Waterfowl shotgun

[Muleyman27]

Hey I'm looking at getting a new shotgun for next season and was wondering what is your guys favorite shotgun. I'm thinking about a semi auto that is good quality and will last me a long time! Just not sure what to get?

[h2ofowlr]

My favorite is the Benelli SBEII.  Bought a Beretta Extrema 2, but sold it.  Nice on recoil, but throws up different than my other shotguns even shimmed.
Winchester SX3 is another nice shooter.

[rtspring]

Winchester SuperX3... I grew up in prosser and have hunted with every shotgun out there. The SX3 shoots and feels great , easy to clean. i have had mine two years and not one issue.. 

I'm not Benelli fan, they all suck in my mind.  They feel weird and have issues. 

[snocohunter]

I shoot a SX3 and like it a lot. I also shoot the SBEII well. Go shoulder and shoot whatever you plan on buying. I bought my SX3 after shooting some browning golds and also an SX2, and ended up liking it.

[Pnwrider]

Benelli SBE ii. I tried a lot and that one shouldered the best for me. Haven't had a single issue and I only clean it if it gets wet. the gas operated guns I've owned were easier to clean but I wouldn't trade that benelli for anything. Plus they don't come out with a new model every other year if resale is a concern.

[saltwaterhillbilly]

In my opinion depending on your budget shoulder a few guns see what you think fits you best. i started with a Remington 870 pump hunting deer and waterfowl in Indiana of course with interchangeable barrels,  then went to a benelli pump supernova, and found a sweet deal on a Browning Silver Auto loved it , then finally graduated to a  Browning A-5 so its all opinion and feel most times i shoot my silver just because i love it and its taken a beating

[JJD]

Most of the better brands hold up well and generally function well with may different loads.  Have friends who shoot Benelli Beretta, Browning, Winchester all shoot well once ya find a load that they throw well.  Don't know anyone who has tried Remingtons latest models.
As has been suggested, go to several stores and try as many as ya can on for size.  Throw them up with your eyes closed and see how things line up once you get the gun mounted solidly.  Make sure ya take your cold weather coat along so you can try them with the cloths you will wear hunting, rather than a t-shirt.

[metlhead]

Boom is all that matters.Truly it is. Shoot good shells and make sure it fits you. Trying to look cool with a $1200 gun is a suckers game and will kill exactly the same as a beat up hand-me-down shooting the same shell. Corrosion  resistance is great if you tend to be lazy on cleaning, like me. My $275, 22yo win 1300 has not failed me yet. My 3.5 shooting P350 set me back $295, plus some file work. If it feels natural in your hands, that's good. Invest in hunting partners, locations, and ability. Birds will fall.

[JJD]

Metlhead,
Really, if I own a $1200 gun I'm out to impress people?  Give it a rest.
I hunted water fowl with a mossberg 500 for probably longer than you have been alive.
Switched to a semi auto as a result of the beating my arthritic shoulder was taking from the pump shooting out of a layout blind.
I hunt with a few guys, we hunt private land 98% of the season so no one see's me but them.  They could give a rats patooty what I shoot unless I miss then I get plenty of grief. 

[CP]

Browning Maxus, best waterfowling gun that I’ve ever used.  It’s a $1600 gun but I usually hunt alone so I have no one to impress.  Besides I look cool no matter which gun I’m using.

[Duckhunter14]

Benelli SBE ii. I tried a lot and that one shouldered the best for me. Haven't had a single issue and I only clean it if it gets wet. the gas operated guns I've owned were easier to clean but I wouldn't trade that benelli for anything. Plus they don't come out with a new model every other year if resale is a concern.

  Love my SBEII...kicks high flyer in FULL on er and you wont look back. 

Clint

[Jonathan_S]

Just get an 12 ga Remington 870 and never wonder if it'll do the job 

[Buck Rub Jr]

The first gun I ever bought on my own was a $250 wetland camo Verona 12 ga when I was in elementary school. I am torn ever time I go bird hunting whether I should take it or my 870. They both are incredible guns, the only problem I have with either of them is when it gets real cold out my 870's firing pin likes to act up. But it's a bit older so she just needs some TLC. My buddy has a supernova and I just flat out don't like them but others swear by those, so it's all personal preference. Go play around with a variety of some and find one that you can't live without!

[270Shooter]

I like my benelli because everyone at the refuge that sees me with it talks about how cool I am... that and it flat out kills ducks, I like my m2 but a left handed Vinci would be nice.

[C-Money]

Browning Maxus.