re: Anyone own a Stoeger shotgun?

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If you called it by the proper name you'd probably have one by now

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Sorry--I'm from ms

Let me try again, "may I pretty please with a cheery on top have an OB koozie?"

Have an m3000. I have mixed feelings. Had problems right away. You'd be lucky to get three shells off without a jam. Sent it in and not a problem since. I shoot it well. I like the way it shoulders. But it's in the back of my mind that something is going to go wrong. I know a few people who've never had issues, but after dealing first hand and having to send it back right in the middle of dove season, I wasn't pleased. Would rather break out a few more dollars for the a300

I have a m3500 and would recommend it to anyone not wanting to break the bank but wants a good gun. I purchased it last July and put hundreds of rounds through it before duck season and put it through hell during duck season. With that being said I really like the gun. I never cleaned it either until last weekend. It was pretty nasty but still shot just fine. For the money it is well worth it for what I do. Although they went up 50$ it's still a solid gun. Sure I can afford an expensive shotgun but why..I am rough on it and it kills birds just fine. Buy what feels right for you and in your price range. I've heard of people having problems but more people love them. Good luck on your gun purchase.

I used to have a Franchi semi, it wouldn't cycle. Sent it back and they didn't fix it. Finally got them to refund my $$$. I wouldn't buy another Franchi, and I certainly wouldn't downgrade to the Stoeger.