Advice needed

[submoa303]

Okay guys, I am looking to pick up a good shotgun to use for goose hunting, 500-1000 dollars, any advice? I had a pump 870 but found it lacking. I frequent a lot of auctions and sales and can go 2nd hand but need some input!

Cheers,

 

[kamlooky]

A-5 in three inch mag with the modified or improved modified choke.
And I know where there is a beauty too.

 

[crasheralex]

Check Corwin arms. Awesome semi for cheep. Unless you need a brand name

 

[Maritime Storm]

Need more information. What type of action is your preference? What is your budget? What did you find lacking in your 870?

 

[Barnard308]

Stoeger M3500 will run you just under 800 I think. Its a semi and handles up to 3.5 inch (if you need them) I have one and love it.

 

[Uplandguy]

Winchester sxp waterfowl edition or if you want to spend a little more the Benelli nova/supernova. The sxp has been my go to for waterfowl and upland since it was released.

 

[GLS_1956]

Why was the 870 lacking?

 

[struff55]

Here's some advice save another &200-300 and buy a sx3 or a maxus or a 300 outlander and stay away from the off shore junk and the entry level brand name such as the 870 express .mossberg maverick and so on . You get what you pay for

 

[VictoryXC]

I think I saw a 12ga Browning Gold Hunter on the EE for about $900. Remember to buy something that fits you properly.

 

[Gnome75]

I 2nd the Winchester SXP. Fantastic shotgun. I like mine better than the beneli I have shot. Also it comes at a great price

 

[dutchhunter]

You have to spend some time trying out as many shotguns as you can. Try and find one that really Fitts you. Aims were you are looking. I close my eyes and point the gun at a spot in have picked out earlier. After you raise the gun open your eyes .do you see the ribs or the bead can you see all the target or just the top of it. I have found that browning fit me best..

 

[Grouse Man]

Can you tell us what 'lacking' means in a shotgun?

 

[submoa303]

Ok guys thanks for the input! nothing wrong with the 870, but fixed full choke and only 2 3/4 shells. supprized at the SXP fans, my buddy got one and the plastic piece at just where you load shells broke within the first two boxes of shells.... maybe he got the lemon.
as it happens was at the olds auction in alberta and picked up a browning A500G semi that takes up to 3 inch shells for 500 bucks.... mint condition.... per my research I think I got a good deal - input?

 

[Maritime Storm]

In your research you may have also noted the issues that particular model suffered from. Not Brownings finer work.

 

[Jay]

Winchester SX3



Cheers
Jay

 

[FLHTCUI]

Can you tell us what 'lacking' means in a shotgun?

Yeah, I too was thinking this.
What's lacking in running a WingMaster for goose hunting?
Buying an autoloader ( first hunting gun) is like buying an Corvete with an automatic transmission.
Rob

 

[Uplandguy]

Yeah, I too was thinking this.
What's lacking in running a WingMaster for goose hunting?
Buying an autoloader ( first hunting gun) is like buying an Corvete with an automatic transmission.
Rob

Hahaha awesome.

 

[Uplandguy]

Ok guys thanks for the input! nothing wrong with the 870, but fixed full choke and only 2 3/4 shells. supprized at the SXP fans, my buddy got one and the plastic piece at just where you load shells broke within the first two boxes of shells.... maybe he got the lemon.
as it happens was at the olds auction in alberta and picked up a browning A500G semi that takes up to 3 inch shells for 500 bucks.... mint condition.... per my research I think I got a good deal - input?

I am surprised you would take one man's experience with an sxp but disregard the experience of many with the a500g. You should consider stripping it completely and cleaning it. That model has issues and your 870 with bismuth shot (full choke) will be much more reliable than that particular model of browning.