Best Semi-Automatic Shotgun?

[Biggerhammer]

Six or so years ago you could buy them here all day for 239.00, now their over 700.00. I got a smoking deal on mine new in the box. They are a bunch of fun, I haven't picked up the higher capacity mags or a drum yet. I shot plenty through 20 rounds drums in other Saiga's. A Saiga with a folded stock, 20 round drum with one in the pipe, loaded with whatever fits the situation is a spooky package.

I ran 8 boxes(200 rounds) through one fast and dry and never had a hiccup. Typical, durable commie crap.

Mines a 19" made in Russia by Izhmash.

[GEARHEAD]

SBEII, no gas system to fail you, maintain and tear apart, no "O" rings, like the remington, the whole system falls into your hand for easy take down, shoots anything.

[Biggerhammer]

SBEII, no gas system to fail you, maintain and tear apart, no "O" rings, like the remington, the whole system falls into your hand for easy take down, shoots anything.

+1. And it shoots 3 1/2's smooth as can be. Not a big 3 1/2" fan, most of my shooting is done with 3 inch  #4's over decoys.

[OSCAR1987]

OK Naches...Your turn for a Beretta!

[Naches Sportsman]

OK Naches...Your turn for a Beretta!

I think I need another one .
I was thinking about getting another one but realized that I do not shoot as much as I used to.  I used to shoot trap and games two days a week but I only get out once or twice a month now. I get to shoot sporting clays when I have a chance.  If the people running the 2 gun clubs in the Yakima valley wanted customers, I would shoot more. Sun Valley has ridiculous prices and membership price.  When my dad was still living over here, we used to go there for games. now it is a ghost town. The other place I used to shoot at was Pomona until they did not want the club to make any money. The klingele clan got rid of all the good shooters out of there and try to blame us (over 20 people) for leaving wish was  .  Well you get the point. There is not anywhere to shoot except rattlesnake mountain sometimes for meat shoots and games. 
When my dad has time off, I try to make it over there for a sporting clays shoot or just any shoot in particular. I will probably get over for a shoot at Sumner gun club if I get around to it.
For the people in the Yakima valley, who knows, maybe somebody who would want to make a profit will take it over.

[CastleRocker]

A guy I work with goes to Argentina and shoots doves.  The ultimate goal of some of the shooters is 1000 doves in one day.  I looked it up, and it seems like a popular thing to do.   

Anyway, he said the outfitters will only use two different shotguns.  The Benelli SBE and the Beretta 390.  Not the SBE II or the 391, etc.  Only the original SBE or the 390.  He said he has asked them and they told him they have tried them all, and those are the only two that will hold up to that kind of punishment day after day, week after week, all season, year after year.   He said he was told each of the guns they use will fire around 20 to 30 thousand rounds in a season.   

Personally I can't imagine a shotgun lasting more than one or two seasons under those conditions.   (I also can't imagine trying to shoot a thousand doves in a day!)

I don't know what semi-auto shotgun is best, but those are two I would definately consider.  I have an SBE II, my son has a Sport II.  Never have either fail to go bang.  (Mine doesn't hit where I want it to sometimes though). 

[addicted]

Browning A5..... designed by the hands and mind of john moses browning.

[h2ofowlr]

Benelli SBEII     I have the Beretta Extrema 2 and Winchester Super X3.  But I still like the Benelli.  The Winchester would be my second go to.  Just don't like the Beretta. 

[Curly]

I brought home my Beretta A400 tonight.

Does that Beretta have the safety in front of the trigger guard?

That is the thing I don't like about the Benelli Vinci.  I'm too used to shooting guns with the safety behind the trigger, I don't think I'd ever get used to it out front.

[OSCAR1987]

Yes, the safety on the A 400  is out front of the trigger guard and a bit recessed. I will have to get used to it. Shouldn't be too hard, I haven't been hunting long so its not like I have years of shooting with my safety behind the trigger guard.

[Curly]

   Cool.   Congrats on the gun purchase.

[Widgeondeke]

An economical semi-auto is the Weatherby.    I love mine and it hasn't failed me in 5 years. It was $600 then.

[Miles]

I've got a Benelli Super Vinci waiting for me in the states.  Not sure if it's the "best", but I can't wait to get back and start shooting it. 

[OSCAR1987]

No doubt there are a lot of great semi's out there...any one of them would be a huge upgrade from my old 870 super mag.  Hell, I have never even shot a semi-automatic! That is why I am so excited about this one plus I know I am not going to be buying another shotgun for a very long time-the fact that I spent so much money pretty much guarantees that (especially if you ask Mrs Oscar). When I drag it out over the next 10 years I don't want to be drooling over every new innovative technological advance in speed, dependability and recoil reduction my hunting buddy has on his new gun wishing I had bought that stuff when I had the chance! This is that ONE time I go for it.