Rebel Hog,

I'm like Vapodog, wondering how the Stoeger will hold up. The difference being I own one. Me and a buddy each bought one three years ago because of the price and it being a poor mans' benelli (namely me). Since we bought ours, several of our friends have also bought them. I have never had a problem with mine, using it for doves, duck,geese, turkey, quail, and some squirrels. I don't think I've shot a 1000 rounds thru it, but it hasn't failed in all kinds of weather.

On the other hand, some of our friends have had some minor problems, a screw loose here, lock up, etc. The most complaints I hear about them is that they kick like a mule, personally, I don't agree.

I own remington, browning, andwinchester shotguns in several different gauges, with several thousands of rounds thru some of them. So the verdict in my book, is out on the Stoeger. I'm going to keep shooting it, cause I'm curious if it can hold up.

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