How To Pick A Good Duck Gun

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In this video I go over the different things to look at when choosing a duck hunting shotgun. I mentioned different types to take a look at and told you what I recommend. Duck guns are a tool. Pick the tool that best suits your needs. Also remember that a gun is an investment. Don't go cheap and have to replace it a couple years later.
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[@mattmcnicholas3735]

for an entry level/spare/beater shotgun the Mossberg Maverick 88 is by far the way to go. They run right about $200 and are just amazing. I've killed literally every game animal in Florida with it and does great for waterfowl.

[@clks1165]

I also have a maverick 88, and I had harvested a lot of doves, ducks, rabbits, and a squirrel

[@MrMightyFister]

I’ve been using a weatherby element for 2 seasons now and I absolutely love it. I would strongly recommend it, the customer support is great and the fun can take an absolute beating.

[@stevenhatfield3476]

The Remington 870 is a champ!!! My dad has had his for 35 years now and it works like a charm!!

[@peterschrauben6092]

I have a Remington 870 and I absolutely love it! My friend has a Browning Maxus and he absolutely loves it. Going to get one as soon as I can afford it!

[@billsavage22mag]

I like the Mossberg 930 Pro Waterfowl 3' gun. You can also get the 935 in 3 1/2". It comes with shims to adjust the stock to the way you shoot. And is priced right for someone just getting started.

[@PontoonTeek]

Sold my 870 Waterfowl in the middle of last season. Ended up buying an m3000. Zero regrets, absolutely wonderful workhorse of a gun. Cant wait to get it out this season. 47 more days.

[@colbyalexander4956]

Do you still have the gun and has it still been a good one

[@WhistlingDixieOutdoors]

I own 3 sx3’s and 1 sx4 they are awesome. Probably my favorite gun of all time.

[@jacksonwilliams4862]

I use a Remington Versa Max and LOVE it, used it for trap shooting for years and use it for dove, ducks, geese, and turkey. Absolutely great it is pricey but it’s worth the investment by far the smoothest firing gun I’ve ever used for duck hunting. I’ve used a couple bennelis, berettas, brownings, Winchester’s, and the Versa max is the best

[@taneloutdoors8987]

Stoeger p3000. Awesome, chrome lined barrel, very reliable, nice features, smooth action. Been using it this duck season and I love it

[@hmgcrawler]

Owned a sx3 for 6yrs and loved it. Its built to last and I'm the kind of guy who just shoot and clean later guy. Gun function everytime and never gave me problem. Last year I picked up a supernova and it's a game changer talking about knock down power hands down on the nelli if you don't mind the recoil.

[@devenspence965]

I played $410 for my Remington 870. I love it

[@percydean604]

I'm really glad I'm subscribed to you because I'm getting ready to buy my first gun and your video was by far the most helpful on which one I should go for

[@davem4193]

My waterfowl gun is a left handed Mossberg 500. I have always been a SXS guy but I tried my son's Mossberg at our local trap night and did well with it so I bought one for myself. It patterns everything from #4 to BB very well so I can't complain.

[@duckhunterg1]

Beretta A300 all the way! Have had it for 5 years now and still going strong. Highly recommend!

[@colethompson1924]

I shoot a Benelli M1 for 4 years, one of the best guns ever made never have to clean, now I just bought SBE2 hopefully it works just has good if not better. Benelli makes the best duck hunting shotguns by far

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

Always a great topic for discussion and you hit on some good ones that is for sure. Definitely the 12 gauge and in 3 inch chamber even if 3.5 but I only shoot 3s, and barrel length of 26-30. I actually have a Franchi Affinity in Left Hand one of the rare guns that come in LH and it is all black, very light weight and cycles anything from 2 3/4 low brass 7.5 shot to 3 in high brass BBs absolutely fine and is around the $700-$800 price range, it is part of the Benelli group of guns slotted above the Stoegers and below Benelli of course. Stoegers are fine and from the reviews I have seen they are reliable especially for that $500-$700 price point depending on if you get the M3000 or M3500 and black vs camo, but they are heavier and bulkier than my Franchi. The Winchester SX4s and SX3s (my buddy has had a SX3 for years and kills plenty of birds) is another great option for under 1k as you mentioned and the Beretta A300 Outlander as well. Pretty much every duck hunters dream gun if they had the $$$ would be the Benelli SB3s for 1800 dollars much more than the Stoeger that you said was a "little" less, even though they are 1k less, but that is okay. People will figure that out when they go to Cabela's or wherever and check it out. You were spot on with all the good solid easy to find pump actions as well from the Super Nova (I was wondering what happened to it) to the 870s and 500s. Nice little video, good job.

