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Posted: 12/20/2019 10:36:53 PM EDT
have been shooting a 1100 for a long time and decided its time for something new. Well, actually I dont have that gun anymore (someone "borrowed" it) and I haven't dont any hunting that required a shotgun. But no w I have a friend that is going to get me into turkey hunting and I will probable shoot some ducks and doves from time to time. I love the Benelli M2, just not sure I want to drop that kind of change...what would y'all recommend?
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Posted: 12/20/2019 11:29:21 PM EDT
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Buy once cry once. You'll be happy. Don't be afraid of buying used shotguns. The used market for shotguns is really soft.
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Posted: 12/20/2019 11:37:47 PM EDT
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870.
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Posted: 12/20/2019 11:39:35 PM EDT
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Benelli SBE3
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Posted: 12/21/2019 3:51:49 PM EDT
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Benelli or pump. I end up loaning shotguns to guys with lesser autos every year.
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Posted: 12/21/2019 5:02:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: FredMan]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beardog30:
Buy once cry once. You'll be happy. Don't be afraid of buying used shotguns. The used market for shotguns is really soft.  G0110357-Coakley9 Incoming Rooster-3_ by FredMan, on Flickr
 DSC_1663-M2 Before by FredMan, on Flickr
 Rooster Action Shoot by FredMan, on Flickr
 M2 SBS +1 by FredMan, on Flickr
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Posted: 12/21/2019 8:40:39 PM EDT
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I handled a retay Masai Mara today. Thing was amazing. Probably going to be my next purchase.
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Posted: 12/21/2019 11:26:15 PM EDT
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I would personally decide if you want to venture away from gas and go to inertia. That is a huge factor. Personally, I will never own any inertia variety, everyone I duck hunt with feels the same way. But everyone is different. Inertia guns cannot cycle super light target loads (this may or may not be a factor).
As far as value, spend the money. They will last. My last beretta autloader I sold had 10k rounds on it in 3 years. No failed parts, issues, or hiccups. It would take most people a lifetime to shoot that many rounds. |
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USA
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Posted: 12/21/2019 11:45:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StromBusa:
Benelli SBE3 |
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Posted: 12/21/2019 11:50:48 PM EDT
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Some people hate on it, but my Remington Versa Max has cycled light trap loads all the way to 3 1/2 turkey loads with no malfunctions. I also cleaned it recently for the first time since I got it 3-4 years ago. Barrel was quite dirty
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Posted: 12/22/2019 2:19:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chadsc:
I would personally decide if you want to venture away from gas and go to inertia. That is a huge factor. Personally, I will never own any inertia variety, everyone I duck hunt with feels the same way. But everyone is different. Inertia guns cannot cycle super light target loads (this may or may not be a factor). As far as value, spend the money. They will last. My last beretta autloader I sold had 10k rounds on it in 3 years. No failed parts, issues, or hiccups. It would take most people a lifetime to shoot that many rounds.  My Benelli's shoot reduced recoil target loads almost exclusively because it's usually my GF or my kid who shoots them when we shoot clays.
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Posted: 12/22/2019 9:09:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chadsc:
I would personally decide if you want to venture away from gas and go to inertia. That is a huge factor. Personally, I will never own any inertia variety, everyone I duck hunt with feels the same way. But everyone is different. Inertia guns cannot cycle super light target loads (this may or may not be a factor). As far as value, spend the money. They will last. My last beretta autloader I sold had 10k rounds on it in 3 years. No failed parts, issues, or hiccups. It would take most people a lifetime to shoot that many rounds. The Benelli inertia system is about as reliable as shotgun cycling can be, short of a pump. I've never had any issues from light target to heavy turkey with mine. |
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Posted: 12/23/2019 1:43:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beardog30:
Yes they can My Benelli's shoot reduced recoil target loads almost exclusively because it's usually my GF or my kid who shoots them when we shoot clays.May not be a factor to all, as previously noted. However the option is there with gas. |
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Posted: 12/23/2019 1:55:23 PM EDT
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The new V3 looks pretty good to me. I have no need for a 3.5” gun but if you do the Versamax is an option.
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chadsc:
3/4oz target loads (12g hull) at 1230FPS? The lightest load ive seen a inertia gun cycle was a 1275 7/8oz load. May not be a factor to all, as previously noted. However the option is there with gas. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chadsc:
Originally Posted By beardog30:
Yes they can My Benelli's shoot reduced recoil target loads almost exclusively because it's usually my GF or my kid who shoots them when we shoot clays.May not be a factor to all, as previously noted. However the option is there with gas. |
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Posted: 12/23/2019 2:32:58 PM EDT
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As far as I am aware, 3/4 oz is not a factory option. 7/8oz is however. Alot of people are actually swapping to that due to it being a killer load in a 12g hull. It patterns very well due to the shotcup being almost square and very low pellet deformation. A hot (1350fps) 7/8 load is awesome on birds too.
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Posted: 12/23/2019 6:03:09 PM EDT
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I still trying to decide between gas and inertia....im leaning to inertia because this will be strictly a hunting gun....not shooting all day at the trap range. I like the simplicity of the system
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MN, USA
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Posted: 12/23/2019 6:15:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chadsc: 3/4oz target loads (12g hull) at 1230FPS? The lightest load ive seen a inertia gun cycle was a 1275 7/8oz load. May not be a factor to all, as previously noted. However the option is there with gas. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2900197404 I don't think I've ever had a malfunction with either Benelli I own and my 12 ga has had the piss shot out of it. It's been my loaner gun for many years. |
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Posted: 12/23/2019 6:48:17 PM EDT
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Buy once cry once
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Posted: 12/23/2019 8:35:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By axpilot:
I still trying to decide between gas and inertia....im leaning to inertia because this will be strictly a hunting gun....not shooting all day at the trap range. I like the simplicity of the system |
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Posted: 12/27/2019 12:08:45 PM EDT
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I haven't been fit....I used an A300 I believe for pheasant....so far the M2 "feels" better...but I have a friend with Both so im going to go shoot them side by side
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Posted: 12/27/2019 5:36:41 PM EDT
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Don't overlook the benefits of the ComforTech stock.
It has real effect after a long day of shooting. |
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Posted: 12/27/2019 7:57:18 PM EDT
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I own an A400 with KickOff but I also shoot quite a bit of 3.5" BB for geese.
I'm the only one in the blind with a Beretta, everyone else has a Benelli. It's proven itself in some pretty tough environments (i.e. wet and sub zero), and has only 'clicked' once, which was when I forgot to load a shell. |
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Posted: 12/27/2019 8:09:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: QCMGR]
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686
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Posted: 12/27/2019 8:37:53 PM EDT
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I bought a Beretta Uplander for about $700. My first semi auto shotgun. It's nice. Mine came with really nicely figured walnut for the price point too.
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