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Help Me Choose My First Shotgun

Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:17 pm
Posted by PropofolPapi
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2012
1467 posts
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!
Posted by biglego
Ask your mom where I been
Member since Nov 2007
76124 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:18 pm to
I have a Winchester 12ga that’s solid. I don’t think any new shotgun will be a problem.
Posted by Ron Cheramie
The Cajun Hedgehog
Member since Aug 2016
5130 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:20 pm to
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
Posted by PropofolPapi
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2012
1467 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:22 pm to
Which kind of Winchester? Sx3 or Sx4?
Posted by AdmiralApe
Member since Nov 2020
85 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:22 pm to
i used a stoeger M3000 this morning and blasted some wood ducks. great gun, i love it
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:22 pm to
Any of the 3 Bs

Beretta
Benelli
Browning
Posted by biglego
Ask your mom where I been
Member since Nov 2007
76124 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:36 pm to
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 by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
259593 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:39 pm to
Savage has an auto shotgun which is pretty damn good, the Reneguage.
Posted by PSUMMERS
Ms
Member since Sep 2014
386 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:43 pm to
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 by fishbig
Member since Feb 2007
1585 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:53 pm to
Where you located? I'm looking to sell a Benelli Montefeltro 12 gauge (black), if you're interested.
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
66763 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:54 pm to
How much do you want to spend?
Posted by Cowboyfan89
Member since Sep 2015
12697 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:59 pm to
quote:

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 by LEASTBAY
Member since Aug 2007
14249 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 7:02 pm to
I use a benneli nova if you are looking for a pump. It's been excellent.
Posted by EveryoneGetsATrophy
Member since Nov 2017
2907 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 7:27 pm to
Clean the old 1100. They were great guns.
Posted by saintsfan1977
West Monroe, from Cajun country
Member since Jun 2010
7583 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 7:48 pm to
If you have the money go hold a Benelli and Beretta and choose which one fits best. Both are great.
Posted by RichJ
The Land of the CoonAss
Member since Nov 2016
3106 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 7:55 pm to
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 by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
24912 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 7:56 pm to
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.
Posted by highcotton2
Alabama
Member since Feb 2010
9371 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 8:12 pm to
Benelli M1 Super 90.

Gunbroker
Posted by PropofolPapi
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2012
1467 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 8:18 pm to
Between central Louisiana and Shreveport at different times. I travel for work a lot between these areas.
Posted by Duckhammer_77
TD Platinum member
Member since Nov 2016
2673 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 8:23 pm to
The Beretta A300s may be on sale for Christmas right now. Best sub $1k out there.
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