what in ya'll opinion is the best 12 gauge for a reasonable price
08-01-2008, 02:56 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 8
what in ya'll opinion is the best 12 gauge for a reasonable price
need a new gun for duck season and would like to know what you all think is the best 12 gauge to buy for a reasonable price,and whether a 3.5" isbetter or will a 3" be better?
08-01-2008, 07:18 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Huntin' In Colorado
Posts: 2,910
RE: what in ya'll opinion is the best 12 gauge for a reasonable price
Pump- Remington 870, or a Beneli Nova
Auto- Stoger 2000
Over Under- Mossberg Silver Reserve
I'd get a 3 1/2 inch, that way you have the option of both. The 3 inch is fine for waterfowl hunting, but why limit yourself.
Auto- Stoger 2000
Over Under- Mossberg Silver Reserve
I'd get a 3 1/2 inch, that way you have the option of both. The 3 inch is fine for waterfowl hunting, but why limit yourself.
08-01-2008, 07:37 PM
#4
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Magnolia, AR
Posts: 200
RE: what in ya'll opinion is the best 12 gauge for a reasonable price
for the money and for reliability you just can't beat an 870.I went to a Xtrema for recoli reduction but I kept the 870 too.Personally, I don't shoot 3 1/2" except for turkey and pass shooting geese.
08-02-2008, 07:46 AM
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RE: what in ya'll opinion is the best 12 gauge for a reasonable price
Have to agree with the Stoeger model 2000 I have used mine for about 4 seasons and I have dropped in mud, dropped it in the river froze it up and it still works like a charm.
08-03-2008, 10:45 PM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: North Louisiana
Posts: 3,050
RE: what in ya'll opinion is the best 12 gauge for a reasonable price
Go with the 870 supermag in synthetic. It is put together better than the Stoeger and the Mossberg. Get a supermag though. You will be able to shoot any size shell. I shoot 3 1/2" in the fields and 3" in timber.
