BobbyGuyFilms the 870 rem and 835 Moss is an amazing go to gun for the price, yes yes do a gun cleaning. Keep up the Awesome Filming . I need that Hat tho!! And yep your the guy I follow when it comes to pulling in them ducks on a string. Ahhh yeah buddy thanks for the tips!
I bought a winchester sx4 honestly you can get them at midrange price for 2 3/4” & 3” and its one of the highest rated shotguns out there. If u have the money for a franchi affinity just buy a Winchester even if u have to save a bit longer because its just a beautiful gun. And just for reference i have a lot of shotguns ranging from remington 870 to berretta A400 as well as 5 others. Winchester sx4 is still my go too. But thats just my opinion.
I remember your previous video upon this subject when you first got the Franchi Affinity which is what I and my youngest brother have and LOVE IT!!! Thanks for an updated video on this HUGE topic Bobby. :) The step up in the Franchi line to the 3.5 in shells was the Intensity, but now it is just the Affinity 3 and 3.5 which is confusing. They do have bigger knobs on the bolt and the button for the bolt release in the newer 2017/18 models for both guns. The 3.5 model is $850 for black and $950 for Mossy Oak Bottom Land, and like you said the 3 inch Affinity is below $800. The Stoeger is a great gun too a little heavier than the Franchi but you are in the $500-700 range depending on chamber size and if it is camo. The other semis under $900 that I would recommend would be the Beretta A300 series, Winchester Sx4s, and the new CZ-USA 712 G2 which is a beautiful gun with bronze cerakote metal parts and camo stock/foregrip for the $550 price at Cabela's/Bass Pro.
Thanks for the video, I’ve watched it several times since you posted it. I have been looking for two months and after handling half a dozen $6-800 semis I finally went with the franchi Affinity 3. Guy handed it to me at the store last night and it just felt right. Thanks and keep up the good work man.
Yildiz 12 gauge pump $279 at academy shoots 3" magnum shells comes with 5 choke tubes. Had one jam early on because I didn't rack it hard enough. Now I rack it as hard as I can and I don't have problems. Good gun
Stoeger M3000 is a pretty cheap but reliable semi, AS LONG AS YOU BREAK IT IN WITH AROUND 100-200 BUCKSHOT/SLUGS FIRST…. It WILL NOT cycle light 2 3/4 loads reliably until it is broken in, im tired of ppl shit talking the gun bc they don’t properly follow the manual’s instructions quite like myself lol
My Browning Maxus has been absolutely flawless for 10 seasons now. Same results from others I know who have one. Shot many thousands of rounds out of it and it's never let me down. P.S. We shoot tons of big honkers here in eastern Kansas.
I bought a used Remington 870 Wingmaster (that was manufactured in 1974) from my buddy for about $200. The extractor had been replaced but all other parts are original. Nothing fancy about it at all, I just keep it squeaky clean. My buddies joke around with me for having a 44 year old gun, I limit out just like them, and they've all got $1000+ guns. Could I shell out some cash for a "nicer" gun? Probably. But as long as this old one kills ducks, I'm keeping it.
I have had my SBE 1 , for 25 years. No way I will wear it out. I bought a Franchi because the reviews are great. That gun should last me the rest of my life. Time will tell.
The Retay Mara Masai 3.5 inch 12 gauge with a 26 inch barrel is a fly first class design with a lower price than the alternatives. A 3 inch model is even more affordable.
Picked me up a Girsan mc312, a Turkish Benelli m2 replica. It takes 3.5 inch shells and only paid 440 bucks out the door for it. I don't really hunt much, maybe will go out once or twice per year. I hope it should serve me good.
Browning BPS 12Ga Chambered 3 1/2". It's been my go to gun for the last 11 years! Left handed also so the bottom ejecting is awesome to have! The next shotgun I get will be semi-auto and 3" though, as I only use 3 1/2" for turkey season and early goose season.
They also have a new franchi affinity 3 and 3.5 they both have larger loading ports trigger guard charging handle and bolt release. They 3.5 can shoot 3 1/2 inch shells. All around amazing guns. The 3.5 will be my first semi auto
The Beretta A300 Outlander is a fantastic gun for about $700. Solid build, great quality, super lightweight, and it stays cleaner than any gun I've owned. I cannot say enough good things about it.
PS, I like your "2 cents videos" keep them coming. My 2 cents for guys looking for a decent semi auto shotgun: I bought a new Beretta Outlander A300 semi auto shotgun in camo 4 years ago for $799. Its been a great shotgun. Very pleased with it. And light weight too. It shoots 3" or 2 3/4" shells. Now i believe u can find them for $100 less or buy the newer A400.
I agree the mag tube extension sucks and I’ve only had it for half a year but I’ve put over 2 cases of 1 oz trap loads through it and have not had one jam or issues with cycling
Collin Culberson I bought one last season and my second hunt a piece of plastic broke in the action. So I couldnt use the safety or the trigger. They repaires it for me no problems. Their customer support was great. As well as the tube extensions my friend has one, but not sure where he got it.
