Best goose gun?

There are a lot of good guns, as has been mentioned, Browning and Beretta tend to be the most popular, but most important, is that it fits, not just length of pull, but drop at comb is just as important, and cast also needs to be checked. Gas operated semi autos produce the least felt recoil, and the more established, and common brands tend to be the easiest to get parts for in 5-10 years, whereas the cheap Turkish brands often change every year or two, and parts can be an issue.
 
I'd stick with gas if she is coming from a 20g. I just picked up a Maxus 2 and my hunting partner shoots an A400. Both very nice and soft shooting. A fair number of fit adjustments avail on the Maxus 2 and the stock design makes shortening it an easier proposition (although the wood stocked 'Hunter' version has a shorter stock already). I went with the standard 3" chambers and saved a couple hundred over the 3.5" chambers. For me I don't see the need for 3.5s these days even for geese but YMMV.

Fabarms and Franchi make gas guns that many reportedly like but they are not as common.
 
Beaver53 said:
My wife wants a new goose gun, her Weatherby 20 gauge pump just doesn't have the range. She wants a 12 gauge semi-auto, what's a good dependable goose gun for her?
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BUDGET FRIENDLY?

Baikal MP153 if you can find one.

One of the toughest-built shotguns I've ever seen apart, all stainless internals. Shoots 3.5-inch and everything else. Usually very reasonably priced. However, perhaps a bit heavy, if she's used to 20 gauge. If you drop it in a ditch or creek, or it falls off the bike on the way to the blind, oh well. Clean it up and no fuss otherwise. The finish on them is crap; I painted mine and was happy with it.

Several of my hunting buddies are shooting the Stoeger 3500 with decent results. I have put a few rounds through that new Canuck Hunter if you want to buy Turkish as well, no issues.

Not so Budget Friendly

Lots of people recommend Browning/Beretta/Benelli. My brother-in-law's Browning Silver is definitely a great-working gun that fits him well, and he shoots it well. These are all a lot of money when shopping brand new. If you don't mind spending the cash, just go down to a dealer and see what she likes handling. That's what it really comes down to. Except I would also recommend gas as well, over inertia actions. Just more pleasant to shoot in every way.
 
look into Syren XLR5 gas guns built for women.Don't know if you can purchase them in Canada but can be imported .I am looking into one for my daughter online .
 
Beretta A300 Outlander best $ value on the market
As far as fitt stocks are adjustable so that part is easy
Stay a way ftom the off shore clones
Win sx another very good gun many used one at decent prices even on EE
 
There was a new browning Maxus1 on EE for 1400 in the box. That's what I use for geese and ducks. Never had a problem shooting any shell or in any weather.

Bunch of guys I hunt with have a400, SBE3, Sbe2, SX3, Sx4, A5.

All good guns, I highly recommend going and shouldering all semis in her price range. Fit and form are huge when it comes to scatter guns.
 
The gun that fits best is always the best choice. Benelli’s and Beretta’s never did it for me. Sold all of them off.

My favourites would be a Mossberg 935 or a Browning Silver. I love my Browning Gold 10, but it doesn’t get much action other than early goose season. Once duck season opens, I exclusively use my Mossberg 935
 
Here's something to think about ... instead of buying her a new 12G with more recoil ... buy her some Tungsten or bismuth shells in 20G and that'll extend her range considerably.
 
AlbertaJohn said:
Beretta A400 Extreme Plus
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Agreed....Softest shooting 12ga I have ever used....easy to clean....comes with spacers to adjust the length of pull....shots all types of ammo with no adjustments needed.
My wife shots a 20ga as well....but can shoot my A-400 well....thinks it may even have less felt recoil then her 20.

Jim
 
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