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best duck hunting shotgun
Posted on 1/13/21 at 10:24 am
Posted on 1/13/21 at 10:24 am
In the market for a new shotgun for next year. for the past ~18 years ive shot a beretta A390 silver mallard that i have loved. but its starting to rust and its getting worn.
I like the thought of the BE.S.T. coating that benelli is doing on the SBE III. Would love to not worry about rust/ corrosion but is that worth 2K? Is a regular SBE worth $1700?
anyone have experience with franchi affinity?
a buddy also has told me about Retay, anyone have one of those?
Just looking for advice on a reliable/ durable gun that i can be happy with for the forseeable future as someone who goes duck hunting about 4-5x a year.
TIA
I like the thought of the BE.S.T. coating that benelli is doing on the SBE III. Would love to not worry about rust/ corrosion but is that worth 2K? Is a regular SBE worth $1700?
anyone have experience with franchi affinity?
a buddy also has told me about Retay, anyone have one of those?
Just looking for advice on a reliable/ durable gun that i can be happy with for the forseeable future as someone who goes duck hunting about 4-5x a year.
TIA
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Posted on 1/13/21 at 10:27 am to CashMoney504
Winchester SX4
Posted on 1/13/21 at 10:28 am to CashMoney504
Sangle Barrel H&R for the few ducks you will see and fewer you'll pull a trigger on.
None are worth what they charge for what you get.
Cera Kote your 390 and have it smithed.
None are worth what they charge for what you get.
Cera Kote your 390 and have it smithed.
Posted on 1/13/21 at 10:30 am to CashMoney504
The most expensive one you can afford bro.
I have an old Remington 870 pump 3" with a sling, tough as they get.
I have an old Remington 870 pump 3" with a sling, tough as they get.
Posted on 1/13/21 at 10:31 am to CashMoney504
quote:
best duck hunting shotgun
kind of like asking, what's the best truck or rifle caliber (.243 btw), or which 12 shell for ducks (3.5 bb)
It's all subjective
I have 2 Benelli and like them. Have put both through hell in the AR gumbo mud.
This post was edited on 1/13/21 at 10:32 am
Posted on 1/13/21 at 10:32 am to CashMoney504
quote:I have two. Would buy again.
anyone have experience with franchi affinity?
Posted on 1/13/21 at 10:34 am to CashMoney504
This is really a discussion of what is the best shotgun for you OP.
I bought a Beretta Extrema II in 2008 that hasn't missed a beat. It runs everything from low brass on the skeet/sporting clay range to the heaviest duck or goose loads made today. It is already a low recoiling shotgun compared to other semi-autos but when you add in the new recoil system on the new Beretta's the recoil is even less.
However that is for me. You have to decide for yourself.
I bought a Beretta Extrema II in 2008 that hasn't missed a beat. It runs everything from low brass on the skeet/sporting clay range to the heaviest duck or goose loads made today. It is already a low recoiling shotgun compared to other semi-autos but when you add in the new recoil system on the new Beretta's the recoil is even less.
However that is for me. You have to decide for yourself.
Posted on 1/13/21 at 10:41 am to bbvdd
quote:
which 12 shell for ducks (3.5 bb)
WRONG!!!!
Posted on 1/13/21 at 10:43 am to CashMoney504
Rem 870
Posted on 1/13/21 at 10:47 am to TigerDeacon
quote:
WRONG!!!!
you know I'm right...
quote:
Rem 870
There is a reason this company went bankrupt and it isn't because they were building "the best duck hunting shotgun"
They the fastest rusting POS one can buy.
Posted on 1/13/21 at 10:53 am to GABCommenter
quote:
Winchester SX4
This
Posted on 1/13/21 at 10:54 am to CashMoney504
Winchester Super X 12 Guage.
Never jams, doubles as a paddle, no complex technology that will screw you in the elements. Old reliable.
Never jams, doubles as a paddle, no complex technology that will screw you in the elements. Old reliable.
Posted on 1/13/21 at 10:57 am to CashMoney504
I hunted with 4 other guys in december. Two had the SBE III and two had the new berreta A400 plus (the newest model they released around the same time as the SBE III) both SBE III either jammed up or quit cycling almost every day and both of those guys took good care of their guns. Both Berretas never had a single shell not eject, not cycle, etc throughout the week. I see waaay more problems with the SBE III than I do with the berretas.
Posted on 1/13/21 at 11:02 am to the4thgen
With My one experience with a dove shoot outfit in Argentina, I was told they only use beretta shotguns because they significantly outlast every other brand.
Posted on 1/13/21 at 11:03 am to CashMoney504
Browning A5 or Maxus 2
Posted on 1/13/21 at 11:05 am to CashMoney504
The browning Maxus often gets over looked. Mine has been great- eats everything and very soft recoil.
My duratouch coating did go to shite once, but browning made it right within a month. They replace them now without the coating.
If I duck hunted in shite elements a ton, I’d buy a beretta hands down
My duratouch coating did go to shite once, but browning made it right within a month. They replace them now without the coating.
If I duck hunted in shite elements a ton, I’d buy a beretta hands down
This post was edited on 1/13/21 at 11:06 am
Posted on 1/13/21 at 11:06 am to CashMoney504
I am a Browning loyalists but my old Browning Gold keeps going along and I use it for everything from ducks to squirrels and sporting clays.
Posted on 1/13/21 at 11:09 am to Marciano1
quote:If I had not been set on inertia, this is what I would have bought. Not only beautiful in the finish my store had, but felt the best of everything I shouldered, and I thought nothing could feel better than the Franchi at that point.
Winchester SX4
This
Posted on 1/13/21 at 11:10 am to AlxTgr
quote:
I have two. Would buy again.
Do you have it in 3.5?
Posted on 1/13/21 at 11:11 am to Ash Williams
quote:No, I don't shoot those.
Do you have it in 3.5?
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