What's a good semi-auto shotgun?

[greyhound47]

I have owned a lot of clay / sporting guns and my two favorite in semi auto were the Winchester SUper X2 and the Beretta Teknys. The Teknys is a very expensive gun but it is head and shoulders better than any other gun listed on this thread that I have shot.

 

[motoman]

i had the saiga 12 in the original config and it was a great gun. ate everything. i got rid of it for a mossberg 930spx. its a good gun to but has been finicky with light loads and i hate the huge buttpad. its a new gun and not to many companies have come out with aftermarket stuff yet.

 

[teddy12b]

After reading all of this I've been giving more thought to the Saiga than anything else.

 

[pbook1952]

I have 2 1100's a 12 and a 20. Love them both. I have not yet had a o-ring problem but I do have a set of spares for that moment. I really don't see much difference in them compared to the 11-87.

 

[Wheezy50]

Ive been shooting my 1187 premier for the last three yrs and LOVE it. I've shot the 1100 as well, just as good in my opinion. Either one will do the job on clays, doves, ducks, geese................

 

[Critical_Will]

haha that video is badass...

If your looking for a shotgun that has low recoil and cycles fast, check this out -

YouTube - Patrick Flanigan and the SX3 the worlds fastest shotgun team

 

[teddy12b]

I got thinking about this again. I shot clays over the weekend for the first time in years. The ole 870 is great, but it's kinda hard on the doubles, and I wouldn't mind the lighter recoil of a semi auto.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Holy necro-post, batman!

Are you wanting a jack-of-all trades or a "clays only" shotgun?

Now that you've had some more clays experience, that is.

-J-

 

[teddy12b]

I'd like a versatile shotgun that worked well for clays. I like the idea of the mossberg 930 combo packages with the 28" & 18" barrels, but I also like the feel of the 1100, & 11-87.

I'm not really looking for a showpiece, but rather something I can use reliably.

 

[vitamink]

get an s12... they freak everyone out at the range.

Mine.

video...not mine.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xwWszZWWXI]YouTube - Mrs.Juggernaut's first FA Shoot-Red Jacket BDay Bash 2010.wmv[/ame]

fast forward to :33 sec and you'll see an sbs s12 with a can... you can do a lot with the saiga 12's and they're a blast to shoot. Absolutely belches death. By the way that's juggernaut graphic's own "mrs juggernaut" the makers of your fine INGO shirts.

 

[olzkool]

I have had an 1100 for as long as I can remember and never had a single problem. I could never sell it

 

[maarlborogto]

If you can find them and have the money old browning auto 5's are very good and somtimes you can find them for almost the same price as a new 11-87

 

[Kase]

Can't beat the 11-87 in my opinion

 

[tv1217]

Lol, I looked into those SX3s once and the barrels alone cost as much as a new 11-87

 

[tradertator]

I've had the remington's in the past and really liked them. I am currently using a Franchi I 12, and am in love. The inertia system in it makes it extremely comfortable.

 

[Muzzle Flash]

Baikal MP153

 

[tim87tr]

try some out

I bought a used Win SX3 for $850 with three breily stainless extended chokes. I just started shooting sporting clays and really enjoying the gun. I've shot maybe 500-1000 rounds of trap and skeet only prior to sporting. SX3 could be used for hunting too, very flat shooting, point and hit with sporting clays.

If you can find a range that allows you to test used shotguns, one will fit you best. I tested out some over unders at Sparta, IL at the trap nationals, and found the new Beretta Prevails with Kick-off stock (factory recoil) to work good for me, hit about everything. The Browning and Winchesters didn't work out at all, so I suppose its really what works for you. That's where trying one out will be very helpful.

Both the Win SX3 and Beretta Prevail have minimum recoil, 100 rounds with either will not beat you up at all. Less recoil than shooting 10 rounds with other guns for me.

 

[hip shot]

I own both an 1187 and an 1100. Both are fabulous guns and are great for all around purposes. However, I also own a Beretta 391 which will run around $1000 new. It is a better made shotgun for sporting purposes in my opinion. I am a member of the ATA and I have shot in excess of 15,000 registered targets with mine, not to mention practice. On the other hand it is more expensive. You really can't beat an 1100 or 1187 for the price. If you do want to spend a little more go with a Beretta 391 or a Benelli.

agreed, the remingtons are good for the occasional shooter or moderate shooter, if you are going to go through skids of shells I prefer the Beretta. I have shot tens of thousands of rounds through both. i used to carry a bag of parts for the Remington jsut in case of failure during a tournament.

stay with the 12 ga also. If you get the remington and it fails to eject light loads have someone look at modifing the gas ports in the barrel. It is a great gun for the money.

 

[E'villeGunner]

1100

 

[Serial Crusher]

M1 Super 90. I have one and love it. It's going in the casket with me.