help needed....
09-08-2008, 02:34 PM
#1
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 167
help needed....
Im in the market for a new shotgun i wanna spend $500-800 but i'm not finding anything i like or have heard bad about.. Here is what i want needs to shoot 3.5in(not a must but would love it) 26-28" and possibly camo... I had a Stoeger 2000 last yr had it 3 weeks and sold it due to constant jamming.
All shotguns i'm lookin at are 800-1000. here are a few i have found feel good when coming up too the shoulder
1. Browning Silver
2. Benelli M2
Anyone have any insight on others i might wanna look at. If i wasnt buying a new rifle i would hav eno issuse spending $1000-1500 on a shotgun.
thanks
Gary
All shotguns i'm lookin at are 800-1000. here are a few i have found feel good when coming up too the shoulder
1. Browning Silver
2. Benelli M2
Anyone have any insight on others i might wanna look at. If i wasnt buying a new rifle i would hav eno issuse spending $1000-1500 on a shotgun.
thanks
Gary
09-08-2008, 09:39 PM
#2
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SW PA
Posts: 78
RE: help needed....
If you are looking for an autoloader, you will have few to pick from that will do 3.5" and are $500.00 - $800.00.
Mossberg 935 is a solid gun, as is the Remington 11-87 Super Mag. They may come in at the above price range.
The most popular 3.5" guns I used to sell were the Benelli SBEII and the Beretta Extrema II, unfortunately, they are expensive.
I feel that you should always buy the gun that fits the best not the brand I like (Beretta). If the Browning or the M2 fit then jump on them. If I needed to pick I would go with the M2. I like the Benelli recoil system and can not afford to feed a 3.5".
Just my $.02
Let us know what you get and post pics.
Mossberg 935 is a solid gun, as is the Remington 11-87 Super Mag. They may come in at the above price range.
The most popular 3.5" guns I used to sell were the Benelli SBEII and the Beretta Extrema II, unfortunately, they are expensive.
I feel that you should always buy the gun that fits the best not the brand I like (Beretta). If the Browning or the M2 fit then jump on them. If I needed to pick I would go with the M2. I like the Benelli recoil system and can not afford to feed a 3.5".
Just my $.02
Let us know what you get and post pics.
09-08-2008, 10:26 PM
#3
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: fort mcmurray alberta canada
Posts: 5,667
RE: help needed....
As much as you think that you want a 3.5" chamber,it really isn't necessary,even for geese.Personally,I would go with a Browning silver because they fit me very well.
09-10-2008, 05:23 PM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: West Chazy, NY
Posts: 134
RE: help needed....
gg,
I must say, I shot the browning silver last weekend at my brothers house, and was absolutely amazed with it. Shooting some backyard clay pigeons, I honestly hit 28 out of 30, even allowing the clays to get "way out there" on occaision before pulling the trigger. I usually shoot with a pump and am lucky to hit 65% of my shots. I guess I now understand what a proper fitting shotgun feels like. Talk about confidence when every clay is turning to powder. I realise 1 day of shootingdoes not makea completegun review, but can say I would love to have one myself.
Regards,
Kej
I must say, I shot the browning silver last weekend at my brothers house, and was absolutely amazed with it. Shooting some backyard clay pigeons, I honestly hit 28 out of 30, even allowing the clays to get "way out there" on occaision before pulling the trigger. I usually shoot with a pump and am lucky to hit 65% of my shots. I guess I now understand what a proper fitting shotgun feels like. Talk about confidence when every clay is turning to powder. I realise 1 day of shootingdoes not makea completegun review, but can say I would love to have one myself.
Regards,
Kej
