If you learn to use the correct choke, shot size and let the game get 30-40 yards away before the shot then you won't ruin much meat...

Any good autoloader or pump will do what you want...I have a Browning B-80 that I use for turkey, deer, quail, ducks, geese, doves or even rabbits or squirrels...

A grand will get you a very good autoloader or a so so over and under...Take your time, shopping is fun...