My wife is recoil sensitive, and has been using a 20 gauge 870 for years for everything, including ducks and geese. She has never found it lacking, and if it is, please dont tell her that.
20ga?
I have several 12 gauge shotguns, but for various reasons, I think a 20ga belongs in the stable.
What I would like is a relatively inexpensive semi-auto.
There's the Mossberg 930 and Remington 11-87, which I definitely want to fondle, but I've also come across some unfamiliar brands that are less expensive, like Legacy.
Anybody have any input?
Tnx,
73
What I would like is a relatively inexpensive semi-auto.
There's the Mossberg 930 and Remington 11-87, which I definitely want to fondle, but I've also come across some unfamiliar brands that are less expensive, like Legacy.
Anybody have any input?
Tnx,
73
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I suggest sticking with the tried and true brands.I have found that every time I try to save money with the off brands I usually pay for with frustration and aggravation in the field.And that aint no fun.
Totally agree with Jack, buy a name brand you know you can get fixed if something goes haywire. I have a 11-87 that has never let me down( 12 gauge), it mostly sees 3" steel loads for waterfowl. Im spoiled with it now, have 2 870's that were my goto duck hammers. Love this self shucker.
look at a used winchester pre 64 model 50 in 20ga. the design sends the kick into the grip, not your shoulder. them old timers are great guns for a 1/3 the cost of new.
Yep. Especially a self shucker. I too have a 11-87 and while I`m more of a pump person, really enjoy the 11-87. Pay a little extra, it is worth it. Mine is a 20 gauge.I suggest sticking with the tried and true brands.I have found that every time I try to save money with the off brands I usually pay for with frustration and aggravation in the field.And that aint no fun.
Would be worth a look.
Winchester: Super X3
Franchi Affinity: 26"bbl / Black Syn / 2.75" & 3" Shells / 20-Gauge
Winchester: Super X3
Franchi Affinity: 26"bbl / Black Syn / 2.75" & 3" Shells / 20-Gauge
I would recommend Mossberg for several reasons.
The barrel is interchangable.
Mossberg offers Combo pkg, you get a shotgun barrel and a rifled barrel.
The only Manufacturer that offers a 10 year warranty.
Mossbergs are inexpensive.
The best bang for the buck.
Good luck in your search!
The barrel is interchangable.
Mossberg offers Combo pkg, you get a shotgun barrel and a rifled barrel.
The only Manufacturer that offers a 10 year warranty.
Mossbergs are inexpensive.
The best bang for the buck.
Good luck in your search!
I think you're thinking of the pumps (500, 535, etc.). I'm pretty sure the semi-auto barrels don't swap.I would recommend Mossberg for several reasons.
The barrel is interchangable.
Mossberg offers Combo pkg, you get a shotgun barrel and a rifled barrel.
The only Manufacturer that offers a 10 year warranty.
Mossbergs are inexpensive.
The best bang for the buck.
Good luck in your search!
I suppose I should have been clearer - to me "inexpensive" is below $700. (Preferably well below)Would be worth a look.
Winchester: Super X3
Franchi Affinity: 26"bbl / Black Syn / 2.75" & 3" Shells / 20-Gauge
I'm also adding the Weatherby to my list-to-consider. Anybody know who makes the Weatherby?
Seems like I had heard Weatherby and Browning were roomates now but I could be wrong.
If you look close, the SA-459Seems like I had heard Weatherby and Browning were roomates now but I could be wrong.
Seems to show up under in several catalogs.
Mossberg International SA-20
Expensive?
Both highly rated.
Winchester SX3 - 800 - Gas piston
Franchi Affinity - 700 - Inertia Driven
I am also looking at the Weatherby's; But there seems to be no support for them. That has me worried.
Shotties can be quite particular as to what loads they like.. find what works for your application and stick with it
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