Semiauto shotgun

[mudmixers9]

Ok I am in the market for a 12 gauge semi auto. I have shotguns but no semis. I wanted some help in selecting one. I want a dependable shotgun that can shoot at least 3 inch shells. It's going to be used for hunting deer and ducks. Trying to keep it under or around a thousand dollars. All help is appreciated

 

[kz45]

Look into a Benelli M2 field, tough shotgun that'll last forever, but it'll be a little over a grand new, you can find used ones for under a grand

 

[aherring1983]

Isn't that what the " duck commanders " use ???

 

[pntbllr228]

Go Italian. Beretta or benelli will be great. I love my beretta. Flawless over several thousand rounds. Steve (lsp) will agree.

 

[mudmixers9]

I have looked at all the Benelli but I just don't know if I want to put that kind of money into a gun. We're I hunt it's thick nasty stuff and guns get banged and scratched up pretty quick. Has anyone ever tried or heard anything about stoeger and franchi?

 

[BobKaro]

Check out a Beretta 3901 or better yet a 390 if you can find one.

 

[MOTOR51]

My brother in law and his family do guided duck hunts and are very informed on the subject. They use Beretta exclusively

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[MyTFAL]

Beretta A300 649.00 on black Sunday, I believe there is no finer shotgun in that price range. I like the Benelli but vastly prefer the soft shooting gas system of the Berretta. It seems to be a economy version of the 3901.

 

[Xenon]

Familiar with franchi. Benelli owned the company. Good guns for the money. Several folks I hunt with (including myself) use them in the marsh. They usually get a boresnake but not much more. Look I to the camo pattern for a little more durability

 

[3fifty7]

Get a Beretta.
In that price range you probably won't get your hands on a 400 or 391 unless you look for one used.
Go pick up a 3901 or a 300 and see what you think.

BTW saying we have a LOT of duck hunters in our family is an understatement. We are almost exclusive Beretta now. Some have gone from an old A5 or a Benelli Super Black Eagle or in my case an 870 and anything in between and nobody is looking back.

 

[mudmixers9]

Is a beretta 300 just a 3 in or 3 1/2 .kinda want the extra power for deer

 

[cnodie1]

Beretta A300 649.00 on black Sunday, I believe there is no finer shotgun in that price range. I like the Benelli but vastly prefer the soft shooting gas system of the Berretta. It seems to be a economy version of the 3901.

+1 to this shotty. I have a 391 and a 3901 and have shot the new 300 and they are nearly identical.

 

[MOTOR51]

Get a Beretta.
In that price range you probably won't get your hands on a 400 or 391 unless you look for one used.
Go pick up a 3901 or a 300 and see what you think.

BTW saying we have a LOT of duck hunters in our family is an understatement. We are almost exclusive Beretta now. Some have gone from an old A5 or a Benelli Super Black Eagle or in my case an 870 and anything in between and nobody is looking back.

That's because Yall are over run with ducks up there apparently

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[3fifty7]

Not this year we are extremely short on water. We do have a lot of pintail, grey ducks and other big ducks but seem to really be lacking teal right now.

 

[MOTOR51]

Not this year we are extremely short on water. We do have a lot of pintail, grey ducks and other big ducks but seem to really be lacking teal right now.

I'm gonna try and make a trip up there to the St. Romains soon and check it out

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[MyTFAL]

2 3/4 "- 3" only

 

[smith625]

pm sent

 

[mudmixers9]

I have been reading a lot lately on today's semi autos and most people are saying they are not as reliable as the older one is this true? I wouldn't think so with today technology the wouldn't jam at all? So should I just get a newer pump? I had a Benelli nova and loved it just the black paint came off quickly and it scratched up easily.

 

[mudmixers9]

well i just got back from working in missourri and had some extra money and went buy a benelli super vinci. i tried other guns but i just found the super vinci to fit me the best and its really light for a 3.5. thanks to everyone for the help

 

[TheHoneyBadger]

Winchester SX3/FN SLP beats them hands down. best semi shotty on the market IMO