First shotgun recommendations?

[Skeebap]

I'm looking to pickup my first shotgun to do some clay shooting, and duck/turkey hunting, wondering what you guys recommend for under 1500
I'm leaning towards something like the 590 with the 8+1 but im still learning a lot about shotguns

 

[bWONGER]

You're gonna want a longer barrel. The tacticool look youre going for wont work for youre intended use. Look at a franchi affinity semi auto for hunting/clays. Or try and find a used benelli sbe 2. Should be good options. You'll need a tube plug while hunting so 8+1 is useless.

 

[maynard]

For trap shooting you only load one at a time into the chamber when it is your turn to shoot. For skeet or Sporting Clays you load 2 at a time.
For waterfowl hunting and shotgun deer hunting in Ontario there is a 3 shot limit, i.e 1 in the chamber, 2 in the mag.

 

[SigWig]

Beretta a300 maybe

 

[Arietta]

Winchester SX4 or a Beretta A300. If you are shooting clays at a gun club you may find that your tacticool gun is not allowed. Some clubs limit barrel lengths to 25-26" and above.

 

[stubblejumper]

A tacticool/crapticool shotgun would be a very poor choice for your intended use. Forget the 8+1 nonsense and look for a semi auto like an A300, or SX-4 that fits you. But first research drop at comb and cast, so you actually understand what shotgun fit involves.

 

[ivobb]

Mossberg 500 or Maverick 88 with the barrel combo - the $$ you don't spend on the shotgun you can purchase a variety of ammo. Have the shotgun educate you

 

[hawkmp9]

If it’s a pump you want the Mossberg 500 is ideal. Tacticool won’t work for your purposes. They also have combos.
For semi auto the Winchester sx4 is ideal and a beretta a300 may sneak in under $1500.

 

[stubblejumper]

Mossberg 500 or Maverick 88 with the barrel combo - the $$ you don't spend on the shotgun you can purchase a variety of ammo. Have the shotgun educate you

It's better to educate yourself on shotgun fit, before you buy a shotgun, than to learn later, that you bought a shotgun that doesn't fit you. A shotgun that doesn't fit you, is just a noise maker.

 

[LeoSky]

Benelli Supernova with a 28” barrel, budget friendly and reliable pump shotgun that’s built like a tank. As stubblejumper mentioned, make sure to try the shotgun in store and make sure it actually fits you since the length of pull is fairly long.

 

[dak47]

A400, ended up having to trim it a smidge, add a little weight to the stock and utilize a ISIS adjustable pad but she hits like a hot damn now. As stated earlier, fit is everything……..

 

[stubblejumper]

Benelli Supernova with a 28” barrel, budget friendly and reliable pump shotgun that’s built like a tank. As stubblejumper mentioned, make sure to try the shotgun in store and make sure it actually fits you since the length of pull is fairly long.

Length of pull is only one factor, drop at comb is just as important, and cast can also be a factor.

 

[Wallenstein]

Maverick 88

It is almost the same as a Mossberg 500, but half the price and almost indestructible.

 

[Licensed to kill]

Length of pull is only one factor, drop at comb is just as important, and cast can also be a factor.

IMO, LOP is the least important of the stick dimensions. While ALL measurements contribute to a proper fit, IMO, drop at face and cast are more difficult to compensate for if they are not right than LOP, again, IMO.

 

[Bigbadwolf69]

I'm looking to pickup my first shotgun to do some clay shooting, and duck/turkey hunting, wondering what you guys recommend for under 1500
I'm leaning towards something like the 590 with the 8+1 but im still learning a lot about shotguns

Browning a5

 

[Licensed to kill]

It's better to educate yourself on shotgun fit, before you buy a shotgun, than to learn later, that you bought a shotgun that doesn't fit you. A shotgun that doesn't fit you, is just a noise maker.

A quick way to preliminary check for fit is to take a drinking straw (I actually use an 8” length of 3/8” SS tubing) strap it to the rib with elastic bands or tape, close your eyes and shoulder the gun, open your eyes and if the gun fit is good (for a starting point) you will see the bead in the middle of the straw. This shows that you are looking right down the rib.

 

[ivobb]

It's better to educate yourself on shotgun fit, before you buy a shotgun, than to learn later, that you bought a shotgun that doesn't fit you. A shotgun that doesn't fit you, is just a noise maker.

I would assume the buyer would check these out at a local gun store prior to purchase. I had a browning BPS great gun but the fit wasn't for me ended up selling it.

 

[Licensed to kill]

I would assume the buyer would check these out at a local gun store prior to purchase.

I wouldn’t make that assumption. I know many guys that have been shooting shotgun for years and don’t give sny thought to gun fit. I suspect very few (if any) “first time buyers” would know the value of gun fit when it comes to shotguns.

 

[Skeebap]

I would assume the buyer would check these out at a local gun store prior to purchase. I had a browning BPS great gun but the fit wasn't for me ended up selling it.

yes, the reason im looking at the 590 is my uncle has one and it feels really nice to use, im planing on hitting up several gun stores and getting my grubby fingers all over some different models

 

[Skeebap]

A quick way to preliminary check for fit is to take a drinking straw (I actually use an 8” length of 3/8” SS tubing) strap it to the rib with elastic bands or tape, close your eyes and shoulder the gun, open your eyes and if the gun fit is good (for a starting point) you will see the bead in the middle of the straw. This shows that you are looking right down the rib.

thats a cool method, il have to try it