If you want skip the history go to third paragraph. I have always been a winchester shooter except for a few strays. grew up with model 12 16 ga. Then to super x1 then a 101 o/u on days I thought I might need 3 inch. Then along came the steel shot era and the 3 1/2 inch shell. I actually went to using a Remington SP10 for steel shot then when the loads were mainly 1300 to 1350 fps and you really needed large shot to have significant stopping power but man what a heavy gun 12 lbs. That was what actually started me carrying 2 guns one for close or fast birds like teal and the 10 for longer range bigger waterfowl but thats another story and generally the larger the gauge the better the pattern. I got a benelli SBE 1 and I just don't like the "hump" on the SBE or the rem 11 or the A5 browning. I can shoot them but they just don't feel as natural to me but they were good guns just not for me.. I do love the Benelli M1 12 and 20 gage. The Remington 870 and 1100 and later 11-87 did ok too but I wanted automatic for waterfowl because of the brush etc getting in the way and heavy bulky clothes (still shoot the model 12 at doves a lot. Like brownings except the ones with non rounded receivers but to me just a more expensive winchester and now they are Like the barrettes just aldont need another gun. The moss bergs to me were not the quality and similar to the remington's but if economics ruled great though I actually had 2 different people have their moss bergs have major malfunction in a my duck blind , one had the weld between barrel and the ring that fits over magazine tube come apart! One day I looked up and I had about 25 shotguns most of which I never used and many inherited and many special purpose ones ( for instance a winchester 101 O/U skeet and skeet). I decided to sell most and give some to children etc. I kept my grandfathers model 12 16gauge one super x1 and the 3 I actually hunt with a superx3 26 inch a superx2 28 inch and a super 3 turkey special which was a splurge. If I had to choose one it would be a super x 3 26 inch but the superx2 in 26 inch would be a close 2nd largely the x3 won out because its lighter for all around and still handles 3 1/2 inch shells. You can buy a good used 3 inch auto for around 5 to 600 dollars . Would much rather have a used better quality gun than a new so so gun. I didn't mean to leave out the Stoegger and Franchi both good goods bu mainly a less expensive version of benelli etc. One thing I would say don't by a used gun from trap or skeet shooter if you are not going to dismantle and inspect them likely they are worn to an advanced degree. I would at least do a field takedown and inspect the innards on any used gun. I strongly suggest find one you like trying other peoples etc, buy it and plan to keep it essentially forever. I shoot at ;east 3 cases of 3 and 3 1/2 inch shells every year and have used the x 3 since it first came out and the x2 way longer and have only replaced a few springs a recoil sleeve piece on magazine that was free from winchester and now they use the improved version. Don't worry about manufacturer gimmicks like faster operation etc. Unless you are an exhibition shooter it won't ever matter. Best tips: Spend time getting your shotgun to fit you and point naturally without "aiming". Practice some shooting with heavy clothes if you hunt in cold weather. For beginners shoot the hnd thrown clays skeet trap etc whatever it takes to get comfortable with the gun and study principles of lead whatever style you feel comfortable with. Don't go out and shoot a lot of skeet etc before a dove hunt clay birds don't act like the real thing maybe a round or 2 just to brush up if needed though I have never seen the need. and the best tip of all that Bobby does extremely well at HAVE FUN SAFELY.
MrBestshot33 nope! I owned the p350 for 4 years and loved it just wanted a semi and now more in love with the gun!! All of my friends own them and not a single problem.
HookzNHornz only time mine has EVER jammed was b4 i sanded/deburred the edges of the bolt carrier. There's a video on here check it out. Think its called " stoeger jamming problem fixed".
My opinion on new Remington products is this, stick to making Ammo. I do like Remington, just none of their new products. I’ve had several over the last 10 years and I’ve had nothing but issues. I do own 3 Remington shotguns, but they’re from the late 70’s early 80’s 870, and wingmaster and they’re fantastic. I’ve always been a mossberg guy tho. Now I’m a Stoeger Mossberg guy. I’ve never had them fail, and I hunt, and shoot them a ton. Great video as always brother.
BobbyGuyFilms yeah, you dont hardly ever have to clean the thing. It doesnt matter what shot or size its always money. Alittle long in size would be my only complaint. You know how it is slipping in at 2 in the morn and that barrel getting hung on every branch you walk by
My son bought the Affinity. It’s a great pointer! I went to buy an SBE3 and walked out with a Retay. Haven’t had a single problem with it except it kicks like a mule on crack!
If you’re gonna be hunting a lot, I would fork over the money for a Benelli, Beretta, or a Browning. Keep it clean, don’t let it rust. I’ve shot my M2 field for 10 years. NEVER JAMMED.
o no dont get a 887 there junk for real a remington 887 you can bend it in half over your knee lol thats how junk they are i know i did it snapped it right in half and threw it in the garbage can and dont pump right and the bolt release breaks on them so the bolt wont say locked up just junk all the way around worst shot gun ever just look cool tho get a browning bps if you love pumps so much best made pump out there for a hunting shot gun and i said hunting shot gun because they dont break and have a top tang safety were it belongs
935 is pushing $900. 835 is cheap because it’s a pump gun. Both have over bored barrels to 10 gauge specs...which makes patterns awesome. My refuge gun is a 835 with 26” barrel
I just got a franchi affinity and it's the best shotgun I've ever owned. I have a $1200 Browning A5 and honestly I like the Franchi better. It shoulders better and I shoot better with it 👍
Good vid Bobby I shoot a stoeger 3500 and love it also have a couple 870's indistructable but I went and bought a super black eagle last year and I'm having a hard time in takin it out and banging it around 1800 wasted I think cuz I don't want to scuff it lol jeez😂
I had that issue with my Benelli M2 My son got me a SBE3 for fathers day. The SBE3 is made for taking it hunting so take it hunting. Best shooting gun i've ever owned. Cycles everything and never fails.
