New shotgun...

[Commando]

About a month ago I got my new duck gun a benelli super black eagle 2, love that gun. Now I'd like to get a new upland gun. So with that what do you guys use/ like? I'd like a 20 gauge that can go up to 3 inch, haven't decided on 26 or 28 in barrel so I'm open to suggestion on that. I really like benelli but I am open to anything. As far as price goes I have no problem to save up for it but would like to keep it in the ball park of 1500 give or take some. This is gonna be a do all upland bird gun chukar, pheasants, quail, Huns. And go.

[AspenBud]

Benelli Ultralight

[CP]

CZ Upland Ultralight - you can get a 12g that weighs less than most 20s.

[Wacenturion]

26" barrel...........

[Old Dog]

I really like my Browning Cynergy Feather with 28" barrel.  Like all the light weight break action guns it has a considerable amount of recoil.  If I were in the market for new gun I would look at the new Bennelli Ethos.  The new recoil system in the stock is interesting.  I haven't had the opportunity to shoot one yet, so I don't if it is as effective as advertised. 

[birdhntr]

Take a look at the Franchi Instinct. I bought the 20ga last year and it is extremely light to carry and little recoil. Great shotgun!

[270Shooter]

I'd get a benelli m2

[birddogdad]

Benelli Ultralight

  and you will find it light enough to run with a 12Ga... I love mine~

[Commando]

thanks for the tips guys I will look at all of them. ive heard nothing but good things about the ultralight and the cynergy. I was thinking of trying to keep it to a auto but if a over under steels my heart who am I to argue! keep the tips coming guys

[birddogdad]

thanks for the tips guys I will look at all of them. ive heard nothing but good things about the ultralight and the cynergy. I was thinking of trying to keep it to a auto but if a over under steels my heart who am I to argue! keep the tips coming guys

the "purist" would want an O/U or SBS for upland, however, when I climb those damn mountains for chukar and get a couple hard earned flushes, I want that 3rd load... otherwise I too love my O/U's..... could always chamber 2 rounds!

[Commando]

Don't get me wrong bbd I do want a over under but like you said that third shot can really help. I am going to use this gun for chukar and that third *censored* will be most welcome if I can get it off before they are out if range.

[scottcrb]

in the market for the same thing tagging. i was looking at the cz redhead deluxe 28"

[Forks]

Benelli Montefeltro should get a look.

[merkelman]

thanks for the tips guys I will look at all of them. ive heard nothing but good things about the ultralight and the cynergy. I was thinking of trying to keep it to a auto but if a over under steels my heart who am I to argue! keep the tips coming guys

the "purist" would want an O/U or SBS for upland, however, when I climb those damn mountains for chukar and get a couple hard earned flushes, I want that 3rd load... otherwise I too love my O/U's..... could always chamber 2 rounds!

Get the auto loader. Take it from someone who has shotguns running out his ears. You want the 3rd shot! 

[AspenBud]

My thought on the matter...

The SBE is made to take abuse, buy a sling for it and use for chukar hunting and duck hunting.

Buy a light weight O/U and carry it cracked open with a pair of shells in it for pheasant and grouse etc. (assuming you have a pointing dog here). Take it from me, nothing scarier than getting tangled up in a clear cut full of slash and having to haphazardly toss a loaded autoloader and hope it doesn't go off in the direction of your dog as you fall.

[TVHunts]

I use and would consider a Beretta 686 20 with 26" barrels.  Barely over 6 lbs and shoots 3".  That extra pound or two grinds on you after a long day.

I would go for a Benelli Montefeltro if I was a guy who wanted to go auto and it can be had for under 1K. 

Good luck on the decision and purchase!

[wildweeds]

I'd suggest looking for a used browning citori,I've used mine hard for 21 years and it's eaten about 270k rounds at birds and a pile of little clay targets and the lever is still just a hair to the right of center,the citori it replaced(long story,lost it by setting it on top the canopy and driving off) had 26 inch barrells,the one I have now has 28 inch barrells,I shot both well but I think the 28 inchers work a skosh better on the long crossers.Not much of a chukar hunter because I'm lazy quail/pheasants/and stubble huns are a better fit for me.Never had a single lick of trouble with it.My shooting buddy at the club has 500k through his 425 sporting clays browning.

[MR5x5]

I'd suggest looking for a used browning citori
 

........and I don't hunt much chukar either because both of my legs are the same length.

[duck1187]

I love my over/under tristar 28 gauge 4.8 lbs its like carrying a bb gun in the feild and its a sweet shooter
 

[wadu1]

I would be looking at used Browning Citori, Bertta 686 or a CZ, for an O/U. As for auto loaders I’m not a Benelli fan at all they kick like mules, I’ve had five dumped every one. Then try a Beretta 391 or an Explor or even a Remington 11-87. I shoot over 5K rounds every year with a brace of Browning O/Us for clays and Beretta's for waterfowl and upland birds. 

[Commando]

Thanks for all the replies guys. I was looking at some online earlier and I do like the montefeltro and the m2. Wish I had enough to just get them all! I decided that I am going to get a auit first than a o/u. I will keep you guys posted

[kodiak 907]

I traded my sbe for the M2. One of the best decisions I've made. The ultralights are sweet also.

[kodiak 907]

I traded my sbe for the M2. One of the best decisions I've made. The ultralights are sweet also.

[Commando]

I agree the ultralight looks really good. The only problem with that is I am not to sure how much I want to take a wood gun into the chukar hills. That might be me just over thinking it idk. But the more I think about it the more I think I want to get a synthetic stock.

[Commando]

As far as o/u goes has any one seen or messed with the new benelli 828?

[ribka]

I agree the ultralight looks really good. The only problem with that is I am not to sure how much I want to take a wood gun into the chukar hills. That might be me just over thinking it idk. But the more I think about it the more I think I want to get a synthetic stock.

I broke my wood stock on my 11 87 chasing chukars. Be prepared to fall down on steep hill sidees with loose rocks 

Replaced with synthetic

I have a CZ ou ultralite I like for upland.  Looking at av390 or m2 this year

[joe_dumy]

Why not a traditional chukar gun. Like a remington 31L my 16 weights 5.6 pounds and is the dream pump as far as I am concerned for a chukar gun. Or an old remington 1100. Over under why not a Marlin 90 light weight and cheap enough if you fall.  All of these sell used for $700 or less. The third shot gives one last chance after I blow the first two so I am partial to my 31L.

[thinkingman]

Buy what fits.
Not what somebody else likes.
I spent thousands to learn that lesson.