lak2004

Ok I am in need of a shotgun, would like it to be versatile. Turkey hunting, pheasant and trap would be its uses. I am looking at a couple options. Go with Rem 870 for reliability and price, Rem 11-87 or Beretta Xtrema2. Any opinions on them? I know it apples to oranges, but the recoil reduction of the xtrema would be nice. If I went that route it will be end of the year before I can afford it prob. Thanks!

Brad C.

Those Beretta shotguns are nice. That's what I would like to have next.

Turkey Goddess

Rem 11-87 will be my next one!

Kim

Sheridan

Proud owner of Beretta Exrema.


BTW - Great for ducks & geese also !

Fully camo'ed & 3 1/2" chamber

lak2004

I really dont know if I want autoloading or not? I have never actually shot one. I have shot plenty of pump actions and o/u's but never a semi. I think the reduced recoil is the one thing i would really like. I already have a .300 WSM that I hunt big game with and that beats me up enough.

So does anyone with real world autoloading experience, especially xtrema vs others, feel like there is actually a major difference in recoil? I dont want to spend an extra $600 when I could go with the 11-87 and be happy. Thanks

tjshunter13

I recommend a Mossberg 935 or an 835, depending on if you want an autoloader or a pump. These two shotguns are just as good as a remington, if not better, and not nearly as expensive. Not to mention, they are basically catered to turkey hunters, with a number of options available, such as a thumbhole stock, or a pistol grip and many more options

Sheridan

Any "gas gun" especially with a recoil reduction "system" (ie: "Kick-off") and good recoil pad will be the softest shooting shotgun known to man.

Second, are the inertia driven autoloaders with some kind of recoil reduction "system" and good recoil pad.


A lot of clay bird shooters love gas guns, because it enables them to get on their second birds much easier (not much muzzle rise).

mortalcare

remmington 870 is an ultimate shotgun,but the best way to get a gun is checking with friends,small shops,pawn shops,and classifieds for nice cheap guns.

snapper1982

if you are goin to choose the gun because it has a thumbhole or pistol grip then you ought to know that remington was the first to put a thumbhole on a shot gun and in fact the 11-87 has such. thumhole or the sure shot or the knox stock and you dont have to make as much movment to flip the safty off. but i agree that the 835and 935 are 2 of the best turkey guns made.