[@Alienated6749]

I got a stoeger m3500 fully camouflaged! Absolutely love my girl!

[@jakemader9620]

I have the M3500 and LOVE it. It comes with a recoil reducer, but once installed it won’t cycle low brass shells very well until broken in.

[@robertwiggins2083]

Started with an old 870 and loved it so much I got a 870 supermag waterfowl can’t go wrong with either of the two

[@MrDexron]

I got the SX4 black composit bought it a year ago this is the second season and i love it. Perfect gun for me.

[@chaseadams4829]

The benelli Vinci is by far the most amazing shotgun I’ve ever had the pleasure of shooting

[@jordanford6006]

When I first started waterfowl hunting I shot my dads black eagle 1 and it still works great! In the past couple years I purchased a Benelli super Vinci and have loved that gun to death! Wish I woulda waited and purchased a black eagle 3 but I’ve had great luck with Benellis and would recommend them to anyone looking to seriously get into waterfowl hunting

[@jaakkot9661]

Great video dude, greetings from Finland! I order a SX4 and can't wait to put my hand on it!

[@marcomonroy2081]

I’ve been shooting a p350 stogey for a few seasons now. It’s a bit heavy but I’ve never had any issues. Kills ducks just fine with a modified choke and I. Can throw it around the boats “rhino lined” surface and not care if it gets banged up because it was cheap. Love your videos man. Keep it up.

[@reesefredrickson2342]

Remington 870 gang wya??

[@falconer5830]

hell yeah

[@keatonjorgensen8793]

Rusty for life

[@koolguykayden7417]

amen

[@koolguykayden7417]

amen

[@bryansames8213]

Here

[@johncherry2205]

Bought an old 1970 Wingmaster for £250 approx $280 with a 26" skeet barrel. A beautiful gun and points and shoots great. took it out for the 1st time yesterday and came home with a couple of Teal and Mallard.

[@hunterpeeler3342]

Benelli m2 are really good to I have had it for a season and I love it

[@tylerskeenoutdoors7167]

I’ve killed a lot of birds with the ole 870. This year I upgraded to the Versa Max. I haven’t gotten to hunt with it yet but just shooting skeet with it I definitely recommend it!

[@lukefolster9774]

Franchi Affinity, hands down on of the top semi-auto shotguns, best bang for your buck!

[@jonathanely483]

Personally have a Stoeger M3500, great gun. Only 'hiccup' is you must use heavy loads at first to break in the inertia system. Very good build quality. My dad trash talked me at first for not getting one of the 3 B's (browning, benelli, beretta), then after about 2 months of shooting mine at the range, he came home with a M3500. Family now has 3 Stoegers, couldn't complain at all. Inertia drive system is very simple to clean too.

[@kyleparker8378]

Have had the Stoeger p350 for years now and can say it’s a solid gun! Have shot thousands upon thousands of shells through it anything from shooting skeet all the way up to shooting honkers with 3.5 inch shells!

[@taggartjenkins7590]

I love my sx4, but also another amazing shotgun is the berreta A350, its the same level as the sx4 for me. The Winchester sxp. Best pump i have ever used. I hated my nova but its just preference.

[@kertwhite6214]

Dad bought a auto 5 back in I think 73 and used it through out his hunting career and he gave it to me and I’ve been using since I was about 12. 24 now and it shoots better than all my buddies high dollar benellis and Remington

[@art.miller.jr.]

Kert White I got them too but they’re fixed so I don’t try steel. Is yours an invector barrel?