I've went through several guns first was a Mossberg Maverick 88 we all called it the boat paddle used it for 8 seasons and still do then moved up in between those 8 seasons switched it to an 870 wingmaster that was giving to me by my grandpa used it for one season now it's my squirrel gun then to a Mossberg 535 hated that gun but my buddy liked it now it his spare then after the 8 used an a5 that was also my grandpas for a bit I liked it but I use it for field hunting mostly now then a versa Max had nothing but problems out of it traded it in for a Winchester sx4 won't ever go back I liked the Winchester this last year I bought a sxp love them both but the old boat paddle is still tried and true if the weather is bad that's the gun that gets brought out
Nice video man! Thanks for the info. I lost my hunting license 14 years ago and just realized that Fish and game has me on file and so they updated my info and boom now I can hunt again ✊ now I just need to convince the wife to let me spend $800 on a nice shotgun lol
@@BobbyGuyFilms so the wife was cool with me buying a shotgun so I figured Id just get me something to get me through the next couple seasons untill I can justify buying a shotgun in the $1000.00 range. So I went ahead and bought an Winchester SXP. I was kind of on the fence about it but a buddy of mine bought one and loves it so we shall see 🤘
NO matter what Shotgun you end up with , make sure that your shooting ability is 100% practice a lot, it wouldn't matter if you had 4 or 5 inch magnums if you can't hit it won't matter . I Hunt where they have a lot of Big Ducks and Geese and I have an 870 Special Purpose and a Single Shot 10 and I have Never Had an Issue with them , they Hit and as the Man said Please Keep your Guns Clean in order for them to Function Properly . Merry Christmas to Everyone .
Great info, didn't know anything about Franci. I shoot an 870 from the first year they offered it in 3.5 (96 I think) and it is bulletproof. But I've been thinking about a semi for a while, just scared of the sticker shock on the big name stuff.
I picked up a Winchester sxp Black shadow in 3” cost me $375 on sale from $450 at Cabelas here in Canada price might differ where you are from. Can’t wait to get out there for my first season 🦆
No love for all the Winchester shooters?! Come on Bobby! The SX3 and SX4 are great budget shotguns. For 800-900 dollars you get a well handling, reliable, and fastest shotgun on the market.
I currently have a Winchester SX4 3 inch and I'm considering upgrading to a 3.5 Retay. I've always like the Benelli SBE3. That being said should I stop at the RETAY or continue to save and make the SBE3 happen? My son shoots a Benelli Montefeltro 20 guage and I have a buddy who has let us borrow his Benelli Super Sport so we do like inertia guns. Thank you for your input! Keep it up Bobby and Fred
one other thing to add is gun fit if your gun dont fit you your not going to shoot it very well any way no matter how much it cost or how good it patterns
I have a beretta a 300 it cost a little over 700 been dunked in the lake 3 times and got cleaned weeks later it only shoots 3 inch and in SC all we get is big hinkers and it with a kicks mod. And 3 inch hevi metal knocks them stone cold dead but thats my two sense
My a 300 works like a charm bought it because after years of misfires and almost going in the river or swamp several times I figured Stoeger wasn’t for me
Hey bobby your franchi affinity IS a benelli m2 made in the same factory every part is the same apart from one spring behind the trigger my old man shoots one I have a m2 👌🏻👍
Also don’t let your shotgun break. If it breaks... FIX IT! Made that mistake. My Ithaca m37 broke and I was stupid and let it sit and it caused way more damage and rust if I had just fixed it fast it would look way nicer
If your looking at a $700-800 price range for a shotgun just buy a Winchester SX4, you won’t regret it, look better and feel a lot better than the franchi
I bought one a year ago for ducks and geese. Im very satisfied with the gun black composite with a 28 inch barrel. Abit higher price for them here in Norway around 1400 US Dollars here the SX3 abit more expensiv maybe around 1600 US Dollars.
Bobby. Thanks for the video. Let’s do an active duty group duck hunt with some folks out of Fort Riley! We are always stuck on public land as we constantly move and don’t always have time to build relationships with the local civilians. Thoughts?
I have a stoger but I have had it for 3 years and I have just now had to replace some stuff now and it was because I shot it so much I was shooting 300-500 rounds a week through it
I’m really considering the Franchi Affinity 3.5 after watching your videos. What’s your opinion on this firearm? Is it the exact same as the affinity 3 but with a 3.5 inch chamber??? And what is the gun that you really want that you referenced at the end of the video?
I have been killing ducks for 50 years with a supper x1 -2and 3/4 inch and had 0 problems with it .Now I hunt over decoys and my shots are 40 yards or less .That said what I find is speed is what kills ducks 1550FPS #4 is what I find works best for me .I would like to buy a new Super x 4 but I just can)t give up on Old reliable never fail me killing machine . Let me know what you think .
