$2000-$3000

[simply_recessive]

I'm sure there are lots but could you guys give me a few suggestions on a very reliable shotgun.

I am very new to owning guns and I don't want to waste my money. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Kingjenky]

Benelli m4. I love mine. Just gotta get a long barrelled one then I'm set

 

[Fivestandman]

What do you want to use it for?

 

[Stryker13]

For hunting the Beretta extrema and for compatition the Beretta 1301

 

[enefgee]

$2-$3K will get you a very very decent shotgun - what do you want to do, and do you want a semi or a pump?

 

[Shotgun308]

Benelli Black Eagle

 

[222Rem]

Beretta Xtrema 2

You will not look back.

 

[enefgee]

Anything by Tac Ord, and an Aimpoint Micro?

 

[freezer filler]

It would help if we knew your intended purpose...can't go wrong with Benelli though in that price range.

 

[simply_recessive]

$2-$3K will get you a very very decent shotgun - what do you want to do, and do you want a semi or a pump?

I don't have a preference as far as semi or pump.

What do you want to use it for?

shooting at the range/ when out camping for now. interested in hunting a little one day.

 

[Shotgun308]

Your doing it right buddy , don't waste money on a cheap shotgun and empty promises like I did

 

[simply_recessive]

Your doing it right buddy , don't waste money on a cheap shotgun and empty promises like I did

My buddy just got his first and i guess he just walked into cabelas and the person behind the desk convinced him into buying some $700 pump action. i am betting he will regret it.

 

[supernova]

My buddy just got his first and i guess he just walked into cabelas and the person behind the desk convinced him into buying some $700 pump action. i am betting he will regret it.

Why?

 

[Ar180shooter]

My buddy just got his first and i guess he just walked into cabelas and the person behind the desk convinced him into buying some $700 pump action. i am betting he will regret it.

$700 pump action sounds like Benelli Nova/Super Nova or Browning BPS territory, both being among the best pumps available.

 

[st1264]

I don't have a preference as far as semi or pump.

shooting at the range/ when out camping for now. interested in hunting a little one day.

I'll be the first guy to say it... You don't need to spend that much for what your intentions are. I spent $1000 on a Fabarm pump and guys on here asked, "why". Up to you though, you can be the rich guy at the range with the $3K shotgun shooting birdshot.

 

[sillymike]

For sh!t-and-giggles plinking at the range... nothing beats a short barrel shotguns and a truckload os slugs

 

[Butcherbill]

+1 too a Fabarm, I picked this sdass 20" last summer for just under $800. It's threaded for chokes and d&t for a reciever and forend rails, came with bead sights. I bought chokes and already had the red dot, it consistently hits an 8" steel gong at 80yrds with slugs. It's light and the action is smooth as silk. I love it and it didn't cost me 2-3g's




Something in the $800-1000 range will leave you money for ammo or a smaller toy like this

 

[tjhaile]

Buy an old 870 and modify as needed for your preferred configuration. This should get you way under budget. Add an Aimpoint Micro if you still have money burning a hole in your pocket.

To my mind, one of the virtues of the shotgun in the "black and green" world is that you can buy a good serviceable one comparatively inexpensively.

 

[simply_recessive]

Thanks everyone. This will help a lot.

 

[Agent Law]

Benelli M4 and don't look back.