Recommendations for a new waterfowl hunter?

[SuperCub]

Don't overlook a decent pump gun. They come in well under your budget leaving more money for shells, calls, decoys and other items of want. I know that popularity has waned from it but the pump is still a great waterfowling tool. I think you would be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't at least handle a BPS, Benelli Nova, or Remington 870 and the Winchester SXP. Of course if you already have shotgunning experience, have budgeted for some some practice with clays, any new bits of kit for waterfowling you may want or you just have your heart set on a semi ignore me. I am just a fan of the pump action.

Yup .... An older 3" Wingmaster or BPS with tubes are two very good choices. I have an 870 SP but actually like the BPS better with the tang safety and bottom eject.

 

[3macs1]

B guns , win sx 3or 4 possibly a Remington. If possible stay away from the knock off’s Turkish mossberg ‘s they simply do not have reliability for long term . I sell and repair them for a living I see what comes back for service . Just saying

Agree 100%
take care

 

[Calgarychef]

Yup .... An older 3" Wingmaster or BPS with tubes are two very good choices. I have an 870 SP but actually like the BPS better with the tang safety and bottom eject.

Funny I deteste my BPS... I CALL IT THE “jam o matic”. If you don’t stroke it hard it likes to jam.

 

[wixx]

I have a Franchi myself. It has never given me a single problem in 4 years!! They are made by benelli. They are a great price and an amazing warranty.

 

[FLHTCUI]

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[Slipnslide]

Go to a few stores and handle their used inventory. You will quickly find out what you like and don't like.

 

[geologist]

Beretta A300.