First off, I love it that you can walk around the outside of your home with an uncased shotgun and not have the cops come. Second, all of what I'm about to say is IMHO, the 3.5 mag shells are amazing and I love bringing out those bad boys. You can get a used Browning Gold Hunter 3.5 gun for less than $600. There is no such thing as too much goose hunting shotgun, yes the ammo is expensive, but what's a few more bucks. 3rd why are your shotguns wearing out? What parts are failing? Aside from some springs that may need replacing, I don't think any of the guns you listed have weak parts that cause the gun to break? 3rd, you can get a new auto for $425 like the Mossberg 930, that is the largest US mfr flag ship model. And the 930 is built like a tank. It's over built if anything, weighing in at 7.10 lbs.
What would be a good price for one of these used? I have been searching around online and doing research on a few different semi autos such as this Franchi Affinity, Stoeger M3500 or M3000, and the Beretta A300. I found a used Stoeger M3500 used for 400 but it was a little beat up. I am just now getting into shooting at age 20, and want a nice semiauto. I do have a Mossberg 500 20 gauge I am learning on as well as a new maverick 88 12 gauge my dad won and an old wingmaster as well.
No way for me in 3". If I had to stay under $700 I would go with a Beretta A300 semi auto gas! I even sometimes use my A300 if I know I might not have time to clean my A400s. Throw it in a vehicle without a protective case....quicky hunt! It breaks.....you mail it in...FIXED USUALLY AT NO COST! That means the extra $100 or $150 depending on the model....gives you a lifetime gun!! QUALITY VS QUANTITY......I LEARNED SPEND THE EXTRA MONEY....YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!
Hey I have a price point of about 800-900 and I live up in the north and do need a 3 1/2 inch and was just wondering what u would recommend for a 12 gauge shotgun. Thx :)
go with the sx4 in 3.5 even if you dont think you need 3.5 never hurts plus its nice to be able to have the bigger chamber incase thats all your buddy brought with and you run out.
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BobbyGuyFilms the 870 rem and 835 Moss is an amazing go to gun for the price, yes yes do a gun cleaning. Keep up the Awesome Filming . I need that Hat tho!! And yep your the guy I follow when it comes to pulling in them ducks on a string. Ahhh yeah buddy thanks for the tips!
Do a gun cleaning vid
I bought a winchester sx4 honestly you can get them at midrange price for 2 3/4” & 3” and its one of the highest rated shotguns out there. If u have the money for a franchi affinity just buy a Winchester even if u have to save a bit longer because its just a beautiful gun. And just for reference i have a lot of shotguns ranging from remington 870 to berretta A400 as well as 5 others. Winchester sx4 is still my go too. But thats just my opinion.
love my sx4!!!!
I started with a stevens 320 and honestly wore it out in a few months. That being said i spent the cash on a benelli supernova and never looked back.
I remember your previous video upon this subject when you first got the Franchi Affinity which is what I and my youngest brother have and LOVE IT!!! Thanks for an updated video on this HUGE topic Bobby. :) The step up in the Franchi line to the 3.5 in shells was the Intensity, but now it is just the Affinity 3 and 3.5 which is confusing. They do have bigger knobs on the bolt and the button for the bolt release in the newer 2017/18 models for both guns. The 3.5 model is $850 for black and $950 for Mossy Oak Bottom Land, and like you said the 3 inch Affinity is below $800. The Stoeger is a great gun too a little heavier than the Franchi but you are in the $500-700 range depending on chamber size and if it is camo. The other semis under $900 that I would recommend would be the Beretta A300 series, Winchester Sx4s, and the new CZ-USA 712 G2 which is a beautiful gun with bronze cerakote metal parts and camo stock/foregrip for the $550 price at Cabela's/Bass Pro.
Thanks for the video, I’ve watched it several times since you posted it. I have been looking for two months and after handling half a dozen $6-800 semis I finally went with the franchi Affinity 3. Guy handed it to me at the store last night and it just felt right. Thanks and keep up the good work man.
They r great guns
Yildiz 12 gauge pump $279 at academy shoots 3" magnum shells comes with 5 choke tubes. Had one jam early on because I didn't rack it hard enough. Now I rack it as hard as I can and I don't have problems. Good gun
Stoeger M3000 is a pretty cheap but reliable semi, AS LONG AS YOU BREAK IT IN WITH AROUND 100-200 BUCKSHOT/SLUGS FIRST…. It WILL NOT cycle light 2 3/4 loads reliably until it is broken in, im tired of ppl shit talking the gun bc they don’t properly follow the manual’s instructions quite like myself lol
Picked up a Stoeger M3 about 5 years back for $760 taxes in. Best gun I have bought to date.
My Browning Maxus has been absolutely flawless for 10 seasons now. Same results from others I know who have one. Shot many thousands of rounds out of it and it's never let me down.
P.S. We shoot tons of big honkers here in eastern Kansas.
