Entry level semi-auto shotgun advice etc. etc.

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Like "Looking for a Shotgun ~$600"

Went to basspro last friday with WHODAT514, He has the stoeger M3500. Good looking gun, good weight, good reviews. He said he hasnt had any problems with it. Prob end up picking one up later this year

Talked to the warranty/repair guy at cabela's when I bought a Browning Maxus. He said that the number one brand he gets back and has to send in is Remington. He said since about 2004 or so their quality control has been non existent.

I asked about Stoeger 3500 and he said that he got very few complaints on them and that the inertia system and internals are based on the Benelli patents and that the internals are the same. He advised against the 2000 series, but said the 3000 series is good. You may want to check out used guns as well.

I bought my 3.5" Maxus used and didn't pay much over your price limit.I saw a few Beretta a391 extrema 2s there for around $800, in max 4hd camp with case and 3 choke tubes. You can get a lot more gun used. A $600 auto is typically very entry level. If you bump up to $750/$800, you can get a higher end auto.

Good luck!

I would find something used before I would buy a stoeger.

Looked at a Stoeger a 1187 and a a300 outlander today. The a300 felt nice bass pro had one for 639. Will have to wait till later this week for the used market.

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yep...I am suprised it has lasted this long...

There I upgraded the title.

I was in same boat last year. Ended up buying the stoeger m3000. I shoot very well with it, and love the way it shoulders for me. I did have a problem ejecting shells right when I got the gun. Sent it back in and it was fixed at no charge. Never had a problem since with a few hundred shells through it.

The m3000 replaced the m2000, it's just some ergonomic upgrades and one feature I can't remember right now. They don't produce the 2000 that I know of. The 3500 is noticeably heavier and bulkier, so if you don't need 3 1/2", I wouldn't get it.

I'm happy with what I have now that everything's fixed, but having to send it back was a pain right in the middle of dove season. I think the a300 would be my first choice if I were starting from scratch. But I really don't have much experience with it to be honest.

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I would find something used before I would buy a stoeger.

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I agree with this.

I have changed my opinion on used guns and you can find some good deals on slightly used guns. Not to mention, you know you'll be getting quality when you get a Beretta or Browning.

Stoeger is a great gun, especially for an entry level gun. Its not the gun that really matters, its the person using it. Why spend $$$$$ for a gun? And unless you are shooting geese, 3in mag isn't needed. Its called overkill and the gun manufacturers as well as the ammo companies love the idiots that buy the overkill products.