Is a semi worth it

Gks206 said:
So benelli or beretta?
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Personally I'd go (and went) Benelli. They just fit me better than Berettas do. I also detest gas guns. I can't believe anyone shoots them in this day and age. Carry over from a different time I suppose.
 
I use all gas guns. Id go beretta but they fit me well. I like to use any gun i hunt with for skeet and sporting to build muscle memory and the berettas will routinely run light loads whereas ive seen many benellis fail with lighter loads
Rem 1100s fit me best

Try and shoulder each gun you consider and where a hunting coat as well when trying. May look crazy but at least you wont be surprised if the gun doesnt shoulder well when hunting season actually comes. I know as i got some strange looks wearing a life jacket sitting in a kayak chair shooting skeet in July lol. That practice paid off well for me come late season on the lake
 
vp6111 said:
Buy both if you can. Both brands have their loyal friends. The only way to figure it out is to use them concurrently for a period of time. Then sell one.
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That is nice in theory one of the perks of being a priest means I don't have to run things like that by my wife. However, I don't know if it is prudent to spend 5k on shotguns and lose several hundred in the transaction, not to mention the hassle of selling it. I believe you are right that in an ideal world that would be the way to do it. I just don't think that is practical.
 
Gks206 said:
That is nice in theory one of the perks of being a priest means I don't have to run things like that by my wife. However, I don't know if it is prudent to spend 5k on shotguns and lose several hundred in the transaction, not to mention the hassle of selling it. I believe you are right that in an ideal world that would be the way to do it. I just don't think that is practical.
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I suggest going to a store that has both in stock and try handling them side by side to see how they feel. You will likely find that you’ll have a preference for one over the other
 
brybenn said:
I use all gas guns. Id go beretta but they fit me well. I like to use any gun i hunt with for skeet and sporting to build muscle memory and the berettas will routinely run light loads whereas ive seen many benellis fail with lighter loads
Rem 1100s fit me best

Try and shoulder each gun you consider and where a hunting coat as well when trying. May look crazy but at least you wont be surprised if the gun doesnt shoulder well when hunting season actually comes. I know as i got some strange looks wearing a life jacket sitting in a kayak chair shooting skeet in July lol. That practice paid off well for me come late season on the lake
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Lmfao I can picture it now. Some guy in a lifejacket dragging his kayak from position to position...

I agree with everyone else, although I could only afford a Turkish gun. Even so, it's been super reliable and I would rather my $300 semi than a $800 pump.
 
rkm456 said:
Personally I'd go (and went) Benelli. They just fit me better than Berettas do. I also detest gas guns. I can't believe anyone shoots them in this day and age. Carry over from a different time I suppose.
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The first year our group hunted together, I was the only one not shooting a Benelli, now two years later, we all shoot gas guns, an SX-3, and three A400s. The gas guns have been just as reliable with less felt recoil, and they are far less fussy about which ammunition we shoot.
 
stubblejumper said:
The first year our group hunted together, I was the only one not shooting a Benelli, now two years later, we all shoot gas guns, an SX-3, and three A400s. The gas guns have been just as reliable with less felt recoil, and they are far less fussy about which ammunition we shoot.
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What year was that?
 
IvoB said:
I will be the first to say stick to the pump shotgun (wingmaster) good old school reliability and you do not have to worry about dings and scratches. You will have no issues using it as a canoe paddle and know it will work each time you pull the trigger
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Not to mention they sound way cool when you rack them.
 
Gks206 said:
That is nice in theory one of the perks of being a priest means I don't have to run things like that by my wife. However, I don't know if it is prudent to spend 5k on shotguns and lose several hundred in the transaction, not to mention the hassle of selling it. I believe you are right that in an ideal world that would be the way to do it. I just don't think that is practical.
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As others suggest, you can try handling both at a retailer. To see how they feel in live fire, you can ask to borrow one from fellow shooters at your club.
 
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