My first bird gun was a Remington 870 express super mag what do you think Bobby
I bought a used Remington 870 Wingmaster (that was manufactured in 1974) from my buddy for about $200. The extractor had been replaced but all other parts are original. Nothing fancy about it at all, I just keep it squeaky clean. My buddies joke around with me for having a 44 year old gun, I limit out just like them, and they've all got $1000+ guns. Could I shell out some cash for a "nicer" gun? Probably. But as long as this old one kills ducks, I'm keeping it.
Mossberg 500 for this guy here. Great budget shotgun.
I gotta 535
I have had my SBE 1 , for 25 years. No way I will wear it out. I bought a Franchi because the reviews are great. That gun should last me the rest of my life. Time will tell.
The Retay Mara Masai 3.5 inch 12 gauge with a 26 inch barrel is a fly first class design with a lower price than the alternatives. A 3 inch model is even more affordable.
Picked me up a Girsan mc312, a Turkish Benelli m2 replica. It takes 3.5 inch shells and only paid 440 bucks out the door for it. I don't really hunt much, maybe will go out once or twice per year. I hope it should serve me good.
Browning BPS 12Ga Chambered 3 1/2". It's been my go to gun for the last 11 years! Left handed also so the bottom ejecting is awesome to have!
The next shotgun I get will be semi-auto and 3" though, as I only use 3 1/2" for turkey season and early goose season.
They also have a new franchi affinity 3 and 3.5 they both have larger loading ports trigger guard charging handle and bolt release. They 3.5 can shoot 3 1/2 inch shells. All around amazing guns. The 3.5 will be my first semi auto
The Beretta A300 Outlander is a fantastic gun for about $700. Solid build, great quality, super lightweight, and it stays cleaner than any gun I've owned. I cannot say enough good things about it.
Yessir
winchester sx4 3" all the way
Best gun for the money
sx3 is a lot better
Sx4 is what I use it good
Daniel Locklear how is the sx3 better than sx4 lol
PS, I like your "2 cents videos" keep them coming.
My 2 cents for guys looking for a decent semi auto shotgun: I bought a new Beretta Outlander A300 semi auto shotgun in camo 4 years ago for $799. Its been a great shotgun. Very pleased with it. And light weight too. It shoots 3" or 2 3/4" shells. Now i believe u can find them for $100 less or buy the newer A400.
I love my Beretta a300 outlander, and it has treated me well. The only down side is that I haven't found a magazine extension for it.
Collin Culberson i have one and love it simple and 3 inch hevi metal knocks honkers dead
I agree the mag tube extension sucks and I’ve only had it for half a year but I’ve put over 2 cases of 1 oz trap loads through it and have not had one jam or issues with cycling
Collin Culberson I bought one last season and my second hunt a piece of plastic broke in the action. So I couldnt use the safety or the trigger. They repaires it for me no problems. Their customer support was great. As well as the tube extensions my friend has one, but not sure where he got it.
My dad just picked up my first 12ga yesterday and I can not wait to shoot it!
3" is all you need for anything. Big honkers dont require 3.5".. Usually, 3" patterns better anyway.
THIS
I only shoot 3" I had a 3.5" but never shot 3.5" all you need is 3"bb for geese up here in mn. And for ducks. I just shoot dueces
how do 3" pattern better then 3 1/2" my 935 puts more bbb pellets in a 30" circle at 40yrds then a 3" shell has in it
cougar hunter I would get a tighter choke. Go with a full choke or get a pattern master
cougar hunter well I didn't say always. It does happen. But even if it does, the added recoil and price isnt worth it to me.
If you want skip the history go to third paragraph. I have always been a winchester shooter except for a few strays. grew up with model 12 16 ga. Then to super x1 then a 101 o/u on days I thought I might need 3 inch. Then along came the steel shot era and the 3 1/2 inch shell. I actually went to using a Remington SP10 for steel shot then when the loads were mainly 1300 to 1350 fps and you really needed large shot to have significant stopping power but man what a heavy gun 12 lbs. That was what actually started me carrying 2 guns one for close or fast birds like teal and the 10 for longer range bigger waterfowl but thats another story and generally the larger the gauge the better the pattern.
I got a benelli SBE 1 and I just don't like the "hump" on the SBE or the rem 11 or the A5 browning. I can shoot them but they just don't feel as natural to me but they were good guns just not for me.. I do love the Benelli M1 12 and 20 gage. The Remington 870 and 1100 and later 11-87 did ok too but I wanted automatic for waterfowl because of the brush etc getting in the way and heavy bulky clothes (still shoot the model 12 at doves a lot. Like brownings except the ones with non rounded receivers but to me just a more expensive winchester and now they are Like the barrettes just aldont need another gun. The moss bergs to me were not the quality and similar to the remington's but if economics ruled great though I actually had 2 different people have their moss bergs have major malfunction in a my duck blind , one had the weld between barrel and the ring that fits over magazine tube come apart! One day I looked up and I had about 25 shotguns most of which I never used and many inherited and many special purpose ones ( for instance a winchester 101 O/U skeet and skeet). I decided to sell most and give some to children etc.
