okgobbler

Might be looking for a new autoloader. I really like the looks and feel of the beretta urika 2, but they are about $1100. It would be used for mainly dove and clay pigeons in the back yard. I already have 2 835's, a ithaca 51, browning sxs, antonio zoli o/u, and 3 or 4 other utilitarian sxs's and pumps.

Anybody else had any experience with any of the mid-priced auto loaders ($600-1000). Berettas included.

sjsfire

I've got both a Remington 1100 and 1187 SPS. Both 12 gauge and great guns in my opinion. The 1187 I've had for about5 years, I think I paid about $530 through a buddy of mine that has his FFL. The 1100 I got given to me from my wife's Uncle before he passed away a couple of years ago.

deke12ga

Look into either a used winchester SX2 or a new SX3. Both are great guns

driftrider

Take a look at the Stoeger 2000. Well built semi-autos that use the same inertia system as the Benelli Super Black Eagle II, but for a whol lot less money (in the upper $300 to $400 range depending on features).

Mike

oldelkhunter

The market for semi's isn't what it was even 5 years ago. Everyone now has a quality semi for sale at all price levels. Buy the one that fits the best and functions the best. If you have to stretch a little and buy a better grade so be it . Money spent on something you really want never leaves a sour taste in your mouth. A good example is theWalmart Beretta 390 I own one and bought it on closeout for 400+ . Beautiful gun and was Italian made, they make some in the US and some in Italy. Stoeger 2000 nice gun . Weatherby makes a really nice handling Turkish semi that is reasonably priced. Remington 11-87 tends to be a little heavier then the previous mentioned but reliable and will last forever. Franchis if you can find a dealer sellsthe inertia and gas models. I even bought a Beretta extrema 1 for 650 out the door used 2 years ago. Browning Gold/Winchester semis very similiar and excellent shotguns

Shop around and feel them out before you buy.

vaughnm

I've got an SX2 a Beretta Urika and an old Winchester 1400 (that still shoots fine). My son has a Rem1100. If I had tochose between the four, I wouldprobably choose theUrika butonly by a slight margin over the SX2. Unfortunately the Urika is a tad on the expensive side, so if I were buying a new semi-auto and working on a budget, I would go with the SX2 or SX3. In fact if the SX2 came in a 20 ga, I would have already own anotherone.

Hunting the North

Per the price range you are looking for I would get the Franchi I12 semi-auto. They have the Inertia system, and weigh about 1 pound less than the Remington semi's. I would steer clear of the Stoeger M2000, as stated in a similar post my concern on these shotguns is the metal finish. Last time I was at Gander Moutain I saw a brand new Stoeger 2000 in black synthetic on the rack. Rust was starting to form around the vented part of the barrel.

okgobbler

Thanks for the input. Any experience with the Huglo's.I looked at a friends yesterday. I also found a NIB 390 silver mallard for $755 here in the classifieds. I need to sell a couple of guns before I can buy anything.

Edcyclopedia

Try to find a used Benelli super black eagle, I love mine!

SP10

I have had a Weatherby 12 guage SAS autoloader made in Italy for the past three years and have been very happy with it for both target shooting and hunting purposes. I bought mine new for about $500 but prices might be a little higher now due to the decline of the Dollar against the Euro.