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Help Me Choose My First Shotgun
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:17 pm
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:17 pm
Been duck hunting only a few times. Really want to start going regularly. Past times I’ve used an old Model 1100 that was my grandfather’s. I noticed that it locked up likely due to the cold weather while hunting.
Friends and family that duck hunt recommended brands: Remington, Benelli, Beretta, and Winchester
Obviously since I don’t hunt that often I don’t need the best shotgun ever made but I do want something that is reliable and that will last. I also would prefer to get it in camo.
Would appreciate any recommendations or tips for when I’m searching. Thanks OB!
Friends and family that duck hunt recommended brands: Remington, Benelli, Beretta, and Winchester
Obviously since I don’t hunt that often I don’t need the best shotgun ever made but I do want something that is reliable and that will last. I also would prefer to get it in camo.
Would appreciate any recommendations or tips for when I’m searching. Thanks OB!
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:18 pm to PropofolPapi
I have a Winchester 12ga that’s solid. I don’t think any new shotgun will be a problem.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:20 pm to PropofolPapi
Stoegers can be had for a good price and they are a good gun
Made by Benelli as are franchis
Franchis are a little higher but not as high as a Benelli
Made by Benelli as are franchis
Franchis are a little higher but not as high as a Benelli
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:22 pm to biglego
Which kind of Winchester? Sx3 or Sx4?
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:22 pm to Ron Cheramie
i used a stoeger M3000 this morning and blasted some wood ducks. great gun, i love it
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:22 pm to PropofolPapi
Any of the 3 Bs
Beretta
Benelli
Browning
Beretta
Benelli
Browning
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:36 pm to PropofolPapi
It’s an old pump model not made anymore. Model 120 I bought used. Not an expensive one. Very solidly built. That’s why I think any of the offerings from the major brands will be fine.
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Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:39 pm to PropofolPapi
Savage has an auto shotgun which is pretty damn good, the Reneguage.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:43 pm to PropofolPapi
I would recommend the Benelli M2. They are nice guns for the price. I shoot a SB3 but you may not want to spend that much on your first duck gun.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:53 pm to PropofolPapi
Where you located? I'm looking to sell a Benelli Montefeltro 12 gauge (black), if you're interested.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:54 pm to PropofolPapi
How much do you want to spend?
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:59 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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How much do you want to spend?
Would definitely be useful information.
My shotgun is a Remington 887, which is an 870 with their "armorlockt" coating that protects it from getting wet (on the outside).
Not a bad gun for about $300, and does the job just fine.
Nothing against the higher end semi-autos, but a gun is only as good as the shooter, and a pump kills ducks just as dead as a semi-auto will.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 7:02 pm to PropofolPapi
I use a benneli nova if you are looking for a pump. It's been excellent.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 7:27 pm to PropofolPapi
Clean the old 1100. They were great guns.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 7:48 pm to PropofolPapi
If you have the money go hold a Benelli and Beretta and choose which one fits best. Both are great.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 7:55 pm to PropofolPapi
My preference is for a recoil, or inertia driven action automatic, namely Benelli or Browning. If budget won’t allow for an auto, a good pump action, 3” chamber minimum, is good for waterfowl...
Posted on 11/28/20 at 7:56 pm to PropofolPapi
A Remington built in the last 20 yrs is complete shite.
3 Bs
Benelli, Beretta, Browning.
Winchester Is supposed to have a good gun right now as well.
Another I’d recommend is a Franchi.
3 Bs
Benelli, Beretta, Browning.
Winchester Is supposed to have a good gun right now as well.
Another I’d recommend is a Franchi.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 8:12 pm to PropofolPapi
Posted on 11/28/20 at 8:18 pm to fishbig
Between central Louisiana and Shreveport at different times. I travel for work a lot between these areas.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 8:23 pm to PropofolPapi
The Beretta A300s may be on sale for Christmas right now. Best sub $1k out there.
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