I kept my grandfathers model 12 16gauge one super x1 and the 3 I actually hunt with a superx3 26 inch a superx2 28 inch and a super 3 turkey special which was a splurge. If I had to choose one it would be a super x 3 26 inch but the superx2 in 26 inch would be a close 2nd largely the x3 won out because its lighter for all around and still handles 3 1/2 inch shells. You can buy a good used 3 inch auto for around 5 to 600 dollars . Would much rather have a used better quality gun than a new so so gun. I didn't mean to leave out the Stoegger and Franchi both good goods bu mainly a less expensive version of benelli etc. One thing I would say don't by a used gun from trap or skeet shooter if you are not going to dismantle and inspect them likely they are worn to an advanced degree. I would at least do a field takedown and inspect the innards on any used gun. I strongly suggest find one you like trying other peoples etc, buy it and plan to keep it essentially forever. I shoot at ;east 3 cases of 3 and 3 1/2 inch shells every year and have used the x 3 since it first came out and the x2 way longer and have only replaced a few springs a recoil sleeve piece on magazine that was free from winchester and now they use the improved version. Don't worry about manufacturer gimmicks like faster operation etc. Unless you are an exhibition shooter it won't ever matter.
Best tips: Spend time getting your shotgun to fit you and point naturally without "aiming". Practice some shooting with heavy clothes if you hunt in cold weather. For beginners shoot the hnd thrown clays skeet trap etc whatever it takes to get comfortable with the gun and study principles of lead whatever style you feel comfortable with. Don't go out and shoot a lot of skeet etc before a dove hunt clay birds don't act like the real thing maybe a round or 2 just to brush up if needed though I have never seen the need. and the best tip of all that Bobby does extremely well at HAVE FUN SAFELY.
Love my stoger m3500
Brandon Jurek any issues with it?
MrBestshot33 nope! I owned the p350 for 4 years and loved it just wanted a semi and now more in love with the gun!! All of my friends own them and not a single problem.
my m3500 is starting to take a dump... I clean it very well and i'm having jamming issues
HookzNHornz how old is it
HookzNHornz only time mine has EVER jammed was b4 i sanded/deburred the edges of the bolt carrier. There's a video on here check it out. Think its called " stoeger jamming problem fixed".
My versa max has been real good to me for the last 4 yrs .
ive been looking at one. how good do they cycle thru shells?
@@asfunny3252 I have had no issues .
2 3/4" up to 3 1/2" have all went through it.
@@chadsheridan353 do you recommend the gun?
@@asfunny3252 yes. For sure.
Browning gold, only shotgun I use and the only semi shotgun I'll need
My opinion on new Remington products is this, stick to making Ammo. I do like Remington, just none of their new products. I’ve had several over the last 10 years and I’ve had nothing but issues. I do own 3 Remington shotguns, but they’re from the late 70’s early 80’s 870, and wingmaster and they’re fantastic. I’ve always been a mossberg guy tho. Now I’m a Stoeger Mossberg guy. I’ve never had them fail, and I hunt, and shoot them a ton. Great video as always brother.
Feel like I want to get a 935 for my first gun
Versa max waterfowl pro is what I shoot. Love the Gun, alittle high though
I’ve heard great things about the versa max
BobbyGuyFilms yeah, you dont hardly ever have to clean the thing. It doesnt matter what shot or size its always money. Alittle long in size would be my only complaint. You know how it is slipping in at 2 in the morn and that barrel getting hung on every branch you walk by
My son bought the Affinity. It’s a great pointer! I went to buy an SBE3 and walked out with a Retay. Haven’t had a single problem with it except it kicks like a mule on crack!
If you’re gonna be hunting a lot, I would fork over the money for a Benelli, Beretta, or a Browning. Keep it clean, don’t let it rust. I’ve shot my M2 field for 10 years. NEVER JAMMED.
Those are some good guns
Browning A5 is my biased opinion on the best gun ever made
Amen.....they're readily available and don't break. I also like my 1100s and Browning autos
My whole family shoots browning and Remington and I went to cabelas (I’m 13) And the best thing I could get was a Winchester sx4 and I love it
Beretta A400 Xtreme Unico 12GA
My browning maxus is a beast. never had a hiccup only user error where I forgot to close the ejector port haha
I just use 3inch 4 shot most ducks i kill are woodys and gaddys with an occasional mallard
great waders first! Remington 887 will be my new toy soon. i love the pump action.
o no dont get a 887 there junk for real a remington 887 you can bend it in half over your knee lol thats how junk they are i know i did it snapped it right in half and threw it in the garbage can and dont pump right and the bolt release breaks on them so the bolt wont say locked up just junk all the way around worst shot gun ever just look cool tho get a browning bps if you love pumps so much best made pump out there for a hunting shot gun and i said hunting shot gun because they dont break and have a top tang safety were it belongs
Agreed, no need to spend a fortune! I have the m3500. Great gun for the $! Use mainly 3" also.
Bruh I forgot the metal endings, freaking adtr riff. Freaking solid!
935 is pushing $900.
835 is cheap because it’s a pump gun.
Both have over bored barrels to 10 gauge specs...which makes patterns awesome.
