[riverbottomhunter]

For some reason I have been thinking hard lately about switching from a semi auto shotgun to a pump action shotgun, mainly for ducks and geese but might add turkey to it as well.

What do you all feel is the best pump action shotgun on the market now?

 

[tjmstng68]

you have jamming problems or what? Just curious why you would want to switch?

 

[riverbottomhunter]

No, just really don't see a need in having a semi auto. I actually shoot better with a pump because it isn't a race to pull the trigger 3 times.

 

[callaojoe]

Can't speak for the 870's.....

But, I have two Neli Nova's, and those things are like tanks.

Pretty sure you could paddle the boat home with one if the motor konk'd out. 870's been around forever, since people tend to vote for what they own, the 870 will more n likely win this in a landslide....

I recently did a charity event with shotgun raffle, and when I asked about the two different guns, the guy said do the Nova, people will plunk down money for a raffe of a Nova, not your everyday 870, just nothing to get excited about there... His words, not mine.....

Prolly both very nice shell shuckers.... So, you won't lose either way.....

 

[riverbottomhunter]

They both about the same price range. Will be looking for a 3 1/2" 12 guage, 28" barrell and camo. What do each run price wise on something like that

 

[tjmstng68]

[rquote=1519058&tid=105929&author=riverbottomhunter]No, just really don't see a need in having a semi auto. I actually shoot better with a pump because it isn't a race to pull the trigger 3 times.[/rquote]

I have been battling the thought of forking over the cash to go to a semi for a while, so it is interesting to hear why one would come back to a pump. Other than reliability and price I havent ever heard any other reasoning:shrug:

 

[macon county boy]

870 is the best pump action designed imo ive seen several novas bent that didnt make it through ups

 

[tjmstng68]

Dont here much anymore about going with a 28in barrell either. If you dont mind, any particular reason why the longer barrel?

 

[callaojoe]

[rquote=1519063&tid=105929&author=riverbottomhunter]They both about the same price range. Will be looking for a 3 1/2" 12 guage, 28" barrell and camo. What do each run price wise on something like that[/rquote]

I bought the 2 I have from Cabela's in January 2 years ago, and got em for less then $350... I think, I paid $319 for them... These were the max4 camo'd 28" versions.

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[Leadbelt]

What kind of Semi Auto do you have?

 

[riverbottomhunter]

Just use to a 28" barrell, have always shot them and can hit better with them.

 

[mohunter32]

I only have used two pump shotguns. An Rem 870 and a Win 1300. The 870 is better so that's what I voted.

 

[tjmstng68]

[rquote=1519073&tid=105929&author=riverbottomhunter]Just use to a 28" barrell, have always shot them and can hit better with them.[/rquote]

:cheers: Good enough for me, shoot what your used to.:cheers:

 

[macon county boy]

never done any quack hunting but have killed many pheasant and quail with a over and under not to mention thousands of clay pigeons that is the shotgun id prefer not a pump fan or semi even though i have both

 

[riverbottomhunter]

[rquote=1519072&tid=105929&author=Montauklunkerhunter]What kind of Semi Auto do you have?[/rquote]

Got several. I have a Mossberg 935 & 930 I am thinking about parting with. I also have a 11-87, but that is 1 semi auto that I will always keep. I love that gun.

Got the 930 this past spring for turkey hunting. Have no clue why I always have a gun just for turkey season. Seams kinda useless to have a gun that I might shoot just once a year. Thinking about just getting a shotgun for waterfowl and turkey.
The 935 is a great shooting gun, just a bit slow when it gets REAL cold out. No matter how clean I keep it, it is always a bit gummy in cold weather.

 

[riverbottomhunter]

[rquote=1519079&tid=105929&author=macon county boy]never done any quack hunting but have killed many pheasant and quail with a over and under not to mention thousands of clay pigeons that is the shotgun id prefer not a pump fan or semi even though i have both[/rquote]

Never thought about going with an over and under. I saw one that I think mossberg came out with that looks dang good. Problem with most over and unders is that most are out of my price range.

 

[macon county boy]

savage makes a affordable one i was always partial to my red label

 

[macon county boy]

i got a friend thats a ducker and been using a 11-87 premier for years

 

[Doemaster]

mossberg 500 for sure

 

[macon county boy]

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