Hunting Washington Forum
Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: buglin4bulls on November 21, 2014, 08:06:28 PM
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Well after 2 years of putting three or four new trigger assemblies, two feed latches, plug springs and a countless number of jams later in my 11-87.... Im heading out tomorrow to buy a new shotgun. Not sure if im gonna go semi, or pump or what im gonna spend, but i know it cant be any worse then this hunk of crap. Been reading countless reviews on every gun out there, so i am gonna hold em all, and pick the one that feels right. Any suggestions on what not to get would be appreciated.
Buglin
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Not sure what your budget is. Get what feels best. I like benelli.
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What are you going to use the gun for?
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For hunting I would go with a Winchester SX3 or a Stoger M3500, I love my Beretta's but I'd get one of the two I mentioned. God forbid I say this but satay away from Bennelli's they kick like mules over the Winchester/Stoger/Beretta's :twocents:
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Id like to stay under 1500 bucks. And all I do is hunt quackers and honkers. No trap or upland for the most part.
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I have been hearing good things about the stoeggers, make sure to post pics of what you pick up and a review after you take it out shooting. I'm wanting a new semi auto but I will be saving for a while.
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I thought this was interesting (but dated) --
http://randywakeman.com/2012ShotgunSurveyWhoisHappyandWhoIsNot.htm (http://randywakeman.com/2012ShotgunSurveyWhoisHappyandWhoIsNot.htm)
and this--
http://randywakeman.com/ThumbsUpandThumbsDownonAutoloadingShotgunsandWhy.htm (http://randywakeman.com/ThumbsUpandThumbsDownonAutoloadingShotgunsandWhy.htm)
If I was looking at a new auto, I'd be looking close at the SX3.
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The one thing that I have not liked about some of the newer autoloaders is the rubber grip that is on the stocks, I could see it getting worn out and not being able to replace it.
I also would want a shotgun that could handle everything from 2 3/4 to 3 1/2 inch loads. I like using the same shotgun for multiple types of hunting and being able to take it to the range for practice.
just my thoughts from researching for a while.
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Stoeger 3500. Awesome gun for money
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I like my weatherby sa-08 , been pretty good to me for around $500 , only shoots 2 3/4 and 3" tho
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If I was buying a new shotgun, especially one used mainly for waterfowl, I would stay away from the pumps. I have not been thrilled with the long cycle it takes to open a 3 1/2" action. Though this may be my issue and not yours.
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I really like my benelli sbe ii. It's quite a bit lighter than the gas operated semi autos and swings better imo. I did notice a difference in kick when patterning 3.5" shells compared to my browning silver.
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Get the Remington 870. The world's greatest shotgun!
