browning
 

New to duck hunting. Looking for a gun and not sure what to get. I searched on here and called local shops and found a browning superposed 12 gao/u 2.75 shell and a browning gold 10 2.75 shell. Not sure which if either of these I should get. I was thinking of getting something with 3 or 3.5 in shell. I am looking into either browing or benelli. I have a stevens model 311 sxs 12 ga and model 58 12 ga. maybe I will just use either of them for now.

RE: browning
 

Both Browning and Benelli make very good guns. I would definitely go with a gun that's capable of shooting those 3.5"'s though. You may not ever shoot them but if you need to you'll have the capability. And if I were going to go with something that shot 3.5's I'd definitely go with a semi-auto. Those 3.5's will stay with you long after the day has drawn to a close, if you know what I mean. I wouldn't be at all hesitant to recommend the Browning Gold. I have a friend that has one and he uses it for turkey, duck and goose.

Having said that, I have a Beretta Extrema 3.5 and couldn't be happier. Good luck! Simp

RE: browning
 

I shoot both a Browning BPS 12ga. 3 1/2" and a Benelli SBE II. I love both but I am leaning more twards the SBE due to recent back surgery. One thing I would suggest is if you buy a Benelli make sure you get it in one of the camo options. My dad bought one in the composit black and he used it for the first time down in Arkansas for ducks. The day was sunny and warm with a little fog in the morning. He took his gun out of the case the next day and I noticed the bluing looked funny. After close inspection I found it had a light coating of RUST over most of the gun. I wiped it down and it all came off but the gun was immediatly traded for a como one when we got back home. No problems with it since.
GOOD LUCK

RE: browning
 

I have a Browning Gold Hunter and i love it. It has never jammed, shoulders well, easy to clean.

RE: browning
 

I have a Winchester SX2, which isvery similar to aBrowning Gold. I believe Browning and Winchester are under common ownership and share technologies. I use my SX2mainlyfor turkey hunting, butI also use it forpass shooting wood ducks because it shoulders so easily and cycles so well.It would be my only shotgun, but with a 24 inch barrel it's not welcome in the duck blind. You won't be disappointed with a Browning Gold.My primary duck gun is a Beretta Extrema II, which most would consider a much nicer gun,but I actually prefer my SX2. Go with the Browning.

RE: browning
 

Just curious, why isn't the 24" barrel not welcome in the duck blind?

RE: browning
 

either brand will do you good just try to get one that shoots th 3.5s youll be alot happier

RE: browning
 

i have a browning gold and i love it. kills recoil and ive never had it jam while hunting after 5 seasons (knock on wood) its only a 3 inch, but ive never been in a situation where i wish it was 3.5. never really saw a reason for the extra like 15 pellets. ammo is more expensive, gun is more expensive. in my oppinion you dont need a 3.5 but some guys wont shoot anything else

RE: browning
 

Simp,

In my opinion, I don't think guns with 24 inch barrels should be used in a duck blind due tothe closer proximity to the muzzle blast. It makes no difference to the shooter, but anyone standing next to the guy with the 24 inch barrel will definitely get their ears rung. Therefore, out of courtesy to other guys inthe blind, I use either my 870 or Extrema, both of which have 28 inch barrels,when hunting in a blind. Like I said, I'm sure there are different opinions, but I just use my guns with longer barrels out of courtesy to the other guys. I meant no offense to you if you use a gun with 24 inch barrel. I actually prefer my SX2 with the 24 inch when I'm hunting alone because I can shoulder it, acquire my target, and fire so much faster. The gun you use is purely your choice.

RE: browning
 

longer barrels also make your follow-through motion on the shots easier.