My refuge gun is a 835 with 26” barrel
I just got a franchi affinity and it's the best shotgun I've ever owned. I have a $1200 Browning A5 and honestly I like the Franchi better. It shoulders better and I shoot better with it 👍
Good vid Bobby I shoot a stoeger 3500 and love it also have a couple 870's indistructable but I went and bought a super black eagle last year and I'm having a hard time in takin it out and banging it around 1800 wasted I think cuz I don't want to scuff it lol jeez😂
Exactly!!! It’s a Ferrari
I had that issue with my Benelli M2
My son got me a SBE3 for fathers day. The SBE3 is made for taking it hunting so take it hunting. Best shooting gun i've ever owned. Cycles everything and never fails.
That’s one reason I didn’t buy the SBE3, $1800 gun to beat up in the marsh, I just can’t
I've went through several guns first was a Mossberg Maverick 88 we all called it the boat paddle used it for 8 seasons and still do then moved up in between those 8 seasons switched it to an 870 wingmaster that was giving to me by my grandpa used it for one season now it's my squirrel gun then to a Mossberg 535 hated that gun but my buddy liked it now it his spare then after the 8 used an a5 that was also my grandpas for a bit I liked it but I use it for field hunting mostly now then a versa Max had nothing but problems out of it traded it in for a Winchester sx4 won't ever go back I liked the Winchester this last year I bought a sxp love them both but the old boat paddle is still tried and true if the weather is bad that's the gun that gets brought out
Bobby keep all your videos your the best waterfowler video around
I think you mean sky buster
Nice video man! Thanks for the info. I lost my hunting license 14 years ago and just realized that Fish and game has me on file and so they updated my info and boom now I can hunt again ✊ now I just need to convince the wife to let me spend $800 on a nice shotgun lol
Right on man!!!! That’s what’s up! Hunting does me so much good..
@@BobbyGuyFilms so the wife was cool with me buying a shotgun so I figured Id just get me something to get me through the next couple seasons untill I can justify buying a shotgun in the $1000.00 range. So I went ahead and bought an Winchester SXP. I was kind of on the fence about it but a buddy of mine bought one and loves it so we shall see 🤘
Love stoeger, there great guns for the price for sure
My first hunting gun is the franchi infinity max 4. I have it for about 7 years now and it never faled for me. Love the gun.
Fancy seeing a fellow ODST here. Give em hell bud!
Great advice, love these videos. All the best.
can you do a video on beginner filed hunting geese
I shoot the Remington v3 and I love it. Only down fall is I cant get the extension tube for it. My next gun will be the browning A5
Only the Retay Mara Masai has inertia-plus which makes certain it goes BANG every time. The A-5 does not go BANG every time.
I LOVE my V3.
You should make a video about Waders and waterproof gear
NO matter what Shotgun you end up with , make sure that your shooting ability is 100% practice a lot, it wouldn't matter if you had 4 or 5 inch magnums if you can't hit it won't matter . I Hunt where they have a lot of Big Ducks and Geese and I have an 870 Special Purpose and a Single Shot 10 and I have Never Had an Issue with them , they Hit and as the Man said Please Keep your Guns Clean in order for them to Function Properly . Merry Christmas to Everyone .
Great info, didn't know anything about Franci. I shoot an 870 from the first year they offered it in 3.5 (96 I think) and it is bulletproof. But I've been thinking about a semi for a while, just scared of the sticker shock on the big name stuff.
Franchi is made in the same benelli factory, but at a discount! I’ve only seen good reviews for them!
I picked up a Winchester sxp Black shadow in 3” cost me $375 on sale from $450 at Cabelas here in Canada price might differ where you are from. Can’t wait to get out there for my first season 🦆
Best gun on a budget and ya want gun for 🦌, 🦆 and 🏡 defense is a 3 inch 870 built in the 90’s.
Just bought me stoeger 3500 a month ago and love it .
Love my beretta a300 outlander. Dicks had it for $599.99 on Black Friday
Good buy!!!
BobbyGuyFilms yeah it was usually $900
I think the best shotty for the money is the Stoeger M3500
I just bought a Stoeger it's a very fine gun for the price... I'm really very surprised, you'd think it was a much more expensive gun.
No love for all the Winchester shooters?! Come on Bobby! The SX3 and SX4 are great budget shotguns. For 800-900 dollars you get a well handling, reliable, and fastest shotgun on the market.
Everybody has a different opinion....I won't budge from Beretta....lifetime warranty....free repairs etc
Winchester SX4 (Made by FN) is hands down the best autoloader for the money. If your not opposed to buying used you'll find them sub $700.
I just bought a Stoeger 3500 yesterday
I currently have a Winchester SX4 3 inch and I'm considering upgrading to a 3.5 Retay. I've always like the Benelli SBE3. That being said should I stop at the RETAY or continue to save and make the SBE3 happen? My son shoots a Benelli Montefeltro 20 guage and I have a buddy who has let us borrow his Benelli Super Sport so we do like inertia guns. Thank you for your input! Keep it up Bobby and Fred
one other thing to add is gun fit if your gun dont fit you your not going to shoot it very well any way no matter how much it cost or how good it patterns
I have a beretta a 300 it cost a little over 700 been dunked in the lake 3 times and got cleaned weeks later it only shoots 3 inch and in SC all we get is big hinkers and it with a kicks mod. And 3 inch hevi metal knocks them stone cold dead but thats my two sense
Berettas are nice!
