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 What would be a good cheap backup semi-auto shotgun
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I am down to one 12 gauge. What are some good cheap semi-autos for under $600?
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08/09/20 02:45 PM
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Re: What would be a good cheap backup semi-auto shotgun
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08/09/20 02:55 PM
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I had an escort supreme magnum. Turkish made. Thing was a dream to shoot and cycled fast. My nephew fell in love with it so it became his on his bday.
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08/09/20 03:01 PM
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Yep but they are few and far between right now
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08/09/20 03:08 PM
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Re: What would be a good cheap backup semi-auto shotgun
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08/09/20 03:14 PM
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I am down to one 12 gauge. What are some good cheap semi-autos for under $600? What shotgun do you shoot right now?? I would get something of the same variety so you can run the same choke tubes etc... just one less thing to worry about in the blind bag or shooting bag.
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08/09/20 03:16 PM
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I have an 1100 but it only shoots 2 3/4 shells. I want the ability to shoot 3's.
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08/09/20 03:18 PM
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Beretta A300. Shop around and you should be able to find one (usually black) for under $600.
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08/09/20 03:31 PM
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I have an 1100 but it only shoots 2 3/4 shells. I want the ability to shoot 3's.
If you're running Rem Chokes and have a few then I'd probably go get a Remington 11-87-- they can be found well under $600, clean it up replace rings and seals for a few bucks and you've got a great, low volume back up gun.
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08/09/20 04:13 PM
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Carters in Houston had plain Jane black synthetic Beretta A 300 advertised for $599 last week. At the top of your budget but a very solid shotgun.
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08/09/20 04:20 PM
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Do they still make the Weatherby SA-08?
My nephew has one I think he paid $500 at Cabelas. He uses it for just about everything skeet, dove, duck and turkey.
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Do they still make the Weatherby SA-08?
My nephew has one I think he paid $500 at Cabelas. He uses it for just about everything skeet, dove, duck and turkey. I noticed them. Cabelas $499 still. 
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08/09/20 08:18 PM
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Do they still make the Weatherby SA-08?
My nephew has one I think he paid $500 at Cabelas. He uses it for just about everything skeet, dove, duck and turkey. This is a excellent choice I’ve been using one for 7 years never a hiccup works great
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08/09/20 11:02 PM
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Beretta A300 Outlander or the Weatherby SA08
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08/10/20 01:33 AM
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Stoeger M3000 around 500.00
Mine was a backup as well and has been a very reliable and good shooting shotgun
"Anyone taking up handloading necessarily plays with unknown factors and takes chances. But so does anyone who drives a car,goes to a cocktail party,eats in a restaurant,or gets married."
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08/10/20 03:37 AM
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Re: What would be a good cheap backup semi-auto shotgun
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08/10/20 04:59 AM
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I have an SA-08, it’s a very nice shotgun. Would buy again.
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Re: What would be a good cheap backup semi-auto shotgun
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08/10/20 11:10 PM
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Do they still make the Weatherby SA-08?
My nephew has one I think he paid $500 at Cabelas. He uses it for just about everything skeet, dove, duck and turkey. I noticed them. Cabelas $499 still. Evidently they quit making them. I went with a Stoeger 3000. It felt good in my hands. I bought my son a Stoeger 2000 14 years ago and it is still going.
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08/11/20 02:18 AM
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Another vote for the Weatherby SA 0&. I have it in a 20 and it’s been 100% reliable with about 1000 rounds. Soft shooting and easy on the pocket.
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