[20']

So, my BIL had some neck and back surgery and is looking for a low recoil 20 guage. Figured why not ask the knowledgable minds on MWT. Was thinking Benelli, what are you thoughts and idea? I like him or I would suggest a 10 guage Russian made!

 

[fstchkn]

Not Benelli, or any inertia semi. Heavy gas gun, Rem 11-87. A heavy 12 with light loads would probably work as well.

 

[Fullfan]

sx3

 

[callaojoe]

Browning Silver, or similar, Beretta A400, any gas operated auto would work.

Benelli's are inertia guns, so they'll kick a bit more.

My wife has a Browning B-80 in 20ga, and it's like shooting a 22 rifle.

 

[20']

sx3

cool, we'll tell him to buy 3 of them, and we can try them out at the same time

 

[callaojoe]

sx3

Sx3, Sx2, Sx4.... all would work.

Remington 1100, you can find those used pretty decent price. They are heavy though.

 

[20']

Sx3, Sx2, Sx4.... all would work.

Remington 1100, you can find those used pretty decent price. They are heavy though.

any that are gas and lighter to hold?

 

[fstchkn]

An 8lb 12 will have less recoil than a 7lb 20 shooting the same 1 oz load @ 1200fps. Or 7lb 12 vs 6lb 20, you get the point.

 

[20']

An 8lb 12 will have less recoil than a 7lb 20 shooting the same 1 oz load @ 1200fps. Or 7lb 12 vs 6lb 20, you get the point.

we'll get a low recoil gun, then shoot 3.5" shells

 

[callaojoe]

any that are gas and lighter to hold?

Winchester just came out with the SX4 in 20ga, should be relatively light 6lb 12oz. MSRP is $939 so they are actually gonna be cheaper than the SX3......

 

[20']

Winchester just came out with the SX4 in 20ga, should be relatively light 6lb 12oz. MSRP is $939 so they are actually gonna be cheaper than the SX3......

good news is, price is not much of a concern!

 

[rat]

Winchester just came out with the SX4 in 20ga, should be relatively light 6lb 12oz. MSRP is $939 so they are actually gonna be cheaper than the SX3......

So, I need to upgrade is what you are saying?

 

[callaojoe]

So, I need to upgrade is what you are saying?

Jut buy another.... You can never have too many.

 

[rat]

Jut buy another.... You can never have too many.

Agreed. Makes it hard to decide which to take on my one duck hunt a year.

 

[callaojoe]

good news is, price is not much of a concern!

Well then, that opens up a lot more options doesn't it...

But, that said those Sx4's and 3's should do the trick if he wants a 20ga.

Berettas are silky smooth, but you'll pay more for them. Honestly, he should go figure out which one he likes best, and fits him best.

If you stay with "gas operated" shotguns, it'll have little recoil.

Franchi, Benelli, Browning A-5 are all recoil/iniertia guns. They'll have a bit more recoil, but are easy to clean, and as reliable as can be.... :wave1:

 

[callaojoe]

Agreed. Makes it hard to decide which to take on my one duck hunt a year.

Here that, I think I might take 4 shotguns out and just rotate through them for the day.

 

[rat]

Here that, I think I might take 4 shotguns out and just rotate through them for the day.

We had 4 shotguns in the blind when that bull sprig flew by (twice) and none of them seemed to go off.
#asleepatthewheel
#birdwatching

 

[Ringer]

I got my 9 year old son has a mossberg 20 gauge youth model. I thought it would be best for a kid. It's light, short, and shoots awesome. When I got it I threw a turkey load in it and shot it. Sucker kicks as hard as my 12 gauge I swear. I let him practice with 2 3/4 bird shot and when he shoots a turkey load at a turkey he doesnt even notice it so it works.

 

[Wings Fan 19]

We had 4 shotguns in the blind when that bull sprig flew by (twice) and none of them seemed to go off.
#asleepatthewheel
#birdwatching

As Steve Rinella would tell you, that's just "BAH". Bad at hunting.

 

[callaojoe]

We had 4 shotguns in the blind when that bull sprig flew by (twice) and none of them seemed to go off.
#asleepatthewheel
#birdwatching

he was too pretty to shoot....