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    Finally!

    I am able to pull the trigger on a semi-auto shotgun. I am looking in the $700 range.
    im currently been using a moss berg maverick which has been awesome for a cheap pump. Have put thousands of rounds through it with zero issues and it’s been dropped while walking through swamps and yes as a boat paddle ect.
    has always fired. The only semi-auto I’ve got to fire is the beretta a300 which my dad bought a couple years ago and it feels great. Also have shot a Remington 1100 but I don’t have the funds for one of them or definitely don’t want to take it through a swamp. Have also eliminated the Remington 11-87. Any feed back is greatly appreciated and I thank you in advance

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    I still shoot the same Benelli Super Black Eagle One I have shot since 2000, but if I had to buy a new auto shotgun and had $700 to spend I would consider a Stoeger 3500 in black to save a little money.

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    If it was me... I'd go with the Beretta.
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    Depends on what you are going to use it for.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chief Paduke View Post
    Depends on what you are going to use it for.
    Yup, what we going to shoot with it? I have a Benelli M2 and if you don't have the need for 3.5" shells it would be tough to beat. Kinda the SBE's little brother. The day I bought it I went to the gun shop to get a Remington that had a great rebate going. I handled the M2 just for the heck of it and it's the one I walked out with.

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    It’s a matter of what fits you and shoots good for you. I had a Winchester Super X2 that I just couldn’t miss with. I now have a Benelli SBE2 that shoots almost as good for me. But...not everyone likes those, or shoots well with those models. Any of the name brand semi-autos will work, but you will have to do some looking (and shooting) to find what is right for you.
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    Check the pawn shops for a biakal mp153 no reason to own any others great gun for $300!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Babe Winkleworm View Post
    Check the pawn shops for a biakal mp153 no reason to own any others great gun for $300!
    Don’t you have to change something on the gun when switching from different loads? If so, I wouldn’t recommend.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bass Junkie View Post
    Yup, what we going to shoot with it? I have a Benelli M2 and if you don't have the need for 3.5" shells it would be tough to beat. Kinda the SBE's little brother. The day I bought it I went to the gun shop to get a Remington that had a great rebate going. I handled the M2 just for the heck of it and it's the one I walked out with.
    Can you get a Benelli M2 for the $700 the op wants to spend? If so, it would be a good gun. There is a reason most of the guide services in Argentina use Beretta autos. It is because they are so reliable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bass Junkie View Post
    Yup, what we going to shoot with it? I have a Benelli M2 and if you don't have the need for 3.5" shells it would be tough to beat. Kinda the SBE's little brother. The day I bought it I went to the gun shop to get a Remington that had a great rebate going. I handled the M2 just for the heck of it and it's the one I walked out with.
    I will be using it for everything but don’t need 3.5” to hunt. For me 3” is plenty. Also as mentioned by ky-triton I can’t afford a thousand dollar or more gun.

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    Sent you a pm being as my post was deleted.

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    Beretta A300 12 ga 3” with 3 chokes is $623 at Buds.

    https://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=346082
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    I have looked at a Hatfield ( sold only at Walmart, I think made in Turkey ) it did not look too bad for the price ( under $ 300 ) They got a pretty good review in ( Guns Magazine I think ). I have pump shotguns, but just thought I would take a look. Find a Walmart and take a look.

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    Went on a business trip to Nashville and made a stop in the Memphis bass pro and as far as feel, it’s a toss up between the beretta and Winchester sx4 both in black synthetic are in my price range, anyone have any real world experience of putting the SX4 through the ropes?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stompy View Post
    Sent you a pm being as my post was deleted.

    Your post was deleted because as the rules state no guns or ammo will be sold here on the BBC even in a PM, it states that in the Sticky above and the site owner is firm on this because of liability.
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    This seems to be a pretty honest and thorough review.

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    Even if I wanted to spend more, I’d still get the A300. Bought one for me son. Have buds that have bought several more and all have been flawless. I see no real need to spend more on a hunting auto. That said, I’d like to have a nice blued and walnut Beretta 20ga auto but that is purely a luxury item.
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    Beretta all day long. Super reliable, very well made solid guns. Im a fan of gas guns vs inertia. My last beretta had over 10k rounds through it when i sold it. Would never buy any other shotgun.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chief Paduke View Post
    This seems to be a pretty honest and thorough review.
    This is a good first impression, but how will the gun hold up after thousands of rounds? I guess anything is possible and also noticed you have some adjustments on the stock, but looks like I would have to have it shaved off some (I’m short) so looks like I’ll be going with a beretta. I’ll post pics and results once I’ve got it in hand and have put it through the test

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    No better deal out there than the M2 from Dunns for $699.....

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