suggestions on a duck gun

[eastcoastguy]

Looking into staying to duck hunt. Looking for a decent shotgun to get started. If i like it and get really into then I'll spring for a higher priced one. I'll also use it for rabbit and other things. Lets say 700 is my budget. What are your suggestions? I like the looks of the stoeger 3500. Thanks

[NW-GSP]

Beretta A300, I picked one up a couple of months ago. Great gun.

[Jimmybelltown]

I had a stoeger m3000 that worked real well and you will have a few bucks leftover for deeks.

[NW-GSP]

You can get the A300 for $600

[270Shooter]

Would not recommend the 3500 if you plan to shoot light loads like target or small game loads through it. I've heard some of them don't cycle those loads. The 3000 will and will kill ducks and geese no problem. There really is no need for a 3 1/2 inch she'll unless you plan on trying to pass shoot geese.

[beninchelan]

Any shotgun that fits & points well for ya, why not start with a pump or pick up a used Winchester SX2, beretta 390, browning gold, Franci ..

I picked up a used super black eagle for $450 once,

Just try a lot of guns & buy what fits best spend your extra cash on clays and shells
You will be a better shot than most who carry $1,300 guns in the field

[Stein]

I'm looking at the 3500 as well, for the price it looks like the best bet.

Dicks has them on sale 50 off every now and then.

[DuckHunter88]

I second the Stoeger. Shot an m3000 1.5 seasons now, in mud, freezing temps, buck nasty days: absolutely no problems. Just clean it every few trips (which is a BREEZE) and make sure the ejector isn't gunked up and it'll do the job justtttt fine.

[Dan-o]

You can get a new Remington 870 Magnum Express for $350 on sale.

Shoot everything from light target loads through turkey/geese 3  1/2".

Solid as a rock.  Not finicky.

Leaves you lots of money for dekes and calls.

Also, if you ever decide to upgrade, an 870 Magnum is probably the easiest to sell shotgun out there.

[Commando]

I would look at either a benelli nova or the Remington 870

[WSU]

I've had way more trouble with my 870 than my stoeger.  The 870 does eject shells.  From what I understand, I need to polish the barrel down or something? 

[h2ofowlr]

There is a Benelli Super Nova in the classified section for $425.  They are a good gun.

[CP]

There are a lot of good shotguns out there; Benelli, CZ, Winchester, etc.  find one that fits you.  Many come shim kits that allow you to adjust the LOP, cast and drop, that will save you a lot frustration and/or trips to the gunsmith.

[Henrydog]

I own a lot of shotguns, the only thing that matter is fit.  It does not matter what you spend or the brand name if the gun does not point naturally for you.  I have owned 4 different 870's and everyone was a little different.  I had one that I hated, have one now that I love.    I have a browning BPS matte finish hunter that is was reasonable, I also have a super nova and have zero issues with them.  I like the Super nova because it came with factory fiber sites and sling studs.  I actually use it as a turkey gun, but by design they are made for the swamp 

[eastcoastguy]

Great suggestions. I am planning on a pumpto,was just told i should look into a semi since its better for birds.