suggestions on a duck gun

[Wa hunter]

You could find a used Al390 Beretta gas puker in synthetic.  Easy to break down and clean. I put thousands or rounds thru it and never had trouble with it. 

[Bullkllr]

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?

My Wingmaster started doing that after 'who knows how many' rounds through it.

Good ream with a chamber brush fixed it right up. Plastic residue was the problem.

[metlhead]

Autos are better for the birds. Kills them more friendly. I shoot a p350, which is the pump stoeger. Difficulties at first, then I layed the file to its guts, not a problem since. Brand new at $299. I am very rough on guns as far as maintenance and handling, cleaned enough rifles and machine guns spotless to last a lifetime. That stoeger will just go boom. Feels good also.

[DaveMonti]

I bought a Benelli SuperNova for waterfowl.  I have no problems shooting ducks and geese with it relative to my hunting partners who shoot semi autos.  I usually outshoot them!  It's a great, quality firearm.

[northwesthunter84]

Beretta A300, ran one this year. Flawless, also aluminum receiver,so nice for the salt. And I was very impressed with the fit and recoil for the gun weight.

[Stein]

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?

Me too, it doesn't like Kent Fasteel very well in either 2s or 4s.  I end up having to tear it apart after every outing and it still ends up not ejecting worth a dang.  Never had a problem until I took it duck hunting.

[syoungs]

I love my 11-87, never had a problem besides 2-3 stove pipe type failure to ejects in the first 25 rounds. I bought it new 6 years ago (maybe 7), and have put Over 1200 3", and north of 5000 2 3/4 at the trap range with it. I bought a spare oring, hut never used it. It got stolen, and recovered a few weeks later, solid rust, some paint and a new stock fixed it right up. I've had brand new guns in my hands 5 or 6 times thinking I needed a new shotgun, but can't bring myself to stop grabbing this one.

[EWUeagles]

I think every waterfowl should start with a pump. You learn how to relax and take your time on shots. I see a lot of guys just pumping out shells and not worrying about actually being on target. Second don't buy anything right now that shoots 3.5 inch. You don't need it unless you plan on shooting snows in the Midwest soon. I have an 870 express and a mossberg 500 and both have been fine guns. I would go shoulder some pumps and see what fits you best. The best would be to actually fire as many as possible.


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[kodiak 907]

I really like my M2. Handles awesome, will cycle any light load, not one jam. Chambered for 3" only but with a quality shell and decent shooting it does awesome.

I also have a super nova and it is a true "boat gun", clean it every now and then, beat it up a little, it doesn't seem to mind.

[eastcoastguy]

I always thought a pump would be fun. I've used both on rabbits back home.so many decisions.

[konadht]

EWUEagles has a good point about pumps for new hunters. I have an 870 that shoots 3.5"s and have never had a problem. I now shoot a mossberg 930 semi auto. It has cycled everything flawlessly. I would absolutely recommend either one. The 930 is only a 3" gun.

[konadht]

I have a versa max coming in on Monday. I am excited to give it a try. If you want a 3.5" gun Mossberg makes a 935. I read that like a lot of the other 3.5" guns they don't all reliably cycle the light 2 3/4 loads. For ducks I always shoot 3" shells. I also love to shoot the cheap 2 3/4" stuff and would not mind being able to shoot 3.5"s too. The versa max supposedly shoots all 12 gauge rounds reliably due to the gas ports it has. I am hoping to go break it in on Tuesday.

[NW-GSP]

I have a versa max coming in on Monday. I am excited to give it a try. If you want a 3.5" gun Mossberg makes a 935. I read that like a lot of the other 3.5" guns they don't all reliably cycle the light 2 3/4 loads. For ducks I always shoot 3" shells. I also love to shoot the cheap 2 3/4" stuff and would not mind being able to shoot 3.5"s too. The versa max supposedly shoots all 12 gauge rounds reliably due to the gas ports it has. I am hoping to go break it in on Tuesday.

I had a 935, it would get extremely dirty after only a half a box of shells. The only issue I had with it is that Winchester 3.5" shells would get stuck in it. Winchester shells are horrible though.

[pianoman9701]

Under $600 https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/remington-model-11-87-sportsman-field-semi-auto-shotgun-12-gauge-26-vent-rib-barrel-3-chamber-4-rounds-synthetic-stock-matte-black-29881-047700298818.do?sortby=ourPicks&refType=&from=Search

From where back east did you come?

[krout81]

I have the Stoeger and I love it