Stoeger M3020 Two Year Follow Up Review!

Just about 2 years ago, we purchased a New Stoeger M3020 Semi Auto shotgun to see how we would like downsizing for waterfowling on public lands across Louisiana. Since picking up the Stoeger, it has not left our side in the Blind. Here is an "honest", almost, 2 year review on how this budget friendly gun has performed out in the swamps & salt marshes of Louisiana.

[@JordanMinker-ps4nc]

I was recommended this as my first waterfowl gun. Amazing in depth review im definitely getting this.

[@LastStopWaterfowlOutdoors]

Glad it helped. Mine has been a work horse. I love it. Let us know how you like it if you get one.

[@Unchartered_Outdoors]

Appreciate the review. I’ve been debating snagging one of these for my wife since my spare 12ga. is a little too much for her. I hear a lot of mixed reviews on the Facebook groups about the Stoegers, but I love my inertia driven Benelli and hearing some positives from a reputable source, such as yourself, has me swayed. 👍🏻

[@LastStopWaterfowlOutdoors]

Glad it helped. I started with Franchi and then went to Benelli, but when I wanted a 20, I h3ld the Stoeger and was impresses with the feel. Figured why not? Of I wasn't gonna st8ck with a 20, I could pass it down to a son and it wouldn't break the bank. But like I said, since picking it up, I haven't put it down. I have one hunting buddy that has shot a 12ga Stoeger for everything, including ducks for.over 13 years. My buddy Lance has one that this is his 10th season. He never cleans his and it has been flawless. Looks like hell, but reliable. I knew those two guys had them and figured, 5hey can't be that damn bad. Lol. The feel is not Benelli, but for a fraction of yhe price, it is built well

[@ShotgunMike]

Big fan of Stoeger. Great video.

[@LastStopWaterfowlOutdoors]

Thanks for the comment. Ours has been superb. No complaints. Very reliable.

[@christianjones6907]

Franchi and stoeger recoil springs are in the forend. The benellis only have them in the stock.

[@LastStopWaterfowlOutdoors]

Yes sir.....that is correct.

[@philbernardo2873]

Great review I love mine have had it for three years now and like you said it been working flawlessly I down graded from the m3000 both awesome guns

[@LastStopWaterfowlOutdoors]

Thanks for the comment Phil. It really is a great gun. Love mine. Keep trying to hunt with my 12 ga, but can't seem to put down the 20 Stoeger. Keep going back to it

[@dads2006gt]

I went with the Franchi Affinity 3 12 gauge over the Benelli and the Stoeger. Not as expensive as Benelli and from the research i did its more reliabe than the Stoeger.

[@LastStopWaterfowlOutdoors]

I own several Franchis as well, and have had zero problems. Great gins. When I bought my 20 Stoeger, they were out of stock on the Franchi. Went Stoeger and it has been flawless as well

[@dads2006gt]

@LastStopWaterfowlOutdoors that's great to know. Great review, by the way. Thanks

[@LastStopWaterfowlOutdoors]

@@dads2006gt thank you

[@officialacorns]

Where can I find a full choke for this gun on the internet?

[@LastStopWaterfowlOutdoors]

Thanks for the comment. Hope this helps....www.choketube.com/product-category/20-gauge-choke-tubes/beretta-benelli-mobil-20ga/beretta-benelli-mobil-cremator-ported-waterfowl-choke-tubes/

[@Marsh-Mechanic]

Great review man very informative. The weight issue is a big factor at times you are correct. You made me want to go get a Stoeger! I gave my son my 20ga browning automatic a couple years ago, but finding 3inch 20ga magnums has been really hard! Where have you been getting your shells? Kelly

[@LastStopWaterfowlOutdoors]

Thanks Kelly. Glad it helped. I want to get back to doing more reviews like this. I started out with a Franchi, then a Benelli, then back to a Franchi, and now the Stoeger in the 20. All were great to me honestly. I bought shells last season from Boss, but have been purchasing Hevi Steel this season from Academy. I also don't stray away from 2 3/4. Have shot many ducks with them as well

[@Marsh-Mechanic]

@@LastStopWaterfowlOutdoors 👍

[@johnscott7415]

i like mine. must remove the shipping container grease lol...

[@LastStopWaterfowlOutdoors]

Glad to hear it John. Yes....we had to do the same and give ours a good cleaning. Been flawless since Day 1

[@danielkolb4999]

Does anyone sell a magazine tube extension for the M3020 that would increase capacity by two rounds but not extend the tube beyond the end of the barrel? Tks.

[@LastStopWaterfowlOutdoors]

Daniel, if so, I am not aware of it. Thanks for the question

[@jnie370]

Shotgun reviews. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@LastStopWaterfowlOutdoors]

Appreciate it. Hope it helped if your looking to possibly purchase

[@dannybrown5217]

What is the recoil like with the 3 inch shells with this lighter gun

[@LastStopWaterfowlOutdoors]

Thanks for the question Danny. Not much recoil at all. Much less than my 12 ga for sure. It's really a "soft" shooting gun

[@jasontipton8430]

I’m sold I’m getting one

[@LastStopWaterfowlOutdoors]

I have continued to use m8ne again this hunting season and it has operated flawlessly. As a matter of fact, I just got a new 12g for Christmas and took it out a few times and like it too, but just picked my 20g Stoeger back up the last 2 weekends because I like it so much. I'll just uses both throughout the seasons. Lol. Good luck if you do get one

[@jasontipton8430]

I’m probably going to get 12 gauge I held one today it fit me perfect it does not feel like budget it feels like binelli or something

[@kevinboggs4765]

What is your choke/ shell combo for duck hunting with this stoeger 20 gauge?

[@LastStopWaterfowlOutdoors]

Appreciate the question. 90% of time, I'm using the stock modified with #4 or 5. We shoot alot of birds in the 20-30 yard range.

[@troyeller734]

How's the trigger?

[@LastStopWaterfowlOutdoors]

Trigger pull os right in line with many other shotguns I have pulled in similar price points. I shoot alot of different shotguns and this little gun holds its own. Only time will tell, but this will be year 3 and all good so far