I am looking for a 'does everything' in one shotgun.

I went through the same thought process a few years ago and got an 870 combo. Fast forward to today and I have that 870 with another aftermarket barrel, another 870 that I've tacticLOLed out for zombies, a 20-ga. SxS for grouse and bunnies, a 12-ga. SxS (that I bought because it was the same model as the 20 and on sale), a .410, and a Winnie 1912 that somebody gave me.

Shotguns multiply, and specialization has its advantages...

I'd agree with most of the advice here, but I'll bet that you wind up buying a couple more shotguns as time goes by.
 
PercivalSludge said:
I am looking for a 'does everything' in one shotgun. I am looking to buy a shotgun that I can take hunting, take to the range, possibly skeet, trap etc.

I have just started my search but it looks the the Benelli Super Black Eagle 2 might be the shotgun that I am looking for. "First Impressions" ... this looks like the 'ideal' shotgun. Perhaps more than I was thinking of spending but I would rather buy one shotgun that 'does it all' instead of buying multiple shotguns, each with their own strengths.

I am interested in your thoughts.


http://www.benelliusa.com/shotguns/benelli_super_black_eagle_2.php
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Shotguns are not created equal.
Beretta and Benelli are # 1 choices for taking a pounding and shooting well.

When I was young and poor, I fell into the same trap as many do... that is buying cheaper shotguns. I wont mention names or models, you know which ones im talkin about.

Now that im older and still poor, I didnt go wrong with my sbe#1 in woodland camo and 24 inch bbl.:cool:

Youre on the right track... buy the best now and save money in the long run, you wont go wrong with either choice.
 
Benelli Super Nova

I suggest a Benelli Super Nova 12 Gauge, w/ a 26 Inch Barrel. I took a turkey with it this year, its light, fast shooting, and can take 2.75 - 3.5 shells if so desired. It comes with three interchangeable chokes, has an improved recoil mechanism (that’s nice on the shoulder when firing turkey loads), and a high-vis fibre optic front sight. Excellent firearm, very glad I bought it ( 700.00, taxes, all in), and plan on using it for skeet, waterfowl, turkeys and grouse this year.
 
MXoutdoors said:
For an all around shotgun I would go for a winchester, I started out with a Win. 140 ranger for my all around gun when I was younger, then got a Win. SX1 , than a Win. SX2 Turkey, and a Win. SX3 Waterfoul. I still have all four and use all four but if you just want one shotgun I would go for the winchester SX3 all purpose with a 26" or 28" barrel.
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I just picked up a SX3 28" 3", I have a pump that does 3.5" but the 3" will do just fine for geese and the occasional informal trap/skeet session with the guys.
 
First shotgun Mossberg 500 Mariner - do it all if somewhat unrefined.

Second shotgun Beretta Urika II 391 synthetic. New to the door for under $1100 as now discontinued - came with case, 5 chokes, shims, spacers... Very, very pleased with it. Frankly, unless decide that need an O/U primarily for show (am not a competitor) cannot see self buying another 12GA.

Read the online FAQ so know to service cap and other than understanding that the red spacer cap is for storage only it is rather uncomplicated.

If `need' 3.5" could shoot bismuth 3" or Extrema (personally opted for Urika).
 
My "go to" shotgun has always been my old reliable Remington 870 Wingmaster. Virtually indestructable and immune to all weather conditions - including using it as a paddle to retreive the paddles when duck hunting (unloaded of course). From grouse & bunny to geese & whitetail, I haven't found anything that this shotgun isn't capable of doing. 20 years later, it's still running strong, even if it does have the odd scar on it now. But each of those scars has a story!
 
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