
I've narrowed it down to the A-5, Maxus, and the Xtrema2. I just don't like the way the Benellis shoulder.
I'll probably go with the Maxus, but damn it if on the way out of the store I picked up a S&W 1911 just like Bapple's and it felt...so good...
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dpd901
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Thibodaux
Member since Apr 2011
1386 posts
| re: (Purchased) Hands down best waterfowl shotgun is? (Posted on 12/10/12 at 4:40 pm to Vlad)
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That said, a buddy in my club got the new A5. I shot it this weekend, it is bad ass. It will be my next shotgun! Its a humpback Bennelli without the big arse trigger guard.
I haven't shot one yet, but got to mess around with one at Bass Proshops. It will be my next gun too.
My observations: The Walnut Stock that I messed with was significantly lighter than my synthetic SBE. When you shoulder it, it just looks perfect.
I hope the OP goes find one before making a purchase. It's definitely worth checking out.
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tigah headache
LSU Fan
Member since Nov 2011
353 posts
| re: (Purchased) Hands down best waterfowl shotgun is? (Posted on 12/10/12 at 4:41 pm to LSUEnvy)
I'm on my second case of kents on the season now, I'll probably just buy estates if I have to buy another case.
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tigerzballzdeep
LSU Fan
Eugene, OR
Member since Jun 2007
2305 posts
| re: (Purchased) Hands down best waterfowl shotgun is? (Posted on 12/10/12 at 4:42 pm to GetMoney11)
I have had my Maxus for over two years and love it. Fits me great and I like the low recoil.
Of course, like everything, each person has their own opinion and are usually biased on what they currently own.
I have shot many SBE's and think that is one super fine weapon. I just like the lightweight feel of the Maxus.
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