gun question
 

I have made a few posts on the gun section of these forums, but are not getting a lot of responses, so I figured yall might help.

I am looking to buy a shotgun for shooting skeet, birds, ducks, and turkey. I realize I can change chokes to accomodate these different hunting scenarios. I like the idea of a semi-auto, but would not be opposed to a pump. My budget is tight, but I want a quality gun. Let me know what guns you think would be good for the price. I would like a wood stocked gun, and am left handed if that helps or makes a difference.

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I don't know about left handed options, but I own several shotguns. My only auto is no longer in production, so I can't help you there. I will say that I love my Remington 870, though.

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Can't help you with lefthanded options but i'd go with a Mossberg 500 or Remington 870. Also my dad owns a Pardner Pump and he absolutely loves it. Also a Maverick 88 is also an option with a tight budget. Maverick is basically the same as a 500 and the barrels and choke tubes are interchangeable. I don't understand why so many people feel they HAVE to have a semi-auto, i know in ohio for ducks, geese, doves, pheasant and turkey we can only have 2 rounds in the magazine and 1 in the chamber so i don't see the need for a semi-auto, your just going to be paying a ton more for it but thats jmho :)

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870.....870.....870. Been using one for 40 years. Never failed me. I am a lefty also. I never even notice if the shells are ejecting across my face. I just got used to it a long time ago. A lot of folks now ask me if I am using an auto as my shots are so close together. I don`t even know I`ve pumped the shotgun as it just comes second nature to me now.

Ron:D

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I love my Rem 870 - solid gun for the money. I also have a Winchester Super x2 (which is a semi) which is also a great gun. I've had that semi out in some real nasty weather/conditions and never had any problems with it....

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i would deffinitly go with the 870

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I have a Beretta 390 and they are now making the 3901 which is the same gun in a newer model. Its an auto and you can get the 390 for about $550 or less as they are no longer producing them and some gun stores (Wal-Mart included) are getting rid of the older model. Great gun I have duck and goose hunted with it for 2 years and just got back from dove hunting and it did great. It works well on skeet and the gas system really does make a difference. I've put probably 20 cases of shells through it without problems. Good gun for a good price.

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I dont know which of the activities are your favorites, but if Skeet or any type of clay shooting is at the top I would stick to a Semi Auto. Pumps can obviously be used for the sports, but Semi Autos are always a better choice for targets

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I would advise you to go and get a Browning Semi-auto 5 Its an all around good gun but i dont no about left handed. You could always get a Rem. 870 I have one and i shoot alot of birds with it it's a really good gun.

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sproule to rescue.........

their is only 1 gun to get.
BERETTA 391 URICKA FIELD,12 ga,28 inch barrel.
price is from 850/1000..
remember, what do we all pay for car, 25,000.
whats it worth after 3 years, 8,000.

beretta will be worth every penny you pay for it, 10,20,30 40 yrs from now.

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best gun ,hands down you will ever own for money you pay, no kick, real light..

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My brother is left eye dominant right handed. He has a Beretta 390 and a Browning Gold and now a Beretta Silver Pigeon (which happens to be the one he shoots best). He shoots left handed. I have three girlfriends with the same problem. One shoots a Benelli autoloader, another shoots a Browning Gold and a couple of O/U's (she's very active in clays games) and the third shoots a Franchi O/U.

Be aware that most manufacturers charge more for a left handed model just because they can-supply/demand.

The Berettaautoloadersaresolid quality guns. Our local range rents them. You might check with some local ranges to see if they have any that you can try out....
There are some well made guns out there at reasonable prices. Take your time and find one that feels good in your hands. Have it fitted to you by a gunsmith and your shooting will improve.

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Mossberg 500/835
Remington 870
Benelli Nova
NEF Pardner

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you are right,left handed guns do cost a lot more.

i have a left hsnded BEAR KODIACK recurve bow from 1965 and had it apprasied for 1500 dollars.

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I would look at the Winchester SX-3. I'm not sure what you're looking to spend, but for under a $ 1,000 you're looking at a gun that is as realiable as any gun on the market; including those more expensive. Without a doubt, it's the best value on the market right now. If you're going to use it for upland game, I'd wouldn't go longer than a 26" barrel. It will pattern the same as any other length. If you like to have a bit more swing when you hunt ducks, just buy an extended choke system.

Good luck.

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as for length,we all have favorite length.

for people under 5/11 i have found that the 26 inch on semi auto feels better to them.
5/11 up28 inch feels better.
i am 6 ft tall,my arms are 34 inchs on my shirts.
the 26 inch felt to much like muzzle of barrel had all weight.
28 inch felt real balanced and swing was much better.
trust me, 2 extra inchs on barrel in brush hunting wild grouse over flushing dogmeans nothing over 26 inch.
we are only talking about 2 inchs.

i also use my BERETTA URICKA FIELD 391 12 ga.to have fun shooting clays with friends.
26 inch barrel does not do as good as 28 inch.

as for using entended chokes, that may work to balance gun but my beretta came with 5 chokes and they are real expensive if you would buy them to extend your length, they go inside.

my opinion, stay with 28 inch barrel on semi-auto for better BALANCE,balance is nice when you are swinging thru pheasant at 40 yds which wil be shots you will get after birds are hunted awhile.

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Remington 870 all the way.

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rem 870 is fine gun for money, only downfall, is weigh.
i hate weight as you get older.
most of us buy gun, we have it all our lives.
i sold 4 of my guns and got 850 dollars.
i took that money and bought the BERETTA URICKA FIELD 391 12 GA.
best move i ever made in my life.what a gun.20ga is unreal but i like 12 ga.

so, what i am trying to say, if you are young, and have 30,40,50 years of hunting ahead,save or borrow money and buy great semi-shotgun,beretta/benilli/franchi ARE BEST.

my neighbor hunts alot,he uses a remington 1187,its awful to carry in woods.
he said, i cant see putting 850 into shotgun.
he just bought a new chevy truck,cost him 39,000,his old one that he paid 34,000 for, trade in was 12,000,lost 22,000 from original cost..

he is worrying about cost of shotgun from 400 dollars to 850 dollars?
gun will APPRECIATE to 850 dollars in 5 years USED.
that truck, he lost 22,000,yes 22,000 on trade in..

so, what i hope you see, we waste more money on other things and never get money back, but on a BERETTA URICKA FIELD 391,you get great shotgun that will make hunting more fun and still be worth what you paid 30 years from now........................

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I'd go with the 870 my personal favorite.

Or the Mossberg 500 my personal gun.

Its the raddiest, noisiest, cheapest, best shooting, easiest to use, bird killingest, best gun for the money in my opinion.

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no matter which gun you like,check out our site,its full of great info for us,of course, it has BERETTA topic which i am active in and has other topics for your gun.
do search of your gun and it should get you to your model..


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