[@bugkilgore]

I have a Remington 870 and it works great

[@Zack-vn7dt]

Currently have an 870 Wingmaster (mfd. 1973, the "glory days" of Remington). I just ordered a new Beretta A300 Outlander

[@raleighsanford5111]

I recently purchased a Benelli Super Black Eagle 2, because I could get it for a substantial discount as people are buying and stores want to stock the Super Black Eagle 3. While trying various shotguns in a store, the difference between the SBE and Stoeger 3500 was the SBE felt lighter and easier for me to swing. It may be the opposite for others and for me, the Remington Versa Max wasn't too far off the SBE3, but I couldn't get last year's model at a discount. ;)

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Franchi Elite Inertia has the return spring on the magazine tube which helps guarantee the bolt is pulled up to stay in action so I see that as an advantage to keep the bolt from dropping out of action by accident.

[@sethlindsey1359]

Hunted for 17 years now with a Benelli nova 20 gauge. Never had an issue. Plan to buy another in 12 gauge. Also planning to buy a sbe 3.

[@bakontrack]

I used a Remington 870 for years. I love it and how reliable they are. But having said that, I got tired of getting my brains beat out with the 3 inch rounds for duck hunting. I bought a Remington Versa Max as a replacement for the 870 and I have been VERY pleased with it. It is chambered for all three shell lengths and it cycles them all flawlessly. Plus, it was pretty affordable. With the store discount and the factory discount available at that time (2014), I got it for $889. I would definitely recommend the Versa Max because it is a good quality shotgun and it wont break the bank in the process.

[@jeremymiller4714]

The BPS Browning and the 870 Remington has never failed me used as a paddle one time a jack handle and many other things and still has never failed me

[@clayadams9335]

I've shot a stoeger 2000 for years and flat love it. I would recommend it to anyone.

[@quintonpeters8980]

Pull apart that trigger completely and clear off that sear on the trigger assembly. I go with the Mossberg 535 for the 3.5 inch is king for goose guns. $430 bucks for a camo wrap and a turkey barrel with fiber optic rifle sights, 28 inch fowl barrel, and an array or chokes. Just over 400 bucks for essentially two shotguns

[@musicdrivesme12]

I just bought a Winchester SX4 and couldn't be happier on my first goose hunt.

[@sergeantandy9134]

Can’t go wrong with both the Remington 870 and the Mossberg 500. Those are my two personal favorite hunting shotguns

[@dawrangla1986]

I shoot a Remington V3 and have been very happy with it. Lot cheaper than the VersaMax and is a quick light recoiling gun perfect for hunting ducks/geese.

[@spartancopida2114]

870 wingmaster

[@buddadam3491]

I e ran the baretta a300 outlander for years never ever ever failed me once just bought Remington versamax sportsman seems like a tack driver love them both still have my Romeo grin 1100 3 inch

[@clks1165]

I bought a maverick 88 at age 14 in 2019 and to this day i had harvested a lot limits of doves, good number of ducks from coots, teals to ring necks and mallards, some rabbits and a squirrel. It the best pump shotguns in the world

[@aaronsabin8868]

I've used a Mossberg 930 for some time now. Mine has been super reliable and it eats anything I feed it. 3" chamber. Worth adding to the list of candidates if you're in the market for a semi auto.

[@FullWinchester]

Shot a stoeger m3500 for 2 seasons I started to have some failure to feeds and jams with it after a year of owning it. Decided to sell it and bought a super black eagle 2 my 2nd trip out with it and I had two failure to feed issues. Continued to shoot it for 3 seasons each time out I could expect at least one problem to occur, finally got tired of shooting inertia driven guns so I sold my benelli and bought a beretta a400 xtreme so far very good gun over 100 rounds with it and not one problem yet. I know of alot of people that have good success with stoeger and benelli but I never really was impressed with either brand, especially for a $1700 shotgun it shouldn't have problems my second time out. I know theres alot of factors that go Into how reliable your shotgun is but I did everything right with those two guns and still had problems, hopefully other people have better luck than I did.

[@backwoodsboy02]

I'll shoot a Benelli Nova for life, 400 dollars out the door, pump action will never fail like an auto loader and it also doubles as a boat paddle in a pinch.

[@minnesota4169]

Cody Martinson I've done that before to

[@backwoodsboy02]

Northern Fowl Fish & Game it beats swimming!

[@minnesota4169]

Cody Martinson you bet it does!

