Looking to get a 12 for the upcomming hunting season. Looking for a semi-auto that would work for ducks, geese, pheasant, and turkey. Throw me some suggestions, keep it less than $1500 though. Also, should i go with the camo or traditional wood? Not really looking at the black synthetics. Thanks in advance.
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Help Me Choose a 12 Gauge
- Thread starter Sketch82
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Why a semi-auto? If you haven't already, try an over-under. If you can't hit that duck with two quickly aimed shots, I don't think a semi-auto is going to help, especially considering the additional recoil, but that's just my opinion.
For the money, my Ruger Red Label 12ga over-under has delivered excellent patterns and great trigger response when switching from upper barrel to lower. The Red Label is also a great field gun that you won't get upset when it gets wet, scratched up, and worked alot. You can pick one up for around $900. Again, try as many as you can before buying.
For the money, my Ruger Red Label 12ga over-under has delivered excellent patterns and great trigger response when switching from upper barrel to lower. The Red Label is also a great field gun that you won't get upset when it gets wet, scratched up, and worked alot. You can pick one up for around $900. Again, try as many as you can before buying.
i have a browning gold 3 1/2", so ill tell you my thoughts on it. i bought the gun in 2000 and since then ive never had it jam or fail mechanicly. the kick dosn't change no matter if it's 2 3/4", 3", or 3 1/2". also the other thing ive noticed over some of my buddies shotguns is that it will eject all three loads with out a piston change.(they were both cheeper autos the only name i can remember is ones a franchi.) the cons are it seems longer than others. mine has a 30" barrel and its 52" overall. also i've herd that they like to be clean. i allways clean all my guns as soon as im done hunting, and havnt had any problems.
I would suggest the Beretta Xtrema II. It has replaced my SBE and SBE II as my duck/goose/turkey shotgun.
After using them for several seasons, I will not be missing the SBE's. The Comfortech of the SBE II does nothing to help recoil, and recoils the same as SBE 1 for extra money. The recoil spring in the stock attracts all sorts of junk. The recoil spring is also a pain to get to and clean. Any shells below 1 1/8 are a big no no. The SBE(SBE II) will not cycle them.
About the Xtrema II.
The Beretta designers need a pay raise, for putting the recoil spring in the forearm.
Recoil even with heavy thumping 3.5 1550 BB's feels like a 20ga. It also cycles everything I put thru it, no matter how light the load. Want to shot a round of SC or FITASC. The Xtrema II will cycle the 1oz and 7/8 loads flawlessly.
Beretta has a winner with the Xtrema II.
After using them for several seasons, I will not be missing the SBE's. The Comfortech of the SBE II does nothing to help recoil, and recoils the same as SBE 1 for extra money. The recoil spring in the stock attracts all sorts of junk. The recoil spring is also a pain to get to and clean. Any shells below 1 1/8 are a big no no. The SBE(SBE II) will not cycle them.
About the Xtrema II.
The Beretta designers need a pay raise, for putting the recoil spring in the forearm.
Recoil even with heavy thumping 3.5 1550 BB's feels like a 20ga. It also cycles everything I put thru it, no matter how light the load. Want to shot a round of SC or FITASC. The Xtrema II will cycle the 1oz and 7/8 loads flawlessly.
Beretta has a winner with the Xtrema II.
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I wouldn't get an OU for waterfowl...no need to bang up a nice gun. Also, the 3 1/2 inch chamber is totally unnecessary with today's ammunition.
All of the autos mentioned are nice...I'm not sure why no one mentioned the benelli...I would consider it as well as the others.
For hunting, I give Benelli the nod because it is the simplest design...easy to clean (and doesn't require as much cleaning). The recoil on the Benelli is more than any of the others, but when hunting, I've never even noticed it.
All of the autos mentioned are nice...I'm not sure why no one mentioned the benelli...I would consider it as well as the others.
For hunting, I give Benelli the nod because it is the simplest design...easy to clean (and doesn't require as much cleaning). The recoil on the Benelli is more than any of the others, but when hunting, I've never even noticed it.
You might consider looking into the Remington SPR453. Its one of the Baikal models that Remington is importing from Russia. If you have a decent internet connection check out this video some guys made of a field test. Even made me cringe, but the gun never failed.
http://www.svmag.com/test_baikal.wmv
http://www.svmag.com/test_baikal.wmv
"I wouldn't get an OU for waterfowl...no need to bang up a nice gun."
this is why the RRL was recomended, it's not a very good/nice gun. a knockaroud loaner gun at best. have you handled one of these things? I have handled several, and everytime I push the lever over and crack them open it feels like the barrels are going to fall off. these things are sloppy, plain and simple.
-Scott
this is why the RRL was recomended, it's not a very good/nice gun. a knockaroud loaner gun at best. have you handled one of these things? I have handled several, and everytime I push the lever over and crack them open it feels like the barrels are going to fall off. these things are sloppy, plain and simple.
-Scott