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Re: Cuz its slow - let's talk which semi-automatic shotgun for under $1000 [Re: Hopedale] #6563778 11/29/16 04:03 PM
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My vote is for the Winchester sx3. Soft shooting and reliable and tough!

Re: Cuz its slow - let's talk which semi-automatic shotgun for under $1000 [Re: Hopedale] #6563867 11/29/16 04:54 PM
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Picked up an 1187 in 3 1/2 inch at the gun show for $600. Been running like a scolded ape so far.

Re: Cuz its slow - let's talk which semi-automatic shotgun for under $1000 [Re: yakinthebox] #6564069 11/29/16 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted By: yakinthebox
Another vote for the Stoeger M3500. I've had it for 3 full seasons now and working on my fourth. Never had any issues other than it didn't like cycling some really light dove loads which is not really what I got the gun for...

I love it. Wish I had gone with the waterfowl version. Nobody had that in stock when I got mine, or I would've...


The only cycling issues I've had are similar to yours and there weren't many times it happened. I wish I had bought the camo version, but couldn't justify it at the time.


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I just turned it on . I was looking bird dogs in the butt this morning.


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Re: Cuz its slow - let's talk which semi-automatic shotgun for under $1000 [Re: BFord] #6564090 11/29/16 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted By: BFord
Picked up an 1187 in 3 1/2 inch at the gun show for $600. Been running like a scolded ape so far.


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Re: Cuz its slow - let's talk which semi-automatic shotgun for under $1000 [Re: Duck_Hunter] #6564260 11/29/16 08:58 PM
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I love my stoeger 3500 I got the waterfowl edition it came with 3 extended chokes a set of the regular flush chokes and a paracord sling and a bigger bolt for the action for when you have big gloves on or something.


I've never seen that offered, but it sounds cool. What was the price, if you don't mind me asking?


I believe it was 749.99 before tax

Re: Cuz its slow - let's talk which semi-automatic shotgun for under $1000 [Re: Zach Starling] #6564322 11/29/16 09:41 PM
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I love my stoeger 3500 I got the waterfowl edition it came with 3 extended chokes a set of the regular flush chokes and a paracord sling and a bigger bolt for the action for when you have big gloves on or something.


I've never seen that offered, but it sounds cool. What was the price, if you don't mind me asking?


I believe it was 749.99 before tax


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I just turned it on . I was looking bird dogs in the butt this morning.


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Re: Cuz its slow - let's talk which semi-automatic shotgun for under $1000 [Re: Hopedale] #6564825 11/30/16 01:57 AM
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Re: Cuz its slow - let's talk which semi-automatic shotgun for under $1000 [Re: pervis] #6565213 11/30/16 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted By: pervis
Browning a5 let's call it 1k. On sale on sportsman's guide for 1099 no tax free shipping


Great deal!

Re: Cuz its slow - let's talk which semi-automatic shotgun for under $1000 [Re: Hopedale] #6565317 11/30/16 02:19 PM
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Re: Cuz its slow - let's talk which semi-automatic shotgun for under $1000 [Re: Hopedale] #6566949 12/01/16 02:35 PM
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I have the Beretta A300 and love it. Bought it last year and have used it on ducks, quail and dove. No issues, fun to shoot and love the synthetic camo pattern. Definitely recommend it.

Re: Cuz its slow - let's talk which semi-automatic shotgun for under $1000 [Re: Hopedale] #6567866 12/02/16 01:53 AM
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I think the choices are clear:

Winchester SX3
Beretta A300
Weatherby SA-08

I have to choose Winchester because it uses the same technology as the Browning Maxus. Only you can get an extension tube for goose hunting. Didn't think about that when I bought my Browning, but I wouldn't give that shutgun up for anything.

Beretta, like the Maxus, can't use an extension tube. Only draw back, but its a solid shotgun for the money.

I know several people that own the Weatherby and they have been pleased. It is made in Turkey, but Weatherby clearly has the QC in place that you can get a solid shotgun for the price.

I didn't list Mossberg 930 or 935 because I don't like the balance of that shotgun.


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Re: Cuz its slow - let's talk which semi-automatic shotgun for under $1000 [Re: Hopedale] #6569212 12/03/16 02:04 AM
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Re: Cuz its slow - let's talk which semi-automatic shotgun for under $1000 [Re: Hopedale] #6569826 12/03/16 06:35 PM
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My wife won a Remington Baikal SPR153 several years at a Coleman County Dove Banquet. This has turned out to be my favorite shotgun. We also have a Mossberg 835 and a Remington 1187. The Spartan is my choice most hunts for lightweight and reliability.

Re: Cuz its slow - let's talk which semi-automatic shotgun for under $1000 [Re: Wood Duck] #6570170 12/03/16 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted By: Wood Duck
My wife won a Remington Baikal SPR153 several years at a Coleman County Dove Banquet. This has turned out to be my favorite shotgun.


The Remington version is a 453. I have three of the Baikals. Great guns.



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Re: Cuz its slow - let's talk which semi-automatic shotgun for under $1000 [Re: Fooshman] #6571822 12/05/16 03:11 AM
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My wife won a Remington Baikal SPR153 several years at a Coleman County Dove Banquet. This has turned out to be my favorite shotgun.


The Remington version is a 453. I have three of the Baikals. Great guns.






Now that we have Mr. Trump as our next President. Hopefully getting parts becomes easier. I want to order a new stock for mine.


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Re: Cuz its slow - let's talk which semi-automatic shotgun for under $1000 [Re: Hopedale] #6571995 12/05/16 07:01 AM
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Now that we have Mr. Trump as our next President. Hopefully getting parts becomes easier. I want to order a new stock for mine.




I've never been able to not get parts.


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Re: Cuz its slow - let's talk which semi-automatic shotgun for under $1000 [Re: Hopedale] #6572369 12/05/16 03:40 PM
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Re: Cuz its slow - let's talk which semi-automatic shotgun for under $1000 [Re: bfrog5] #6573105 12/05/16 10:12 PM
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Re: Cuz its slow - let's talk which semi-automatic shotgun for under $1000 [Re: Hopedale] #6573644 12/06/16 02:45 AM
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I bought a Remington 1187 20ga (take 3" shells). Love it! Alot cheaper than the 3 B's.


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Re: Cuz its slow - let's talk which semi-automatic shotgun for under $1000 [Re: Hopedale] #6575305 12/07/16 02:35 AM
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I've got a Browning B-80 with a 26 inch barrel with screw in chokes and an extra 30 inch full choke barrel. Both with vented ribs. Best, most reliable shotgun I've ever owned and shot. It won't shoot 3 inch though.

Re: Cuz its slow - let's talk which semi-automatic shotgun for under $1000 [Re: Hopedale] #6580984 12/10/16 10:21 PM
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Bought it in August, and it has been great this season for dove, pheasant, and duck.

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