[@krubosh]

Same dude!

[@aja5933]

Cody Martinson I’ve shot a nova for a season, and I think because of the material it’s made of, the pump was really stuck and I just couldn’t get it to slide smooth. Has anyone else had this problem?

[@minnesota4169]

I have a 12g Winchester SXP 3 Pump with 3 1/2 chamber. Very rugged gun. Never have shoot 3 1/2 though. When I started hunting ducks I used a 20g Remington 870 3 inch shells and ive done just fine with it as well. VERY reliable gun. Anyone who is looking at getting a Winchester pump action tho, if you are used to a regular pump do not get the pump assist on your new gun. I did that and at first I had issues with getting used to cycling the shells, because with the pump assist it almost opens the action for you, but it doesnt quite open all the way.

[@captainhowdy1116]

First duck gun was a 20 guage 870 when I was a kid, then a 12 guage 870, and now I'm shooting a Mossberg 930 and haven't had any issues from any of them.

[@josephanderson7134]

I have had a stoger 350 for over 10 years still love it

[@neiloliver5317]

Is the 3500 worth the extra hundred over the 3000?

[@derictreesoutdoors7267]

I bought the Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 and used it 1 season and love that gun it’s an semi auto it’s a bit on the more expensive side but benelli is one of the best guns on the market no matter what one you choose

[@cameronharrison4777]

I shoot a Remington 870 12 ga and it has done me well for the past three years. If you keep them clean i believe they are one of the best pump action shotguns on the market

[@HammonsHonda]

Good gun to start out with is maybe a stoeger p3000. Picked it for only 200 bucks at Field and Stream. It doesn't have much of a recoil pad so you definitely feel all that 12 gauge kick, but for only 200 bucks you get a good shotgun that has benelli quality and even a chrome lined barrel.

[@NuecesAngling]

Great advice, but I thought I'd add some input on buying a gun seeing as I've been shooting trap and skeet and hunting waterfowl since I was a little kid. You can find a used Beretta a400, a300, or a350 at Cabela's for a fairly reasonable price. The Winchester SXP is a great option especially if you can find one used. The Cabela's by my house had a couple SXPs in the $350-$400 range. I'd say new hunters shouldn't feel the need to buy a new gun, especially since you can find slightly used ones for a great price. My buddy shoots an 870 and he loves it. If you really want to buy a new gun without breaking the bank I'd definitely recommend the 870. I personally shoot a Beretta A400 Xplor that I got when I was just starting to get into target shooting. I'm hoping to get a Benelli M2 once I get rid of the A400.

[@Hooked_on_grand]

I have a Stoeger p-3500 pump and a Winchester sxp, the Stoeger has a MUCH more smooth cycle than the Winchester and it has yet to fail me. I stagger different loads in it every time I hunt I use 3” BB, 3.5” 2 shot, and monarch 3” 2 shot. It chews up and spits out everything I feed it. It took a few hunts for me to get used to how it points but I like it better than my Winchester by far

[@juniorellis6420]

I shoot the steoger M3000 with a 28inch barrel and it’s amazing! It’s just like the m3500 but it is chambered in 3inch instead of the 3.5inch like the m3500.

[@gabewynne2380]

I own the stoeger p-350 it is super reliable and also the Remington 1187 is amazing also

[@joeltowle2737]

I always liked the Winchester 1200/1300/SXP, great fast action.

[@SchollZee]

The Benelli family tree is as follows (Imo): Benelli, franchi, stoeger. So the SBE, Affinity, and M3500 are all similar but at different price points, because they have different names attached to them. From what I've seen in my blinds, the affinity is basically an SBE that has a little less of the extras, and the M3500 is a stripped down no frills version. All are good guns but depends on your price range and what premium features you want.

[@seankelley393]

Zachary Scholl Beretta owns Benelli as well and the companies under Benelli.

