Suggestions on a semi auto shotgun?

[rem270]

Kind of in the mood for a semi auto shotgun for turkey hunting. Probably going to check out the Rem 1187 and Winchester Super x3. May try to find a used X2 or X3 as they are kind of pricey. Definitely don't want a Stoeger. I had an m3500 and it was more of a single shot than a semi auto.

Any other suggestions on a good semi auto?

 

[chimneyman]

Franchi Affinity 20ga about 6 lbs with Fed HW I'll never lug a 12 around again

 

[stik]

been looking at SX3 for turkeys and ducks myself. versamax is also another consideration.

 

[SudberrySlayer13]

made the switch to a remington 11-87 20 ga this year and wont change. Its light and a great shooter.

 

[PinchPoint]

SX3

 

[Tennessee Lead]

If I was after an automatic I would look at an SX3 Longbeard


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[Gravey]

Franchi Affinity 20ga about 6 lbs with Fed HW I'll never lug a 12 around again

Know nothing about them but there was a compact model in the classifieds.

 

[darn2ten]

If I was after an automatic I would look at an SX3 Longbeard


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X2, if I was looking for a dedicated turkey gun. If it was a more than one season gun, then I'd still look at the SX3 with a 26" barrel and a straight stock. I have not shot one, but I do hear a lot of positive stuff and have seen some great patterns out of the Versa Max.

 

[Dover_Mike]

SX3

 

[SKFOOTER]

Definitely the SX3 20 gauge. If it will be a dedicated turkey gun I'd recommend the NWTF Extreme Edition w/24" Cantilever barrel.

 

[Huntaholic]

Im using an 11/87 super mag that I like awfully well.

 

[scn]

I'm going the opposite direction right now from a semi back to a pump. My 11-87, which has been my go to gun for a lot of years, broke a little plastic piece that has something to do with the bolt/recoil spring or something that makes it eject. While I am waiting on the part to get here and the gun to be put back together, I started carrying a 870 backup gun. I had Sumtoy Custom Chokes cut down and rethread a barrel on it a couple of years ago. I put one of the Dead Ringer fiber optic sights on it.

I have been impressed with how good that sight looks in the field, and have used it to kill two birds with no issues. But, the thing I am loving is just how much lighter it is to carry that 870 than the scoped 11-87. On some of the long walks I've been on this spring, it has definately helped.

Out of all of the birds I've killed, I can think of only one time when I needed a second shot. And, after years of twice a year qualifications with a pump, I can cycle one of those quick enough to take care of any second shots needed. I suspect the 11-87 will go back to the safe as a backup until I miss killing a bird that I think the semi would have gotten for me.

 

[Setterman]

I was a pump guy for ever, and two years ago bought a SBE2 and even though it's fine, I miss my pump. Imo it's a better option for turkeys. I suspect in the next few years I'll go back to a pump, it's just better in a lot of aspects

 

[REN]

I was a pump guy for ever, and two years ago bought a SBE2 and even though it's fine, I miss my pump. Imo it's a better option for turkeys. I suspect in the next few years I'll go back to a pump, it's just better in a lot of aspects

I will NEVER EVER go back to a pump. I have pretty moved to the M2 20 gauge most of the season though


Joshua 24:15
"But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord."


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[RUGER]

I got a Browning Silver I will make you a deal on.
NWTF edition.
Whatever chokes that came with it, plus a comp n choke and a jelly head.
Even got a speed bead II sight for it.

 

[Gravey]

I got a Browning Silver I will make you a deal on.
NWTF edition.
Whatever chokes that came with it, plus a comp n choke and a jelly head.
Even got a speed bead II sight for it.

$100. Where do I pick it up? :tu:

 

[go_okfishin]

Im using an 11/87 super mag that I like awfully well.

Have you had any jamming issues with your Super Mag? I took mine duck hunting this year and had a shell jam so bad I had to field strip in the marsh to get the shell out. Cleaned it real good and replaced the spring and follower with a Sure Cycle. Have yet to fire it since I replaced the spring. Never had any issues with my 3" 1187's.

 

[muddyboots]

I got my 6 yr old girl an 1187 20 gauge. I have to say it's pretty sweet

 

[Mike Belt]

You want to KNOW you can get 3 shots off? Carry a pump. I have autos and pumps and my 870 has always worked like a charm in the field. Only once have I fired more than 1 shot and that was at a bird I'd knocked down and he got up and ran...with me running right behind him. The third shot rolled him just as he was clearing the field.

 

[Bucky]

You want to KNOW you can get 3 shots off? Carry a pump. I have autos and pumps and my 870 has always worked like a charm in the field. Only once have I fired more than 1 shot and that was at a bird I'd knocked down and he got up and ran...with me running right behind him. The third shot rolled him just as he was clearing the field.

870. :super: