Stoeger/weatherby

you may be able to get a beretta A300 for that price closer to black friday

Check out the Weatherby element. I have two and I love them. And they are cheap.

Assuming duck hunting? What’s he going to use it for?

Cousin shoots a Stoeger 3500. It kills and misses ducks like any other shotgun. He’s had no issues except it’ll knock your teeth fillings loose with 3.5” turkey loads.

Bought a Stoeger 3” for my son. Had to return because it wouldn’t cycle. They fixed/replaced the extractor and it’s flawless now.

Would not buy again though.

Stoeger has been my rabbit and duck gun for the past ten years. I can't say it points as naturally as some of the higher-dollar guns, but I kill birds with it just the same. I just can't justify spending $2,000 on a shotgun at this point in my life.

If you go with the Stoeger, I'd recommend upgrading the extractor to a Benelli M2 and changing the spring right away. With enough use, those parts will eventually wear out, so it's worth addressing them before it costs you a hunt.

I have a stoeger as my backup duck gun and I highly reccomend it. I prefer inertia to gas. As others have said, around Xmas time sometimes you can find the A300 for under $700 bucks. Also a great gun. I may get one in 20 gauge for the women and childrun