Recommendations for a new waterfowl hunter?

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Hey im just getting into duck/goose hunting. Looking for some recommendations before I buy. $1000 give or take price range. Pros and cons,

Thanks in advance
 
Go to a store like Bass Pro or Sail that has Beretta, Benelli, Browning, Winchester and Remington semi’s. Pick each gun up and see how they feel and determine which one fits best. Make your decision based on which gun has the best fit. A proper fitting gun will be the one you shoot best. Once you figure that out, have a look on the EE for a well cared for used gun. You will find many in your price range
 
I’ll also add Mossberg to the list. My dedicated waterfowl gun is a Mossberg 935 and while I prefer my Brownings overall, I’ll always grab my Mossberg for a duck/goose hunt because it gets the job done and I don't have to worry about it bouncing around in the boat or dropping it in the lake......both of which have happend.....
 
1963beretta said:
I’ll also add Mossberg to the list. My dedicated waterfowl gun is a Mossberg 935 and while I prefer my Brownings overall, I’ll always grab my Mossberg for a duck/goose hunt because it gets the job done and I don't have to worry about it bouncing around in the boat or dropping it in the lake......both of which have happend.....
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no more turkish love or not enough expensive?
 
B guns , win sx 3or 4 possibly a Remington. If possible stay away from the knock off’s Turkish mossberg ‘s they simply do not have reliability for long term . I sell and repair them for a living I see what comes back for service . Just saying
 
EDJ said:
Franchi, made by Benelli. Can be found new for over $1000 and used in very good condition for under $1000.
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Beretta owes both companies. If it is a very under rated, inexpensive , brand new semi is what you want, nothing out there can beat the m3000 currently. It just beats out Mossberg's 930 in price and reliability because it it is an inertia gun. Bit of a different animal but defiantly more reliable than a gas which is why I sold my 930 for an m3000. It's fit and finish also edges out the 930 imo and I think it is because Stoeger is benifiting from being owned by Beretta (finally). My duck gun of choice is my trusty Beretta over under.
 
Garaldtao said:
Beretta owes both companies. If it is a very under rated, inexpensive , brand new semi is what you want, nothing out there can beat the m3000 currently. It just beats out Mossberg's 930 in price and reliability because it it is an inertia gun. Bit of a different animal but defiantly more reliable than a gas which is why I sold my 930 for an m3000. It's fit and finish also edges out the 930 imo and I think it is because Stoeger is benifiting from being owned by Beretta (finally). My duck gun of choice is my trusty Beretta over under.
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I have to agree. Both Franchi and Stoeger are under rated. The Stoeger 3000 or 3500 can be found used in your price range and being inertia operated have less tendency to give you any trouble in the field. It doesn't really matter as long as it fits you. You have lots to choose from in that price range but I would check out your local gun store and handle as many as you can get your hands on. I'm sure something will feel just right and then you can watch the EE for your price point.
 
Don't overlook a decent pump gun. They come in well under your budget leaving more money for shells, calls, decoys and other items of want. I know that popularity has waned from it but the pump is still a great waterfowling tool. I think you would be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't at least handle a BPS, Benelli Nova, or Remington 870 and the Winchester SXP. Of course if you already have shotgunning experience, have budgeted for some some practice with clays, any new bits of kit for waterfowling you may want or you just have your heart set on a semi ignore me. I am just a fan of the pump action.
 
Learn about shotgun fit, and buy a gun that fits you. I prefer gas operated guns myself, because they offer softer recoil, and are more tolerant with target loads, if you decide to shoot some clays. For $1000, you can buy a Winchester SX-3 or SX-4, or a used Maxus or Silver, or a Beretta 391. You can save money by choosing a 3" gun over a 3-1/2" gun, and 3" guns are fine for waterfowl.
 
The Remington V3 seems to be a well received autoloader if you want a new gun. Good warranty and parts and service should be reasonably available.
Being a Beretta fan, I would be looking into any used one I could find for $1000.
 
I use a Benelli, most that hunt with me use Benellis and Beretta and one Browning. I have a Baikal that I shot for years, it too was excellent without problems. My son and a buddies son both like there 930s. Fit is the single most important consideration. Good luck.
 
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