Buckhunter46755

I like the 3500 as well. However, I really don't ever plan on shooting anything larger than the 3" turkey loads and I know I won't be hunting waterfowl.

From what I have read so far the only difference between the two are shell sizes. And the 3000 is a tad shorter overall length. Also may want to shoot some lighter 2-3/4" loads for other small game and pheasants, etc.

Either way they both seem to be nice guns for the price. So far I have only read good reviews for both of them.

I guess they had a model 2000 that was discontinued due to several problems, including a weak ejector and jamming. It says Stoeger corrected this problem with the 3000 & 3500 models buy beefing up the ejectors and recievers.

Thanks for the input. Still trying to decide. I just want to be sure I can shoot light loads reliably if I need too.