[@hunterstegen3309]

I have a franchi affinity 3.5 in max 5 camo her name is Francine and I love her to death she's a duck slayer for sure

[@codybrotherseasttexasoutdo1581]

I got a 500 pump and a stoger m2000 in max 4 they are great guns

[@Familyman530]

I had a Winchester SXP which is a good pump the only thing is with that shotgun is when you fire a shot the slide will come back and eject a shell for you. It’s the only pump shot gun that does this. With that being said it is a little weird at first and takes some time getting used to. I just switched to my A5 Browning Wicked Wing bit have a couple more days to pick it up so I can’t wait! I told the lady that so wanted it chambered in 3.5” but after I left the gun shop I looked at my paperwork and she rang me up for 3” so that was kind of a bummer. But then on the upside I saved $100 - $200 and I don’t necessarily even shoot 3.5” all that much anyway so I wasn’t too upset. Also I got a killer deal on the gun it was $1700 out the door and everywhere else I look they Retail for just over that before taxes so all in all I’m happy. Also the gun comes with 3 extended chokes and has a 30” barrel so I should have no problem reaching out and folding Ducks and Geese! I’m so stoked and can’t wait for Duck season to come again!! Good video man

[@calebhenderson8263]

If I had the money browning a5 wicked wing but for now I’ll stick to either my browning bps or Remington 870 wingmaster

[@matbuss1377]

My long time favorite Winchester sxp black shadow

[@DILLONEKR]

Mat Buss I just picked one up the other day. How has yours treated you?

[@CMCFishing]

i own a stoeger m3500 and a Black Eagle. to me they’re the exact same. it’s just up to you whether or not if you want a well known brand and want to spend the more money.

[@frankiehamilton2922]

I use a moss berg 835 ultra mag but I have and use a beneli nova also both great and dependable guns

[@heathshoemaker2754]

Frankie Hamilton Morning

[@TheWhiels]

I was so close to picking up that SX4, but my gun shop had a used Mossberg 935 that looked like it had never been fired

[@siciliancapeverde4646]

The mossberg 500 may just need a few springs replaced. Maybe even the extractors and the ejector. For 30 bucks, you’ll have a brand new mossy. I have a 600 AT from the early seventies, that was heavily used. I replaced the trigger spring, ejector, extractors, and the firing pin spring, and the gun functions like brand new. All for about a 30-40 dollar fix.

[@frankievangelder3212]

I shoot a Remington VERSA max. Love it

[@andrewdamon4570]

Stoeger m3500 is decent for a lower end semi auto. I haven’t really had any problems with it the only one I can recall right now is sometimes it won’t cycle 2 3/4 inch shells which isn’t that serious since I only use those for shooting clay pigeons.

[@josephespinosa2991]

I just snagged the Remington 11-87 has a 3” chamber and it was like 475.00 cheap for a semiautomatic I’ll try this season

[@dster230]

I've been rocking a stoeger M3000 for a few years now, and its been damn reliable. Trap shooting, duck hunting... anything. Never had an issue! I did go through the gun and clean, debur, and polish any two pieces of metal that slide against each other. And with the price tag, I wouldn't cry too hard if it got lost at the bottom of the lake or stolen. Started out with a mossberg 500, and it rusted CONSTANTLY, like no other. Switched to a remington 870 express, and hated it. Way too short of a gun for my 6'4" arse. Sold the others, then I went and picked up the M3000. Can't really justify getting something different at this point!

[@brandonmoua2776]

I shoot my brothers old Remington 870 and it's kinda beat up so I'm looking for a new gun and I'm thinking about the supernova. The Remington is a great gun by the way I would recommend it to someone that's just getting into hunting and it wont break the bank

[@indy908]

Remington V3 has been great so far.

[@paulvang4144]

Stoeger m3500 good duck and geese gun or turkey. BUT it gets heavy after a long day of hunting. Had a couple of jams but other then that its a good overall gun. I would Recommend it for new or experience shooter.

[@philguderley8012]

I own a browning a5 a stronger p350 and a remington 870 all amazing guns also remington 1187 are great

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Just bought a Winchester SX4 Waterfowl 12 gauge 3.5, 3 and 2 3/4 inch with a 26 inch barrel left hand semi-auto and with an extended Tru-Lock blackened stainless steel ported improved modified choke.

[@marcusmitchell4275]

I have a Browning Maxus it is a amazing gun. It has not failed me yet. It is a expensive gun but it is worth the money.

