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Best 12 gauge
Posted on 12/8/10 at 2:28 pm
Posted on 12/8/10 at 2:28 pm
I grew up in a big city out of state, and moved to Louisiana for LSU. No one i knew hunted growing up, now everyone i know hunts. I've been on a few duck hunts and just use friends guns. Now i want to get my own. All of the people i hunt with use benelli super eagle's, or Berreta 391. What does TD think would be a good first semi auto shotgun at a reasonable price?
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Posted on 12/8/10 at 2:33 pm to kingfish25
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What does TD think would be a good first semi auto shotgun at a reasonable price
Really depends on you pocket book. An entry level remington semi-auto is no where near the same level as a Benelli Super Black Eagle. I have had very good service out of my Browning Gold Hunters in 3" and 3-1/2". I think they discontinued them in 12ga and replaced with the Maxus but I have not had the chance to shoot one. After several thousand rounds I have never had to disassemble my browning because of a jam. Can't say the same for my Remington 1100 20ga.
Posted on 12/8/10 at 2:35 pm to kingfish25
I shoot a franchi
And i love it. Same company that makes beretta and benelli and it costs bout 8-900
And i love it. Same company that makes beretta and benelli and it costs bout 8-900
Posted on 12/8/10 at 2:37 pm to kingfish25
The Weatherby semi-auto's look almost identical to the browning gold and cost less. $600-700 range. Those may be worth a look.
This post was edited on 12/8/10 at 2:40 pm
Posted on 12/8/10 at 2:39 pm to kingfish25
I seriously doubt that expensive shotguns send shot downrange significantly differently than cheap ones.
The expensive ones just feel so much better. It's just the nature of things.
The expensive ones just feel so much better. It's just the nature of things.
Posted on 12/8/10 at 2:39 pm to kingfish25
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a good first semi auto shotgun at a reasonable price
11-87 sportsman synthetic retail = $772
Posted on 12/8/10 at 2:40 pm to kingfish25
In my opinion which is not worth a ton, I would get a pump as your first gun. It takes time to develop the automatic sequence of fire, pump, fire. If you ever go hunting with a group and need to borrow a gun inevitably someone will have an 870 you can borrow. The pumps are relieable and trustworthy and very capable of taking game.
I have the Benelli Nova in Wetlands cammo and I am very happy with it. I know alot of people swear by a Remington 870 and I agree it is a good gun. I wanted composite and wrapped or coated as I wanted to cut down on rust as much as possible. The only regret I have about composite is the stock and foreend seem to stay colder in your hands longer than wood does.
Get 3.5" chamber in what every you decide to get and at least 26" barrel lenght for waterfoul hunting.
I also liked the position of the saftey on the right side of the tirgger gaurd on my benelli vs the left side on the 870. Also dont waste money on a nice sling jsut get one of the ones that is a simple nylon webbed strap with loops on each end that slide on and off easily. You will find that the sling gets in the way when you are shooting and gets wet on the floor of the boat/blind and is only needed for portage of your gun when walking in.
I have the Benelli Nova in Wetlands cammo and I am very happy with it. I know alot of people swear by a Remington 870 and I agree it is a good gun. I wanted composite and wrapped or coated as I wanted to cut down on rust as much as possible. The only regret I have about composite is the stock and foreend seem to stay colder in your hands longer than wood does.
Get 3.5" chamber in what every you decide to get and at least 26" barrel lenght for waterfoul hunting.
I also liked the position of the saftey on the right side of the tirgger gaurd on my benelli vs the left side on the 870. Also dont waste money on a nice sling jsut get one of the ones that is a simple nylon webbed strap with loops on each end that slide on and off easily. You will find that the sling gets in the way when you are shooting and gets wet on the floor of the boat/blind and is only needed for portage of your gun when walking in.
Posted on 12/8/10 at 2:45 pm to kingfish25
Benelli SBE II's are great guns but will run you around $1400.
Remington 11-87 is another good option for a little cheaper.
Remington 11-87 is another good option for a little cheaper.
Posted on 12/8/10 at 2:52 pm to kingfish25
What is your price range?
Posted on 12/8/10 at 6:17 pm to kingfish25
When you buy THE best, it only hurts ONE time. Life is short, don't fight with cheap shite.
Posted on 12/10/10 at 11:40 am to kingfish25
Hatsan Arms Escort, bout $300. LINK
Posted on 12/13/10 at 1:57 pm to kingfish25
the Remington 887 in synthetic camo. shoots 2 3/4 to 3 1/2 shells. Great all around gun for about $450
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