Semi auto shotguns

[Desert Eagle]

I’m interested in upgrading shotguns. Looking around $1000 budget. I prefer the gas guns so have been looking at Remington 11-87, as I have a compact youth 20 gauge and really like the way it has worked. Also saw a really good deal on a Winchester SX3 last week. Also saw a browning hunter at a reasonable cost at another retailer. Not very familiar with the newer versions, so not sure what to look at or watch out for. Currently shooting Weatherby SA-08, which has treated me very well, but with the 3” goose loads it pounds you pretty good after a while being so light.

Thanks!

[elkhunter11]

The Browning Silver and the Winchester SX-3/4 use the same operating mechanism, both are very good shotguns. The Remington V3 is also a good gun. Research shotgun fit, and buy the one that fits you best.

[Savage Bacon]

I got the stoeger m3500. I'm definitely not a shotgun expert but this one seems to work fine for me.

[KGB]

I have the Stoeger M3500 too, had it for 4 years now. Excellent gun, shoots anything from 23/4 to 31/2” shells, no issues. Recoil is very manageable with 3” shells, the 31/2 kicks like a MF, lol! But I have bony shoulders, so I usually wearing the pad if we go for a all day shoot...

[Drewski Canuck]

Stoeger M3500 and Benelli SBE2 are the same actions, built in the same Turkish factory, or so the rumours have been to date.

Anyways, I have both the Weatherby SA - 8 and the Benelli SBE2 and both are stand up guns.

Also have an older Browning A - 5 Gas Auto, and that also is a very very good gun, but does not shoot 3.5 shells.

Quality on all these guns is top notch for hunting needs. Get whatever fits.

Drewski

[antmai]

I shoot an m3k. It is a m3000 with tacticool stuff. If the 3.5” isnt what you need, i am happy standing behind the 3000 as a recommendation. It will also leave you with some ammo money.

[elkhunter11]

Originally Posted by Drewski Canuck

Stoeger M3500 and Benelli SBE2 are the same actions, built in the same Turkish factory, or so the rumours have been to date.

Anyways, I have both the Weatherby SA - 8 and the Benelli SBE2 and both are stand up guns.

Also have an older Browning A - 5 Gas Auto, and that also is a very very good gun, but does not shoot 3.5 shells.

Quality on all these guns is top notch for hunting needs. Get whatever fits.

Drewski

The SBE2 is made in Italy, and the M3500 is made in Turkey. Although they are of a very similar design, the fit and finish, is not comparable. Many people want the cheaper made Turkish guns to be equivalent to the Italian made firearms, but they aren't.

[sns2]

I am good friends with 2 people who own v3s. Both have been flawless performers. If I were buying again, I doubt I would pay twice the $ for a Beretta, and would likely go with a v3.

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[Blockcaver]

I sure like the Beretta A400 Extreme Plus. Makes a nice sporting clays gun, and shoots up to 3-1/2" shells (very soft recoil). They take a few hundred shots to break in and reliably shoot light 7/8 and 1 ounce target loads, but after break-in should cycle about anything. Price is too high for you, but sure would make a good target and waterfowl gun. They are 7#13oz with a 28" barrel and are a bit heavy for an upland gun.

[Offwork]

Bashaw sports has a browning silver hunter on special for $1,089.

I have a silver and consider it my go to goose gun. It has very Light recoil, & never have has a failure to load or eject. Only negative is that is a bit heavy to pack on an extended walk for upland. Same innards as a Winchester SX3.

[coyotecaller]

The SX3 are extremely good shotguns. With the 4’s, Winchester took the 3 and made it lighter, less bulky But those 3’s are probably the best bang for your buck. Local CT has one in clearance for 749$.
But really, you can’t wrong with any of the 3 B’s either, browning, benelli or beretta.

[mindoutside]

Have you looked at fabarms?