best semi auto waterfowl?

If he is bruised using an inertia with target loads, no shotgun is going to help him with waterfowl loads...
Maybe a 20Ga in a semi is more suited to his needs for low recoil.
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Without knowing what loads that he was using, there is no way to determine what recoil he was dealing with. Not everyone uses target loads, to shoot clays, and not all target loads are equal.
 
Its funny you guys are startin to talk about recoil between a 3'' shel and 3 1/2'' in 12 gauge alot of guys i know who own 3 1/2'' guns and run 3'' shells thru them cause of heavy recoil.In my opinion the shell manufactuers are basically crammin a 10 gauge load into the 3.5 shells and because of the light weight of most 12's they do not not controll the recoil cause'n guys shoulders to take a pounding.I was reading an article about it on another site they were also saying that the extra weight of the load does not improve the pattern with factory chokes.THe author tested some fed shells and said the 3'' out patterned the 3.5 and the recoil was alot easier on the shooter..SO for me if i was buyin a new gun i'd be lookin at a 3'' semi 12 theres some out there that are alot cheaper than the 3.5's
 
stubblejumper said:
Without knowing what loads that he was using, there is no way to determine what recoil he was dealing with. Not everyone uses target loads, to shoot clays, and not all target loads are equal.
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You're right. I guess he could have been using 3" or 3.5" waterfowl loads to shoot clays. I took the liberty of hazarding an educated guess that he wasn't going to burn through 3 boxes of 25$ waterfowl loads to shoot clays. Not all target loads are the same like you say!
 
The best advice has been given to you already. Go to a place you can handle all of them, swing them all. The best shotgun will be the one that picks you. Then start going through you criteria for recoil sensitivity etc. If recoil really bothers you you are likely in gas operated semi territory. Pick the one that fits. If it doesn't bother you or you like the simplicity of inertia, you have more options. If I was hammering doves in Argentina with thousands of rounds in a day I might consider gas gun... might...
 
Before opening the wallet, you can try mine (SBE II). Call me and we will arrange something. When done , you'll know for sure and rush to buy the last available at Marine Lamy. :) Hurry !!! haha
We are about the same fit, you'll be very please at how that thing points.
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You're right. I guess he could have been using 3" or 3.5" waterfowl loads to shoot clays. I took the liberty of hazarding an educated guess that he wasn't going to burn through 3 boxes of 25$ waterfowl loads to shoot clays. Not all target loads are the same like you say!
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I don't know about you, but when I try out a potential new waterfowl shotgun, I generally take an assortment of shotshells to test it out on clays. In the case of my A400,SX-3, and my SBE2, that included loads from 2-3/4 dram target loads, to 3-1/2" steel waterfowl loads. I want to know that the gun will cycle them all, and how each load shoots through the gun. It wouldn't be very smart to head out on a goose hunt intending to shoot 3" or 3-1/2" shells, if you haven't at least verified that the gun will cycle them reliably. As well, specialized target loads do vary from 1145fps loads, to 1450fps, and there is a significant difference in recoil between the two.
 
stubblejumper said:
I don't know about you, but when I try out a potential new waterfowl shotgun, I generally take an assortment of shotshells to test it out on clays. In the case of my A400,SX-3, and my SBE2, that included loads from 2-3/4 dram target loads, to 3-1/2" steel waterfowl loads. I want to know that the gun will cycle them all, and how each load shoots through the gun. It wouldn't be very smart to head out on a goose hunt intending to shoot 3" or 3-1/2" shells, if you haven't at least verified that the gun will cycle them reliably. As well, specialized target loads do vary from 1145fps loads, to 1450fps, and there is a significant difference in recoil between the two.
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Not going to derail this thread any further with you stubblejumper, hit me up on PM if you want to continue.

Sorry OP.
 
I have a 10 gauge for waterfowl and recoil isnt that bad. You only fire 3 shots anyway, my 12 gauge with 3 inch loads hits more. 10 gauge os much heavier. Cost is not an issue with 10 ga, i am on the same 25$ box since last year, who cares...

After 100 rounds of target load on my mossberg 500, i am bruised. Thats why i want a semi auto with recoil reduction
 
Found that the Maxus fit me the best.

Very soft shooting with target loads but haven't compared them side by side with other semis. Oh and I have used some absolutely max 3-1/2" tungsten loads, and let's just say, you sure do feel them. Most of the time hunting is with 3" or lighter 3-1/2".
 
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You can buy an sx3 camo and field version for the
price of an sb2. Had an sb2 and sold it and kept the sx3. For under 1000 the sx3 is one of the best semi's on the market.
 
Kryogen said:
I have a 10 gauge for waterfowl and recoil isnt that bad. You only fire 3 shots anyway, my 12 gauge with 3 inch loads hits more. 10 gauge os much heavier. Cost is not an issue with 10 ga, i am on the same 25$ box since last year, who cares...

After 100 rounds of target load on my mossberg 500, i am bruised. Thats why i want a semi auto with recoil reduction
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Riiiiight. Because all of us who hunt waterfowl only shoot a box a year? Buddy, cost and shell availability are both big issues if you plan to actually hunt with a ten instead of making a once a year outing.
 
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