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Old 10-17-2018, 01:03 PM
Roderek Roderek is offline
 
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Default First Shotgun ?

Hi All,

I am looking to get my first shotgun, I would like to be able to use it for trap and bird hunting eventually. I am looking for a gun that is easy on the shoulder, as I have some issues with my shoulder. From what I have read my best option is probably a semi automatic as they have perceived less felt recoil.
I don't have much experience with shotguns, I have shot a few pump actions but no semi auto's. When shooting pumps with target loads recoil seems ok I can shoot about 40 rounds before it starts to get uncomfortable, but not quite unbearable.

From what I have read, I don't think I need a 3 1/2" chamber, and most reviews I have done on Semi autos most of the negative feed back on 3 1/2" is target loads failure to fire. I think I want to stay in the 12g as that is what my buddies shoot, so it seems easier knowing they will usually have ammo I can shoot or vice versa if someone runs out or there is a cycling issue.(of course this only works if the chamber will take the length.)

I am looking for some feedback from you guys that have shot some different shotguns and what your preferences are, Recoil is felt different by everyone some people say they can barely feel it and the next says the same gun kicks like a mule, so I will take everyone's opinion with that in mind.

I would like to stay under $1500 in price but for the right gun I would spend more. My preference would be a wood stock, second would be black, 3rd Camo.

A few of the guns I have liked that I have looked at.
Beretta A300 Sporting
Stoeger M3500
Stoeger 3000
Winchester SX4
Beretta A400 Lite( I know this will add to recoil, just not sure how much I really like how this one shouldered and felt)
Beretta A400 Extreme (felt good but seemed heavy kinda felt it would be hard to use for extended periods)
Franchi Affinity
Browning A5 (A little more then I want to spend)

I haven't actually shouldered any Benelli semi autos as most are more then I was looking to spend, but if there is good feedback I would consider it and check them out.

I appreciate any and all feedback.
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