Shotgun recommendation

[CAMSDADDY]

My son has a 20 gauge Stephens that he bought 5+ years ago. Over the past few years he has started duck hunting and enjoys shooting doves. This year he has put in for a 12ga and is wanting a semi. Over the past few weeks he has been researching and has picked out a few different ones. The guns he is looking at are generally value line guns. I appreciate him wanting to get a deal and the best bang for the buck. My fear is buying him a $500-$600 shotgun and then in a couple of years he is wanting something new. I am a bang for the buck and want a good gun for the money. I am looking for recommendations. Im thinking <$1000 if possible.

 

[Psilloh1]

Ill tell You we dont have value guns but duck hunting you beat the hell out of them. A kid that hunts with my boys and I has a franchi and that gun runs great allweather

 

[Talos]

The one I'm selling is under $1000.

Thread 'Item Relisted! FS Browning Invector BPS Steel 10 Gauge (8+1)'

Nov 18, 2025

Pump action 10 gauge with Briley extended magazine tube. This holds 8+1. Comes with two screw in chokes. One is cylinder bore and the other is modified. Also have the original tube spring and cap. Truglow rifle sights are mounted to the rib. Asking $949 or best offer. Meet in Commerce or Maysville. No trades.

See my ad for the sale of the monstrous slugs this behemoth shoots.

• Talos
• pump action
• Replies: 3
• Forum: Trash Pile

 

[87KJH]

Spend a few hundred more and get a better quality semi-auto.
The few dollars you save now will seem like nothing compared to a bad day in the field with an unreliable gun.

 

[Huey Deer Processing]

Can’t go wrong with a beretta

 

[87KJH]

In that price range, the Beretta A300 would be my choice.

A good used Benelli M2 or a Montefeltro are also excellent choices.
A good used Browning Silver Field would be fine.
A new Franchi Affinity is in your price range.

The value line guns made in Turkey look great in the box, but after a few season of use, there can be problems.
Finding replacement parts and a gunsmith willing to work on them can be a challenge.

The few years we have in the field with our son, daughter, father or grandfather are too important to waste. Buy a brand and model with service and support.

 

[Cadcom]

My son started with a Benelli montefeltro 20 ga. He loves that thing and won’t shoot anything else. The A300 is decent. An older 390 or 391 would be a great choice as well.

 

[joel2000]

Benelli Montefeltro for the win. My 12 year old Montefeltro has been flawless and has taken its share of quail and other feathered flyers.…it’s a 20 ga

 

[Psilloh1]

The one I'm selling is under $1000.

Thread 'Item Relisted! FS Browning Invector BPS Steel 10 Gauge (8+1)'

Nov 18, 2025

Pump action 10 gauge with Briley extended magazine tube. This holds 8+1. Comes with two screw in chokes. One is cylinder bore and the other is modified. Also have the original tube spring and cap. Truglow rifle sights are mounted to the rib. Asking $949 or best offer. Meet in Commerce or Maysville. No trades.

See my ad for the sale of the monstrous slugs this behemoth shoots.

• Talos
• pump action
• Replies: 3
• Forum: Trash Pile

Thats a goose gun!

 

[87KJH]

In the clay target leagues, it is common to see Beretta A300 and A400 survive thousands of rounds each season with minimal care and maintenance.
Unless you travel internationally for dove, they will probably last a lifetime as a hunting gun.

Had a young man bring me an A400 with the complaint that is was short cycling. I asked when the last time he cleaned it internally and his response was the dealer told him it was self cleaning.
In fairness, it ran about 5 flats before any issue.