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Re: Thinking about a new shotgun [Re: bamaeyedoc] #4198172 09/16/24 10:10 PM 09/16/24 10:10 PM
Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 5,432 AL Gobble4me757 12 point
Gobble4me757 12 point Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 5,432 AL	Weatherby element 20 ga…I’ve got 2. They feel amazing and I got them for $500 2017 Team Aldeer Turkey Contest Champion 2018 Team Aldeer Turkey Contest Champion

Re: Thinking about a new shotgun [Re: bamaeyedoc] #4198257 09/17/24 07:51 AM 09/17/24 07:51 AM
Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 11,861 B BPI Booner
BPI Booner B Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 11,861	To me the recoil and inertia guns are way snappier on the recoil. It's not terrible but just different. The gas guns seem like they have a more gradual push to me. I have a SBE 2 and love it, but there is a difference between it and a the Beretta 390's recoil. Last edited by BPI; 09/17/24 07:51 AM.

Re: Thinking about a new shotgun [Re: bamaeyedoc] #4198296 09/17/24 08:49 AM 09/17/24 08:49 AM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,106 Pike Road, Al M Mully 10 point
Mully 10 point M Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,106 Pike Road, Al	For the value a Beretta A300 is hard to beat.

Re: Thinking about a new shotgun [Re: Mully] #4198413 09/17/24 01:30 PM 09/17/24 01:30 PM
Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 6,040 Georgia and Missouri Semo 12 point
Semo 12 point Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 6,040 Georgia and Missouri	Originally Posted by Mully For the value a Beretta A300 is hard to beat. I almost bought another one a couple weeks ago. They had them for $549 at Dunn's. I told my buddy and he met me there but left with a 3.5 SX4 for $699 instead. I don't blame him.

Re: Thinking about a new shotgun [Re: bamaeyedoc] #4198670 09/17/24 09:13 PM 09/17/24 09:13 PM
Joined: Sep 2021 Posts: 96 North of 80 South of 72 N NorthFork spike
NorthFork spike N Joined: Sep 2021 Posts: 96 North of 80 South of 72	Benelli SBE3 in bottomland. M2 is a great option too.

Re: Thinking about a new shotgun [Re: bamaeyedoc] #4198726 09/18/24 05:24 AM 09/18/24 05:24 AM
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,508 Central Al twaldrop4 10 point
twaldrop4 10 point Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,508 Central Al	I love the new a5 but it doesn’t fit me at all. I would go and shoulder a bunch and see which one fits you naturally. Gas or inertia doesn’t matter if you can’t shoot it. Also with today’s loads now days I’d seriously consider a 20. If you can shoot well it’s all you need and more pleasurable after a long day from a weight and recoil standpoint. My boys both shoot 20s and kill csnvasbacks at 30-40 yards and have killed several geese. In my opinion those are about the 2 hardest critters to knock down with a shotgun and the 20 wil do it all day with proper shooting.

Re: Thinking about a new shotgun [Re: twaldrop4] #4198767 09/18/24 07:58 AM 09/18/24 07:58 AM
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YellaLineHunter 10 point Y Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 2,720 West Tennessee	Originally Posted by twaldrop4 I love the new a5 but it doesn’t fit me at all. I would go and shoulder a bunch and see which one fits you naturally. Gas or inertia doesn’t matter if you can’t shoot it. Also with today’s loads now days I’d seriously consider a 20. If you can shoot well it’s all you need and more pleasurable after a long day from a weight and recoil standpoint. My boys both shoot 20s and kill csnvasbacks at 30-40 yards and have killed several geese. In my opinion those are about the 2 hardest critters to knock down with a shotgun and the 20 wil do it all day with proper shooting. I agree 100% I also shoot a 20 for most anything. I will say having to buy bismuth to get that performance kinda takes the fun out a little. Buying 45$+ per box while seeing the 12 gauge for 25-35$ range.

Re: Thinking about a new shotgun [Re: bamaeyedoc] #4198805 09/18/24 08:59 AM 09/18/24 08:59 AM
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wew3006 Booner W Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,317 Birmingham	Buy the H&K Benelli in the classifieds

Re: Thinking about a new shotgun [Re: bamaeyedoc] #4198810 09/18/24 09:04 AM 09/18/24 09:04 AM
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 1,322 Lamar F Fishduck 8 point
Fishduck 8 point F Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 1,322 Lamar	There is an H&K SBE 1 in the classifieds. Probably the most proven duck gun besides the 870. Back in the day, that and the Beretta AL390 were the only non-jamming guns in my duck camp. Shooting cases of steel shot every year took the 870 out of the equation.

