Do it all Semi-Auto 12 g.

[marshallsk]

I'm looking for a 12g. semi-auto that can do it all reasonably well. At present, after talking with friends who hunt and shoot trap/skeet, I'm leaning towards a Benelli SBE II, but I am hoping that a few of you could weigh in on that and help me to see if I have overlooked anything. Cheers in advance.

 

[Red Flyer]

Welcome to CGN,

SBE II is a good choice. You may consider the Winchester SX3 and Beretta A300 as well.

They are all very similar. I think it's a matter of personal preference.

Enjoy !

RF

 

[3macs1]

Welcome to CGN,

SBE II is a good choice. You may consider the Winchester SX3 and Beretta A300 as well.

They are all very similar. I think it's a matter of personal preference.

Enjoy !

RF

Yep agree and add a Maxus
Cheers

 

[1963beretta]

Yep agree and add a Maxus
Cheers

Agree...Or a Browning Silver

 

[winchesterjones]

I think a new thread pops up with this subject every week. Lol.

 

[adamg]

Here is the second most recent iteration of this thread:
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1315409-Best-all-around-12ga-autoloader

 

[gunsaholic]

I think a new thread pops up with this subject every week. Lol.

And before it's finished every make/model will be mentioned causing more confusion than before the question was asked, Lol

 

[winchesterjones]

And before it's finished every make/model will be mentioned causing more confusion than before the question was asked, Lol

Hahaha !!! So true !

 

[3macs1]

I think a new thread pops up with this subject every week. Lol.

Sure does.
Cheers

 

[smokeater40]

As mentioned OP, which one feels right to you. All mentioned are good choices.

 

[TJL72]

Here is the second most recent iteration of this thread:
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1315409-Best-all-around-12ga-autoloader

Was going to mention my thread but was beat to it - it really did come down to feel (shoulder and textures/sizes of grips, etc) and choosing between gas and inertia for me. I spoke to others what had both and gained their insight and shouldered as many as I could over quite some time before deciding what I liked best as well as my budget. My findings were that the Beretta A400 and Benelli SBEII were the cadillacs however I decided to get 2 guns that were more than capable for my needs and of high quality for almost the same as 1 of those.

 

[kamlooky]

No brainer............A-5...........................

 

[Grouse Man]

I did a round of trap with an SBE years ago. I felt it kicked harder than a pump.

 

[winchesterjones]

I did a round of trap with an SBE years ago. I felt it kicked harder than a pump.

My SBE II does kick me harder them previous semis I've owned. But it's also given me the least issues.

 

[marshallsk]

Thanks for all the replays everyone! I think I'm going to try and track down some folks at our trap club here and shoot a few different guns. Shouldering them in store is great, but I would like to actually shoot a few before investing 2k. Good to know I'm on the right track though! Thanks again!

 

[adamg]

This weekend the A400 Sporting is on sale at Italian guns in Vancouver.

 

[Drillbit]

I'm looking for a 12g. semi-auto that can do it all reasonably well. At present, after talking with friends who hunt and shoot trap/skeet, I'm leaning towards a Benelli SBE II, but I am hoping that a few of you could weigh in on that and help me to see if I have overlooked anything. Cheers in advance.

I've found the SBE II the best all arounder.

I use mine for hunting, sporting clays, 3-gun, and bear/camp defense.

I have a 26" and an 18.5" barrel for it and a mag extension. Can also float one.

Yes, there are some better at some things than it, but for all around I haven't seen anything come close.