[@outcastwreckreation6259]

Just bought a Hatfield pas12c and it shoots well. I cannot attest to the longevity of it but at $295 brand new with 3 chokes it was a good deal

[@Jackson-ql8sb]

Just got a new Remington 870 it is awesome

[@jackhammond3658]

I own a stoeger m3500 and a super black eagle 2 and I can recommend both

[@danielshanteau2142]

I shoot the weatherby element 12ga autoloader best gun I've ever bought I use it for water fowl and upland for grouse and pheasents!

[@CabinOutdoors]

Stoeger M3000 and Mossberg 500 are very reliable and not going to break the bank.

[@loganunderwood4589]

I have the franchi intensity 28” barrel chambered in 3.5 and love it. It’s cheaper than the sbe2 but still built way better than the stoger m3500. Also franchi is made by Benelli

[@jagerhoeksema2207]

Technically beretta because they own and operate benelli, but gotta love the franchi's

[@loganunderwood4589]

Jager Hoeksema yes but the gun says benelli right on the barrel and receiver

[@loganunderwood4589]

Jager Hoeksema yes you are right. But what I’m getting at is the stamping on the franchi barrel and receiver say benelli.. they are using the same barrel on the sbe line. Not a beretta barrel or receiver

[@jagerhoeksema2207]

@@loganunderwood4589 huh... didnt know that, thanks

[@brettb9370]

I shoot a benelli M2 and absolutely love it

[@UngulateGuardian797]

I’ve been looking at the Franchi Affinity 3.5 and that is in all build quality the same as the Benelli SBE III and M2(but the M2 isn’t a 3 1/2” gun). It’s around $500 less than the SBE III as well. I’ve used my 870 for the past 7 years and it’s time for an upgrade. Still works great but I finally want to try and a semi-auto.

[@SomewhereInWisconsin]

Michael Nord Hey Michael. My buddy just bought the Affinity in 3.5". He likes it and it always cycles, even light loads. Here is a video of him shooting it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXLQhaiNnc99mLM

[@UngulateGuardian797]

Somewhere In Wisconsin okay. Thank you I’ll watch it!

[@WhistlingDixieOutdoors]

The browning Maxus is a very good gun also just a recommendation to people looking for a gun.

[@johnhogan3978]

This is the first year I'm going to be duck hunting and I'm looking for a good beginner shotgun for around $500 or $600 or less!!! What would you recommend I get???

[@MrLandonL]

I have been shooting my Stoeger M3500 for 6 duck seasons. It has been in all temperatures and all conditions. Never failed me one time. I would highly recommend it to anyone. It cycles 2 3/4 - 3 1/2 without any issues at all.

[@joshuanovotny2411]

Landon Lancaster I have the m3000 and love it

[@nneverss]

Got a Benelli SBE3 for private land with pit blinds and such and a Winchester SXP whenever I'm on public land standing in waist deep marshes and basically dirtier hunts

[@meclay4671]

Look y'all the sx4 is a HOG from slugs to 3.5" to cheap dove loads I'm 500 plus rounds in her no jams no failure to feed plus the recoil with waterfowl loads are more of a push than a kick. The factory fullchoke that comes with the gun 🔥with waterfowl loads

[@Gun_Talk]

Picked me up a Turkish Girsan MC312. Pretty much a Benelli M2 clone. 450 bucks out the door.

[@bearkillerx3176]

I shoot a a5 the my dad has had for over 50years and it’s by far the best duck gun I’ve ever used

[@Systemaman]

You run steel through it?

[@maxwellbloom3559]

I use a stoeger M3000. It works great for me

[@BadAssBassFishermen]

My franchi affinity is also another great semi for 700 dollars, franchi is owned by belinelli so it's an inertia driven gun and I prefer those over gas for reliability and ease of cleaning

[@noahcampbell8419]

PNW HS Bassing agree I love the affinity

[@wild_outdoors_tv]

Which would you say is better the sx4 by Winchester or the ranchi affinity 3? I’m looking at both of these and I’m not sure what to get? Is the sx4 a cheaper version of the browning Maxus and the affinity a cheaper version of the sbe? Any insight to this would be awesome!

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Old Browning A5's (really any barrel recoil shotgun) and original Super Black Eagle's imported by HK are the best guns ever made.