My a 300 works like a charm bought it because after years of misfires and almost going in the river or swamp several times I figured Stoeger wasn’t for me
Great vid by the way keep it up positive vibes 🤙🏾
I have a stoger m3000 and it works great and I love it
Bobby what’s your opinion on the 26 vs 28 inch barrel?
LOL, he really answered that question
Hey bobby your franchi affinity IS a benelli m2 made in the same factory every part is the same apart from one spring behind the trigger my old man shoots one I have a m2 👌🏻👍
If you want a cheap semi that is a really good gun look at the weatherby element upland
Remington 11/87 12g its the best overall gun for under 1000 2 3/4 .3 inch shell barrel best shotty for under 1000$
Also don’t let your shotgun break. If it breaks... FIX IT! Made that mistake. My Ithaca m37 broke and I was stupid and let it sit and it caused way more damage and rust if I had just fixed it fast it would look way nicer
If your looking at a $700-800 price range for a shotgun just buy a Winchester SX4, you won’t regret it, look better and feel a lot better than the franchi
I bought one a year ago for ducks and geese. Im very satisfied with the gun black composite with a 28 inch barrel. Abit higher price for them here in Norway around 1400 US Dollars here the SX3 abit more expensiv maybe around 1600 US Dollars.
Bobby. Thanks for the video. Let’s do an active duty group duck hunt with some folks out of Fort Riley! We are always stuck on public land as we constantly move and don’t always have time to build relationships with the local civilians. Thoughts?
What about the A400 Barrete please do a video on one would like to see what you think
Best budget gun under $400 is going with a pump, SXPs are great under $400
The affinity is great and you can get it chambered in 3.5
stoger 3500 check reviews lots of guys shooting them. got one shot for 2 years no proplems just keep clean
I’m sporting a $200 maverick 88 that I spray painted 😂
I have a stoger but I have had it for 3 years and I have just now had to replace some stuff now and it was because I shot it so much I was shooting 300-500 rounds a week through it
Love my Franchi!!! Its The Intensity Bobby!!!
I’m really considering the Franchi Affinity 3.5 after watching your videos. What’s your opinion on this firearm? Is it the exact same as the affinity 3 but with a 3.5 inch chamber??? And what is the gun that you really want that you referenced at the end of the video?
I have been killing ducks for 50 years with a supper x1 -2and 3/4 inch and had 0 problems with it .Now I hunt over decoys and my shots are 40 yards or less .That said what I find is speed is what kills ducks 1550FPS #4 is what I find works best for me .I would like to buy a new Super x 4 but I just can)t give up on Old reliable never fail me killing machine . Let me know what you think .
When is the best time to start scouting for early season ducks? Early morning mid day?
Why not that sounds good I cleaned my single shot shotgun yesterday and wouldn't mind to know how to clean a semi auto
You need some DUX wall decals in the room now
Darn right
Franchi affinity has a 3.5” chamber also. Less common but it’s bout 850? For the black somewhere around there my buddy just got one bout a week ago
The good, the bad, the Bobby
Hahahahha
Thanks man good luck
Franchi AL/48
What I use.
First off, I love it that you can walk around the outside of your home with an uncased shotgun and not have the cops come. Second, all of what I'm about to say is IMHO, the 3.5 mag shells are amazing and I love bringing out those bad boys. You can get a used Browning Gold Hunter 3.5 gun for less than $600. There is no such thing as too much goose hunting shotgun, yes the ammo is expensive, but what's a few more bucks. 3rd why are your shotguns wearing out? What parts are failing? Aside from some springs that may need replacing, I don't think any of the guns you listed have weak parts that cause the gun to break? 3rd, you can get a new auto for $425 like the Mossberg 930, that is the largest US mfr flag ship model. And the 930 is built like a tank. It's over built if anything, weighing in at 7.10 lbs.
That duck room is sweet. Also what do u use too clean your gun?
Love my storger m3000
good video Bobby. would like to see a gun cleaning video maybe
What would be a good price for one of these used? I have been searching around online and doing research on a few different semi autos such as this Franchi Affinity, Stoeger M3500 or M3000, and the Beretta A300. I found a used Stoeger M3500 used for 400 but it was a little beat up. I am just now getting into shooting at age 20, and want a nice semiauto. I do have a Mossberg 500 20 gauge I am learning on as well as a new maverick 88 12 gauge my dad won and an old wingmaster as well.
No way for me in 3". If I had to stay under $700 I would go with a Beretta A300 semi auto gas! I even sometimes use my A300 if I know I might not have time to clean my A400s. Throw it in a vehicle without a protective case....quicky hunt!
It breaks.....you mail it in...FIXED USUALLY AT NO COST! That means the extra $100 or $150 depending on the model....gives you a lifetime gun!!
QUALITY VS QUANTITY......I LEARNED SPEND THE EXTRA MONEY....YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!
Hey I have a price point of about 800-900 and I live up in the north and do need a 3 1/2 inch and was just wondering what u would recommend for a 12 gauge shotgun. Thx :)
go with the sx4 in 3.5 even if you dont think you need 3.5 never hurts plus its nice to be able to have the bigger chamber incase thats all your buddy brought with and you run out.
How about a video on what ducks look for (food & shelter) or something of that nature
the next step up is the i12 I had one, I had a love hate relationship with it.
I am going to get one