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New Shotgun Time
« on: November 21, 2014, 08:06:28 PM »
Well after 2 years of putting three or four new trigger assemblies, two feed latches, plug springs and a countless number of jams later in my 11-87.... Im heading out tomorrow to buy a new shotgun. Not sure if im gonna go semi, or pump or what im gonna spend, but i know it cant be any worse then this hunk of crap. Been reading countless reviews on every gun out there, so i am gonna hold em all, and pick the one that feels right. Any suggestions on what not to get would be appreciated.
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This is the year im going to get drawn, i can feel it. NOT SELECTED, NOT SELECTED, NOT SELECTED, NOT SELECTED, NOT SELECTED, NOT SELECTED... damn :(

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Re: New Shotgun Time
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2014, 08:11:29 PM »
Not sure what your budget is. Get what feels best. I like benelli.

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Re: New Shotgun Time
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2014, 08:31:49 PM »
What are you going to use the gun for?

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Re: New Shotgun Time
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2014, 08:38:15 PM »
For hunting I would go with a Winchester SX3 or a Stoger M3500, I love my Beretta's but I'd get one of the two I mentioned.  God forbid I say this but satay away from Bennelli's they kick like mules over the Winchester/Stoger/Beretta's  :twocents:
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Re: New Shotgun Time
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2014, 10:47:08 PM »
Id like to stay under 1500 bucks. And all I do is hunt quackers and honkers. No trap or upland for the most part.
This is the year im going to get drawn, i can feel it. NOT SELECTED, NOT SELECTED, NOT SELECTED, NOT SELECTED, NOT SELECTED, NOT SELECTED... damn :(

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Re: New Shotgun Time
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2014, 11:11:55 PM »
I have been hearing good things about the stoeggers, make sure to post pics of what you pick up and a review after you take it out shooting. I'm wanting a new semi auto but I will be saving for a while.

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Re: New Shotgun Time
« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2014, 11:20:31 PM »
I thought this was interesting (but dated) --
http://randywakeman.com/2012ShotgunSurveyWhoisHappyandWhoIsNot.htm
and this--
http://randywakeman.com/ThumbsUpandThumbsDownonAutoloadingShotgunsandWhy.htm

If I was looking at a new auto, I'd be looking close at the SX3.


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Re: New Shotgun Time
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2014, 10:45:22 AM »
The one thing that I have not liked about some of the newer autoloaders is the rubber grip that is on the stocks, I could see it getting worn out and not being able to replace it.
I also would want a shotgun that could handle everything from 2 3/4 to 3 1/2 inch loads. I like using the same shotgun for multiple types of hunting and being able to take it to the range for practice.
just my thoughts from researching for a while.

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Re: New Shotgun Time
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2014, 10:59:01 AM »
Stoeger 3500. Awesome gun for money
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Re: New Shotgun Time
« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2014, 11:14:20 AM »
I like my weatherby sa-08 , been pretty good to me for around $500 , only shoots 2 3/4 and 3" tho


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Re: New Shotgun Time
« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2014, 11:22:28 AM »
If I was buying a new shotgun, especially one used mainly for waterfowl, I would stay away from the pumps.  I have not been thrilled with the long cycle it takes to open a 3 1/2" action.  Though this may be my issue and not yours.

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Re: New Shotgun Time
« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2014, 12:01:03 PM »
I really like my benelli sbe ii. It's quite a bit lighter than the gas operated semi autos and swings better imo. I did notice a difference in kick when patterning 3.5" shells compared to my browning silver.

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Re: New Shotgun Time
« Reply #12 on: November 23, 2014, 03:22:01 PM »
Get the Remington 870. The world's greatest shotgun!
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