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Need advice on intro duck hunting gun
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:49 pm
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:49 pm
12 gauge semi automatic is what I'm looking for.
Price range is what I'm struggling with. I'm an avid hunter, but I am just getting into duck hunting. I plan on making it more of a hobby. I feel comfortable spending up to and around 1000. However, if I can get a damn good shotgun for cheaper...im all about that.
Thanks for any help
Price range is what I'm struggling with. I'm an avid hunter, but I am just getting into duck hunting. I plan on making it more of a hobby. I feel comfortable spending up to and around 1000. However, if I can get a damn good shotgun for cheaper...im all about that.
Thanks for any help
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Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:52 pm to Athletix
Beretta A300 Outlander. Should be able to find one in the $600-800 price range depending on which one you want. Shoots up to 3", but that's all you need.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:54 pm to Athletix
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:02 pm to The Last Coco
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Beretta A300 Outlander.
This should be a sticky for anybody that wants a 12 gauge auto.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:05 pm to Athletix
I found a used beretta xtrema 6-7 yrs ago in mint condition for $1000. Was at a big gun shop in Atlanta. Just have to look around. No need to spend a lot of money unless you just want to. Plenty of good guns for $500-$1000. How much are you actually going to use it? Some ppl put thousands of rounds thru their guns between different types of hunting and clays. Some ppl just run 10-15 boxes thru them every yr. Get one that fits you well.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:21 pm to The Last Coco
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Beretta A300 Outlander
Got a buddy sitting next to me. Asked him the same question I posted here and he was spitting out more names than what I could keep up with.
Asked him about the Beretta A300 Outlander, and he said it's a hell of a gun.. Very comfortable/slight recoil gun. Also reliable
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:51 pm to Athletix
Got mine at Academy for $550. Great gun.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 10:00 pm to GaryMyMan
I love my A300. Hasnt let me down and has eaten everything and has been through some dicey setups.
Posted on 10/29/15 at 6:06 am to Athletix
SX3. Winchester may jave a rebate of some kind as well.
Posted on 10/29/15 at 7:50 am to MSWebfoot
Stoeger M3500 good starter gun for first timer and reasonably priced.
Posted on 10/29/15 at 7:53 am to OleBallCoach
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Stoeger M3500 good starter gun for first timer and reasonably priced.
I like this choice and the Mossberg 930 Duck Commander.
Posted on 10/29/15 at 8:00 am to OleBallCoach
I have stoeger and outlander , outlander is a better gun .
Posted on 10/29/15 at 8:29 am to robins08
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outlander is a better gun
And not much more expensive either. Normal retail for the Stoeger M3500 is $599-699. The A300 Outlander is $649-779. Outlander can't shoot 3.5", but I really have never felt the need for anything bigger than 3" when duck hunting.
This post was edited on 10/29/15 at 9:59 am
Posted on 10/29/15 at 9:26 am to The Last Coco
Just my opinion but I am firm believer in starting out with a Pump Shotgun for Ducks. Shooting a Pump makes you focus more and makes you adjust better after missing a target. I find that with an automatic guys get a tendency to pull the trigger without adjusting thier line of sight. I still shoot my 870 Wingmaster every hunt. A Pump will make you a more disciplined hunter and an overall better shot in the end. At least thats what I think. 
This post was edited on 10/29/15 at 9:29 am
Posted on 10/29/15 at 9:54 am to The Last Coco
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Outlander can't shoot 3"
Yes it can.
Posted on 10/29/15 at 9:59 am to Trout Bandit
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Yes it can.
My bad. Meant to put 3.5". Obviously the outlander shoots 3". I've edited...
Posted on 10/29/15 at 10:01 am to The Last Coco
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The Last Coco
Ninja edit.
My two cents:
The A300 is the best bang for the buck shotgun on the market if you are looking to buy new. The gun shoots like a dream, low recoil, and feels great in the hands. 1000 rounds out of the box with a variety of loads from 7/8 to 1 1/8 and not one hiccup.
Get the black synthetic. I opted for the wood/blued version because I liked the weight and balance of the wood forend. The synthetic felt hollow and didn't swing right for me. But as most reviews will tell you, the finish on the barrel leaves something to be desired.
I plan to get mine ceracoated after waterfowl season and looking at forend options.
This post was edited on 10/29/15 at 10:03 am
Posted on 10/29/15 at 10:03 am to MWP
My dad just bought the a300 in bottomland camo and it is sweet. Light and hardly any recoil. Bad arse gun without having to take out a small loan
Posted on 10/29/15 at 10:07 am to OleBallCoach
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Stoeger M3500 good starter gun for first timer and reasonably priced.
I'll vote for this. Solid gun, great value
Posted on 10/29/15 at 1:15 pm to GCHunter
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Just my opinion but I am firm believer in starting out with a Pump Shotgun for Ducks
I agree with this.
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