Re: Thinking about a new shotgun [Re: bamaeyedoc] #4198935 09/18/24 01:16 PM 09/18/24 01:16 PM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 17,053 Montgomery bamaeyedoc OP Old Mossy Horns
bamaeyedoc OP Old Mossy Horns Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 17,053 Montgomery	I have an SBE 1 and SBE2. Just getting the itch for something new. Thanks for all suggestions! AKA: “Dr. B” Aldeer #121 8-3-2000 Proud alum of AUM, UAB, and UA 2023-2024 ALdeer Deer Contest Winners 2024-2025 Aldeer Deer Contest Winners Glennis Jerome "Jerry" Harris 1938-2017 UGA Class of 1960 BS/MS Forestry LTJG, USNR

Re: Thinking about a new shotgun [Re: bamaeyedoc] #4199299 09/19/24 09:18 AM 09/19/24 09:18 AM
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 1,322 Lamar F Fishduck 8 point
Fishduck 8 point F Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 1,322 Lamar	The SBE's fit me really well. I am shooting a Retay currently as it fits me too. I can also shoot my son's Beretta 300 well. If you like the SBE, I would at least pick up those shotguns.

Re: Thinking about a new shotgun [Re: bamaeyedoc] #4199359 09/19/24 11:07 AM 09/19/24 11:07 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,496 B blade 12 point
blade 12 point B Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,496	For new semi autos: I've never been able to hit with a Browning as they just don't fit me, wish they did as they are great guns. I've shot thousands of rounds thru Benellis at doves and not a big fan of them, not sure why, just don't like them. I like the Beretta's for new guns. They fit me well, although if you are switching between semi autos, the loading/unloading of the Beretta is odd...

Re: Thinking about a new shotgun [Re: olemossy] #4199457 09/19/24 01:41 PM 09/19/24 01:41 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,891 Marion County, Alabama V Vernon Tull 10 point
Vernon Tull 10 point V Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,891 Marion County, Alabama	Originally Posted by olemossy I just purchased a new Browning A5. I've been waiting for the new A5 in 20 gauge for a while. Release keeps getting delayed. One source now says late 2024 or Spring 2025.

Re: Thinking about a new shotgun [Re: Vernon Tull] #4199651 09/19/24 07:56 PM 09/19/24 07:56 PM
Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,272 Town Creek,Al. Luvbowhuntn 8 point
Luvbowhuntn 8 point Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,272 Town Creek,Al.	Originally Posted by Vernon Tull Originally Posted by olemossy I just purchased a new Browning A5. I've been waiting for the new A5 in 20 gauge for a while. Release keeps getting delayed. One source now says late 2024 or Spring 2025. I wish they would hurry up. Because ill be getting one for me and a couple for the kids as well Sent leaning against a big oak in knee deep water

Re: Thinking about a new shotgun [Re: bamaeyedoc] #4201429 09/23/24 11:02 AM 09/23/24 11:02 AM
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TDog93 Booner Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 13,299 Earth	Lov my sbe2 One day want sbe3 in 20 or try an m2 Hunt the wind - leave it better than you found it - love your neighbor as you love your self We need prayer for our country now more than ever

Re: Thinking about a new shotgun [Re: TDog93] #4201442 09/23/24 11:24 AM 09/23/24 11:24 AM
Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,272 Town Creek,Al. Luvbowhuntn 8 point
Luvbowhuntn 8 point Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,272 Town Creek,Al.	TDog find an older M2 20. It's a lot better gun than the current versions of the m2 and sbe3 in 20. Those original M2 20's are as solid as it gets. It's my go to for every thing I hunt that has feathers. I never carry a 12ga anymore Sent leaning against a big oak in knee deep water

Re: Thinking about a new shotgun [Re: bamaeyedoc] #4203022 09/26/24 09:55 AM 09/26/24 09:55 AM
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rkt 6 point Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 919 ranburne,al	I had a older m2 12ga loved it. I now have a 12&20 in the new m2 and love them. I like New model better. Jesus died for you,what are you doing for him?

Re: Thinking about a new shotgun [Re: bamaeyedoc] #4203024 09/26/24 09:59 AM 09/26/24 09:59 AM
Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 919 ranburne,al rkt 6 point
rkt 6 point Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 919 ranburne,al	Picked up a sbe3 28ga Saturday and it felt good. Really good! Jesus died for you,what are you doing for him?

Re: Thinking about a new shotgun [Re: rkt] #4203104 09/26/24 12:30 PM 09/26/24 12:30 PM
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YellaLineHunter 10 point Y Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 2,720 West Tennessee	Originally Posted by rkt Picked up a sbe3 28ga Saturday and it felt good. Really good! That 28 is some bad medicine!

Re: Thinking about a new shotgun [Re: YellaLineHunter] #4203387 09/26/24 08:53 PM 09/26/24 08:53 PM
Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 6,709 Mobile, AL P Pwyse 14 point
Pwyse 14 point P Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 6,709 Mobile, AL	Originally Posted by YellaLineHunter Originally Posted by rkt Picked up a sbe3 28ga Saturday and it felt good. Really good! That 28 is some bad medicine! I need more BBs than that 😂

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